Understanding Linux (Linux Primer) Training in South Africa

  • Learn via: Classroom
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Price: From €1,124+VAT
We can host this training at your preferred location. Contact us!

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


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Upcoming Trainings

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

23 March 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
12 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
16 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
23 March 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
22 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
24 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
24 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
12 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
Understanding Linux (Linux Primer) Training Course in South Africa

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