Linux System Administration

Course details

The purpose of this course is to teach experienced Linux users the techniques, methods, and policies used in Linux system administration.

Target Audience:

The intended audience for this course is experienced Linux users who want to become administrators of one or more Linux servers

Objectives:

• Install Linux from a network install server, setup network install servers, and perform automated installs
• Manage system and services startup and shutdown
• Select and use system administration tools when appropriate
• Configure and manage printers
• Use packaging tools to create, install, and de-install packages
• Configure and manage the X Window System and VNC
• Manage logging
• Manage kernel services and configure the kernel
• Manage devices
• Manage hard disks, partitions, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and Logical Volume Management (LVM)
• Create and manage file systems and file system quota
• Perform memory management
• Use scheduling tools
• Create and restore backups
• Perform user administration
• Apply user-level security
• Troubleshoot Linux problems

Prerequisites:

You should have:

• Attended IBM Linux course Linux Basics and Installation (LX020)
• Practical experience in running Linux as a user