SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP2 Fundamentals

Course details

In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of Linux and gain a basic understanding of the core features of the SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 operating system. Course 3115 is the first course in the CLA curriculum developed for SUSE Linux Enterprise 11.2.

SECTION 1: First Steps with Linux

• Overview of the Linux Desktop
• Use of the GNOME Desktop Environment
• Access the Command Line
• Interface from the Desktop

SECTION 2: Locate and Use Help Resources

• Access and Use man Pages Use info Pages
• Access release Notes and White Papers
• Use GUI-Based Help
• Find Help on the Web

SECTION 3: Manage Linux File System

• Understand the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
• Identify File Types in the Linux System
• Change Directories and List Directory Contents
• Create and View Files
• Work with Files and Directories Find Files on Linux
• Search File Content

SECTION 4: Work with the Linux Shell and CLI

• Get to Know the Command Shells
• Understand the Multiuser Environment
• Execute Commands at the Command Line
• Get to Know Common Command Line Tasks
• Understand Command Syntax and Special Characters
• Use Piping and Redirection

SECTION 5: Administer Linux with YaST

• Get to Know YaST
• Network-config with YaST Add a printer
• Software Management with YaST
• Understand the Role of SuSEconfig

SECTION 6: Manage Users, Groups and Permissions

• Manage User and Group Accounts with YaST
• Describe Basic Linux User Security Features
• Manage User and Group Accounts from the CLI
• Manage File Permissions and Ownership
• Ensure File System Security

SECTION 7: Use Linux Text Editors

• Get to Know Linux Text Editors
• Use the Editor vi to Edit Files

SECTION 8: Manage Software with RPM

• Manage RPM Software Packages
• Manage RPM Software
• Sources/Catalogs with ZYpp
• Update and Patch SLE

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you are required to have only basic computer skills on any operating system. This course is designed for people who are beginners with the Linux operating system. Knowledge of any desktop operating system is sufficient.