Linux Workstation Management (Red Hat 7.2)

This 5 day session will teach you the basics of the Red Hat 7.2 version of the Linux operating system. Course content is as follows.

* History and Development of Linux
* Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2
* System Access
* Implementing Mail Services
* The X Windows System Environment
* Users and Groups
* The Red Hat 7.2 Linux File system
* Linux Permissions
* Creating and Printing Files
* Configuring and Enhancing the Linux Environment
* Starting and Stopping Linux
* Multitasking
* Simple Shell Programming
* Archiving Files
* Adding, Removing, and Updating Packages

Linux Workstation Management (Red Hat 7.2)

Define and identify origins, benefits, drawbacks, and uses of the Linux operating system. Create disks required for installing Red Hat Linux, and gather information about the computer and network on which you will be installing Linux. Install the Red Hat 7.2 version of Linux by using the workstation installation class. Use the Linux mail programs. Work in the X Window environment. Create and configure users and groups. Manage the file system. Manage rights to files and directories. Use Linux text editors to create and modify files; use Linux print services to print and manage the printing of files. Examine the Jobs and Process tables. Institute multitasking and process management Linux programs. Add and remove packages, archive files, write simple shell programs, and properly shut down and restart the Linux workstation.

Class targeted to:

Designed for students new to Linux or Unix needing to learn the basics.

Prerequisites:

Some experience with another operating system is preferred so that there is a basic understanding of the fundamentals such as hard disk management.