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AT601 - Linux Fundamentals

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Overview: Students will install Linux, configure the X Window System, and learn to navigate the Linux command-line shell. Students will also learn fundamental concepts common to Linux: the kernel, Linux filesystem, boot process and runlevels, shell scripting, and editing text files.

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Prerequisites

Students should have 6-12 months experience with Linux. Familiarity with the Linux or Unix command line is required.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Chapter 1: What is Linux?

Linux Network Operating System

Multiple Users and Multitasking

User Interfaces

Linux Sessions

Chapter 2: Installing Linux

Knowledge

Preparation

Disk Allocation

Booting

Partitioning36

Copying Software

Normal Finish

Superuser

Administration Shells

Configuration

Troubleshooting an Install

Chapter 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting X

The X Window System

Running X Applications

Resources

Chapter 4: Installing Red Hat Linux

Installing Red Hat Linux 6.0

Installing Red Hat Linux 6.1

Chapter 5: Installing TurboLinux 4.0

Preparing for Installation

Starting an Installation

Continue the Installation

Configure Network and Hardware Options

Partition Disks

Package and System Installation

Chapter 6: Runlevels and Troubleshooting

The Boot Process (LILO)

Linux Runlevels

The init Control file: /etc/inittab

Run Command Scripts (Red Hat)

Chapter 7: File System Fundamentals

The File Hierarchical System

Device Management

Chapter 8: Navigation and the Linux Shell

The bash Shell

The Shell Environment

Power Tools

Chapter 9: Shell Processing and Scripting

The Shell

Command Input and Output

Pipes and Filters

Shell Scripts

Chapter 10: Editing Text Files

The vi Editor

vi Concepts

The vi Command

vi Modes

Alternatives to vi