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Course Overview In this course you learn basic SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) fundamentals.
Attendees will be taught the following concepts and skills fundamental to understanding SLES 9:
- Understand the Linux Story
- Use the Linux Desktop
- Locate and Use Help Resources in the Linux System
- Administer Linux with the YaST Management Utility
- Work with the Linux Shell and Command Line
- Manage Directories and Files in the Linux System
- Use Linux Text Editors
- Understand and View Processes in the Linux System
- Manage the Network Configuration
These are essential and prerequisite to learning the skills of an entry level Linux administrator or help desk technician in an enterprise environment.
Prerequisites Before attending this course, you should have experience administering any operating system in a computing environment such as an enterprise or academic environment.
Audience While the primary audience for this course is the current Novell CNESM or those with similar experience, certification candidates with experience in other operating systems can also use this course to begin preparing for the Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP) Practicum Exam. Additionally, anyone who is seeking a fundamental understanding of the Linux operating system would benefit from this course.
Course Details Number of Days: 3 (if taken as classroom training)
Training Options: Instructor Led and Self-Study
Lecture/Lab: All certification and product knowledge courses include both lectures and hands-on labs.
Course Outline
Section 1: Understanding the Linux Story
* The History of Linux
- The Components of SLES 9
- Understanding the Multi-User Environment
- Performing a Simple Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Section 2: Using the Linux Desktop
- Overview of the Linux Desktop
- Using the KDE Desktop Environment
- Using the GNOME Desktop Environment
- Access the Command Line Interface from the Desktop
Section 3: Locate and Use Help Resources in the Linux System
- Access and Use man Pages
- Use info Pages
- Access Release Notes and White Papers
- Use GUI Based Help in the Linux System
- Find Help on the Web
Section 4: Administer Linux with the YaST Management Utility
- Get to Know YaST
- Manage User Accounts with YaST
- Install a Printer in the Linux System
- Understand the YaST Software Management Feature
- Obtain Hardware Configuration Information from YaST
Section 5: Work with the Linux Shell and Command Line
- Get to Know the Command Shells
- Understand the Command Syntax and Special Characters
- Execute Commands at the Command Line
- Get to Know Common Command Line Tasks
- Using Piping and Redirection
- Manage User Accounts
- Execute RPM Package Related Operations
- Use the Basic Linux mail Command
Section 6: Manage Directories and Files in the Linux System
- Understand the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
- Identify File Types in the Linux Systems
- Change Directories and Last Directory Contents
- Create and View Files
- Manage Files and Directories
- Find Files on Linux
- Search File Content
- Archive, Compress and Uncompress Files
- Manage File Permissions and Ownership
Section 7: Use Linux Text Editors
- Get to Know Linux Text Editors
- Use Command Line Editors to Edit Files in the Linux System
- Use Desktop Editors to Edit Files in the Linux System
Section 8: Understand and View Processes in the Linux System
- View processes from the GUI and the Command Line Interface
- Understand the Runlevel Concept
- Multitasking in the Linux System
Section 9: Manage the Network Configuration
- Manage the Network Configuration Information from YaST
- Get to Know Network Related Commands. |
