Linux comes from the UNIX family of operating systems and has proven to be a tremendously stable and versatile operating system, particularly as a network server.

The Linux course equips students with skills necessary for professional IT tasks such as Systems Administration/ Engineering or Network Administration.

COURSE OUTLINE

Linux Essentials

1. Setup Agent

2. Using the Graphical Desktop

3. Printer Configuration and working with Documents and Images

4. Shell Prompt Basics

5. Installing and Updating Red Hat Linux Packages

6. KDE: The K Desktop Environment

Linux Administration

1. Troubleshooting Red Hat Installation

2. Creating users and groups using GUI and command line.

3. Remote management & NIS-related domain management

4. Create, modify, and use basic shell scripts

5. Manage print jobs and print/mail queues

6. Repair packages and scripts

7. Schedule jobs to execute in the future using "at" and "cron" daemons

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Individuals who wish to acquire skills on both desktop and network management using Linux.

PRE-REQUISITE

USP and NSS or equivalent knowledge OR basic programming skills.

DURATION:

1. 3 weeks, 4 hours per day, or

2. 6 weeks, 2 hours per day

CERTIFICATION:

IAT Certificate of Competence upon successful completion of the course.