Course Overview
Students will install
Linux, configure the X Window System, and learn to navigate the
Linux command-line shell. Students will also learn fundamental
concepts common to Linux: the kernel, Linux filesystem, boot process
and runlevels, shell scripting, and editing text files.
Prerequisites
Students should have 6-12 months experience with Linux. Familiarity
with the Linux or Unix command line is required.
Delivery method
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model.
Benefits
Students
will quickly gain general knowledge of Linux installation,
navigation and system features.
Target Student
Students who have had some experience with Linux, but want to focus
their learning by gaining an overview of the features of Linux,
perhaps prepare for certification
What's next
079-934, Linux Fundamentals is the first course in the Linux series.
Following Linux Fundamentals is the second course, 079-935, Linux
System Administration, which will help students gain hands-on
experience with kernel customization, package management, process
and disk management, as well as user and group management.
After completion of the second course in this series, the final
course in this series is 079-933, Linux Networking. Linux Networking
will help students gain a comprehensive overview of the TCP/IP
functionality and networking features and daemons available for the
Linux platform.
Objectives
This courseware will provide you with the information you need
to complete the following:
• Describe the structural components of Linux and what distinguishes
a distribution of Linux.
• Describe Open Source Software and distinguish between GNU and GPL.
• Create installation boot diskettes.
• Install Linux distribution(s).
• Install and configure XFree86.
• Describe how to get online help.
• Configure fundamental system hardware.
• Use fdisk or cfdisk to create, edit, and delete disk partitions.
• Use LILO to manage boot options.
• Boot the system, change runlevels, and shut down or reboot the
system.
• Describe the Linux hierarchical file system and the role of key
directories in organizing system files.
• Work effectively on the Linux command line using common shell
commands, streams, pipes, filters, and redirection.
• Use shell scripting to quickly perform repetitive tasks.
• Open, edit, and save text documents using the vi editor.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: What is Linux?
• Linux Network Operating System
• Multiple Users and Multitasking
• User Interfaces
• Linux Sessions
Chapter 2: Installing Linux
• Knowledge
• Preparation
• Disk Allocation
• Booting
• Partitioning36
• Copying Software
• Normal Finish
• Superuser, Administration Shells, Configuration, Troubleshooting
an Install
Chapter 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting X
• The X Window System
• Running X Applications
• Resources
Chapter 4: Installing Red Hat Linux
• Installing Red Hat Linux 6.0
• Installing Red Hat Linux 6.1
Chapter 5: Installing TurboLinux 4.0
• Preparing for Installation
• Starting an Installation
• Continue the Installation
• Configure Network and Hardware Options
• Partition Disks
• Package and System Installation
Chapter 6: Runlevels and Troubleshooting
• The Boot Process (LILO)
• Linux Runlevels
• The init Control file: /etc/inittab
• Run Command Scripts (Red Hat)
Chapter 7: File System Fundamentals
• The File Hierarchical System
• Device Management
Chapter 8: Navigation and the Linux Shell
• The bash Shell
• The Shell Environment
• Power Tools
Chapter 9: Shell Processing and Scripting
• The Shell
• Command Input and Output
• Pipes and Filters
• Shell Scripts
Chapter 10: Editing Text Files
• The vi Editor
• vi Concepts
• The vi Command
• vi Modes
• Alternatives to vi