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Many institutions have been adding a Linux machine to their existing infrastructure: perhaps to give developers a platform of their choice, or to provide an alternative to a network server, or to introduce an additional piece to the security jigsaw.

Target Audience:

This 1-day event is targeted at people that are considering the transfer of their computer skills from variety of operating systems to Linux.

The course is also suitable as a high-level overview of Linux for decision makers, system analysts and other professionals trying to position Linux in the contemporary computer industry.

Typically, delegate skills will include a good appreciation of operating system principles, and familiarity with computer structure and design.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Place Linux in the server and desktop IT market
Understand origins of Linux and role of Linux distributors
Describe open source development model
Discuss the platforms and hardware supported by Linux kernel
Interrogate and manipulate Linux processes
Perform simple instructions at both graphical and command line interfaces
Understand the client/server nature of X Window System and X applications
Appreciate the power of Linux data manipulation tools and techniques
Use redirection and piping techniques
Use basic network communication tools
Obtain on-line help for commands and configuration
Be aware of other sources of help - community, magazines, books, LUGs

Introduction

Linux? Why?
Unix Market and place for Linux within it
OSS (Open Source Software) principles
GNU GPL and Linux philosophy
Linux distributors

A Session with Linux

Character interface
Working with the command line
Examples of simple commands
The X Windows system; Graphical interface
Linux Windows Managers
Login procedure

Hardware and Architecture

Types of platforms Linux will run on
Minimum hardware requirements; Supported devices
Motherboards, disks, video cards, printers, mouse
Ethernet cards and modems; Laptops specifics
Linux kernel and system architecture
Configuring the kernel; Dynamic loading of kernel modules

Processes and Memory Management

Processes
Types of process
Scheduling
Interprocess communication
Memory handling
System initialisation

Tools and Utilities

Principles of Linux tools
System examination utilities
Common data utilities
Redirection
Pipes

Linux in a TCP/IP Network

Internet and Linux
TCP/IP as the network protocol
TCP/IP interrogation tools
User commands
Linux as a network server

Linux and Applications

DOS Utilities within Linux
Unix Market and place for Linux within it
Software Emulators
Linux Databases
End-user applications
Inter-operability with other operating systems
Open Software projects and initiatives

Getting Help

On-Line manual pages
Gnome Help Browser
Exploring the system
Locating documentation; on-line FAQ files
Getting help on the Internet
Distributor sites
Magazines, books

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our New Zealand facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom

07 July 2024