Linux: Administration and Documentation

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Summary:

This training course shows users how to schedule jobs, manage system logging, and document their own Linux systems.

Objectives:

After completing this training course , students will be able to:

Schedule and manage jobs using the at command
Schedule jobs using the batch command
Schedule and manage jobs using cron
Configure and manage system logging
Document a Linux system
Identify key documentation resources

Outline:

Scheduling Jobs with at
Managing Jobs scheduled with at
Scheduling Jobs with batch
Scheduling Jobs with crontab
Managing cron Jobs
Managing System Logging with syslogd
Configuring syslogd
Managing Logs
Rotating Logs
Archiving Logs
Using Logs for Troubleshooting
Documenting and Supporting Your System
Using Documentation
Managing Documentation Support

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply training course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This training course is for anyone who is interested in learning the fundamentals of the Linux operating system.

Prerequisites:

Linux: Partitions and the Boot ProcessLinux: File ManagementLinux: GNU and Linux CommandsLinux: File System MaintenanceLinux: Users and GroupsLinux: Text StreamsLinux: Permissions

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Terms of Use:

None