LINUX
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Linux: Getting Started
Course Code: |
XLN01SE |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic knowledge of computer concepts, including an understanding of the function of operating systems |
Course Aim: |
To introduce students to Linux |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the development history of Linux
2. compare Linux with other operating systems
3. explain the existence of different distributions |
Linux: Fundamentals
Course Code: |
XLN02SE |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic knowledge of computer concepts, including an understanding of the function of operating systems |
Course Aim: |
To show students a number of basic Linux commands in operation |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe the basic Linux commands
2. define the term filesystem
3. use Linux commands to explore and view the filesystem
4. explain pipes and redirection
5. enable redirection using Linux commands
6. manage files and directories
7. outline the purpose of using a shell
8. describe the security measures associated with Linux |
Linux: Configuring the System
Course Code: |
XLN03SE |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic knowledge of computer concepts, including an understanding of the function of operating systems |
Course Aim: |
To give the student an understanding of some of the basic system configuration tasks |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe how to maintain user accounts and group accounts
2. illustrate how to change a user password
3. outline how to enable and disable a user account
4. use Linuxconf to add a new user
5. summarize the process involved in creating a filesystem
6. mount and unmount a device
7. give a brief outline of the process involved in managing swap
8. distinguish between the seven system runlevels
9. assess how to configure the boot cycle |
Linux: Basic Networking
Course Code: |
XLN04SE |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic knowledge of computer concepts, including an understanding of the function of operating systems |
Course Aim: |
To explain basic networking terms and how to make a Linux system available on a network |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. describe how to configure TCP/IP
2. configure an interface using netfg
3. list the main features of DNS
4. explain DNS client setup and testing procedures
5. outline how to use Telnet, FTP, and the r commands
6. illustrate how to perform package administration
7. illustrate how to perform package administration |
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