Linux Red Hat Advanced

Linux Administration

The Linux Administration Curriculum introduces the learner to basic system administration. This curriculum will cover Linux system installation, the startup and shutdown processes, and system configuration. Teaches students how to install applications and manage users. It also examines system backup from an administrator's perspective, and examines system monitoring and optimization. Also this curriculum will cover some of the specific hardware and multimedia solutions that an administrator might implement. The learner will learn how to add and manage printers, serial devices and additional disk storage for a Linux system, and how to set up sound, graphics, and video when configuring Linux clients.

Audience

This course is aimed at the following major relevant duties: Learning about Linux in preparation for using it in the workplace as a user, planning to be a power-user (typically a programmer or IT specialist), planning to be a System Administrator. This course is aimed at the following job roles: End User, Application Developer, Technical Manager, System Analyst, Software Engineer, Database Administrator, Help Desk/Support.

The Linux Essentials series introduces the learner to basic system administration. It begins by convering Linux system installation, the startup and shutdown processes, and system configuration. The course then teaches learners to install applications and manage users. It also examines system backup from an administrator's perspective. Finally, the course examines system monitoring and optimization.

Installation and Administration

Identify hardware architectures that support Linux.
Identify the minimum recommended hardware requirements for running Linux on a computer.
Identify the hardware subsystems required to run Linux.
Identify the features of a Linux user's home directories.
Identify the role of disk partitions.
Identify the procedure for configuring file systems.
Identify Linux system performance guidelines.
Identify the procedure for scheduling processes by using the cron daemon.
Identify the features of a Linux kernel.

Hardware and Programming

Identify types of printer that can be used on Linux systems.
Identify the features of printing to a network printer.
Identify the features of the GUI utilities used to manage print queues and jobs in the KDE.
Identify the features of digital audio in Linux.
Identify the guidelines for configuring a sound card on a Linux system.
Identify the features of Linux sound applications.
Identify the features of the GNU C Compiler (gcc).
Identify the procedure for compiling a C program by using the GNU C Compiler (gcc).
Identify the procedure for creating a makefile.

Networking and Security

Identify the features of networking in Linux.
Identify the procedure for setting up an Ethernet TCP/IP connection on a Linux system.
Identify the procedure for configuring a network interface in Linux.
Identify the features of the Network File System (NFS).
Identify the features of the Network Information Services (NIS).
Identify the features of the Network Information Service +(NIS+).

Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration

The Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Curriculum provides users with a methodology for planning and installing a Red Hat system. It identifies issues to resolve during the planning stage. It also provides an overview of the installation process and teaches the learner how to install a basic Red Hat system. This curriculum builds up a deeper understanding of some installation and startup options. It covers some installation troubleshooting and initial configuration. It also covers how to set up users and manage software after a Red Hat Linux installation. Students will also learn some advanced user administration and X Windows topics. It examines disk quotas and shell configuration, cover Kernel concepts, installation, and configuration, and learn how to set up X Windows servers and clients. This will also cover Network Management and Services. It examines a number of networking technologies such as DNS, NFS and DHCP before explaining PPP configuration, and provide information about installing and configuring network services such as HTTP, FTP, Samba and Printing. Lastly, this curriculum covers security issues and some operational administration topics, system logging, internetworking and services security which are designed to help administrators ensure that their systems are secure.

Audience

The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group is Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series provides users with a methodology for planning and installing a Red Hat system. It identifies issues to resolve during the planning stage. It also provides an overview of the installation process and teaches the learner how to install a basic Red Hat system.

Planning and Basic Installation

Identify the stages in the historical development of the Linux operating system.
Identify some of the main Linux distributions.
Identify the features of the GNU General Public License (GPL) under which the Linux kernel is distributed.
Identify the features of the three main workstation installation classes.
Identify the features of the server installation option.
Identify the features of the custom installation option.
Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) boot file system.
Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) configuration file.
Identify the parameters that can be passed to the Linux Loader (LILO).

Advanced Installation and Basic Configuration

Identify the features of a dual boot system for Linux and Windows 95/98.
Identify the steps to install a dual boot system for Linux and Windows NT.
Identify the steps to install Linux on a laptop computer.
Identify the steps to install and configure a Network Interface Card (NIC) by using Linuxconf.
Identify the steps to configure a small local area network (LAN).
Identify the guidelines for configuring a sound card in Red Hat Linux.
Identify the options available when managing user accounts in Linuxconf.
Identify the features of file permissions in Red Hat Linux.
Identify the commands used to manage users and groups.

User Administration and X Windows

Identify the guidelines for managing disk quotas in Linux.
Identify the procedure for handling quotas in Linux.
Identify the features of Linux initialization.
Identify the features of the Linux kernel.
Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the config command.
Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the menuconfig command.
Identify the features of the X Window system.
Identify the features of Linux X configuration tools.
Identify the features of Linux X client applications.

Network Management and Services

Identify the features of TCP/IP networking.
Identify the features of TCP/IP tools.
Identify the features of the Domain Name System (DNS).
Identify the features of the Apache Web server.
Identify the procedure for installing the Apache Web server.
Identify the Apache Web server configuration requirements and options.

Security and Operational Administration

Identify the features of the Network Information Service (NIS).
Identify the guidelines for configuring the Network Information Service (NIS).
Identify the features of the Name Service Switch (NSS) file.
Identify the features of IP aliasing.
Identify the features of static and dynamic routing.
Identify the features of firewalls.

Duration

Approx 40 hours

Qualifications

RHCE exam (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

Prerequisites

Linux Essentials or equivalent experience

Linux+

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is a new standard of competency for technicians with six-months experience installing, operating and maintaining Linux operating systems

The Linux+ certification validates technical competency and provides a broad awareness of Linux operating systems. Those holding Linux+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of installation, operation, administration and troubleshooting services. The demand for skilled Linux support professionals has grown significantly and candidates as well as the industry have indicated that a foundation-level certification for this job function is necessary.

Keimos Operating Systems Courses

Our courses use simulations extensively to provide opportunities for students to learn & practice skills-based content. This 'learning by doing' model is far more effective than the traditional true/false, multiple choice approach. Live application software is not needed.

Interactive content is used often in the courses to engage the learner's attention, to reinforce and exercise skills being taught, and to provide feedback on the learner's grasp of a skill or concept.

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