Web-based Training Course: Administration Tasks in Linux

Administration Tasks in Linux

Overview/Description
To enable the student to manipulate Linux administration tasks

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator

Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems; Unix knowledge ideal (because it is similar to Linux)

Expected Duration
325 Minutes

Objectives:

Administration Tasks in Linux

describe the sequence of events that occur at boot time.

boot the system using LILO and issue commands during the boot process.

describe the Linux runlevels available for several common distributions.

shut down a Linux system safely and boot it in rescue mode.

boot into rescue mode and correct an error in the lilo.conf file.

outline the functions of user, group, and superuser accounts in Linux.

describe the contents of the password file.

create, modify, and delete user accounts.

create, modify, and delete group accounts.

discuss the security implications of creating and maintaining groups or users.

modify global and user profiles and maintain skel directories for new user accounts.

add new users, suspend users, and create new user groups.

describe how the syslog daemon operates, what form the system logs take, and how to read them for information.

describe and edit the /etc/syslog.conf file.

implement the automatic rotation and archiving of logs.

schedule jobs using the at command.

use cron to schedule jobs to run at regular intervals.

create a crontab file and schedule cron commands.

configure user access to scheduling services like cron and at.

outline a range of issues relating to backing up Linux systems.

design an appropriate backup strategy.

describe the commands that are used for backups and restoration.

manage documentation.

describe how to provide technical assistance to users.

Course Number: 31732_eng