Below is the course outline/syllabus. Weekly I will post updates to p2pu informing you of new videos which have been posted. Quizzes will also be made available through a third party solution for easy management. At the end of the course you will be provided a test to take to show your understanding and receive a certification.

Syllabus

• Introducing Linux
  • The Role and Functions of Linux
  • Background and History
  • Linux Distributions
  • Common Linux Roles
• Installing Linux
  • Downloading Cent OS
  • Verifying System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility
  • Planning Your File System
• Getting Help
  • Using man Pages
  • Using info
• Using VI (Non graphical editor)
• Managing the Linux File System
  • Navigating the file system
  • Managing files and directories
  • Running executables
  • Searching the file system
  • Manage disk partitions
  • Using removable media
  • Selecting a backup medium
  • Using backup utilities
• Working with Linux Users and Groups
  • Managing Users from command line
  • Managing Groups from command line
  • Manage Linux Permissions/Ownership and Quotas
• Installing and Managing Software
  • Installing software from source code
  • Installing RPM packages
  • Install using YUM utility
• Using the Linux Shell
  • Manage Linux environment variables
  • Manage Shell command inputs and outputs
  • Using awk and sed
  • Using pipes
  • Redirecting input and output
• Creating Shell Scripts
• Managing Linux Processes and Services
  • Starting Processes
  • Stopping Processes
  • Prioritizing Processes
  • Scheduling Processes
• Managing the Linux Boot Process
  • Configuring LILO
  • Configuring GRUB
  • Working with the different Run Levels
• Configuring Hardware
  • Manage Hardware and Kernel Modules
  • Configure Power Management
  • Burn CD’s and DVD’s from command line
  • Implement RAID
  • Configure X Windows
• Configuring Network Boards
  • Configure network interface
  • Test and monitor the network
  • Configure routing
• Configuring Linux Network Services
  • Configure a DHCP Server
  • Configure DNS
  • Configure Apache
  • Configure Samba
  • Configure Printing
  • Configure Basic Network Services with xinetd
  • Configure NFS
  • Configure Remote Access
  • Accessing Local Email
• Configuring Linux Security
  • Securing a System
  • Control User Access
  • Network Attack Protection
  • Detecting Intrusion Attempts
• Documenting and Troubleshooting the System
  • Documenting system configuration and changes
  • Troubleshooting system problems