Web-based Training Course: Installation and Package Management for Linux

Installation and Package Management for Linux

Overview/Description
To describe the installation and package management of Linux

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

Prerequisites
The Linux: Basic System Administration I learning path

Expected Duration
255 Minutes

Objectives:

Installation and Package Management for Linux

describe the differences between Linux distributions and be able to select an appropriate distribution.

design an appropriate hard-disk layout and partitioning scheme.

install a boot manager and arrange backup booting.

install new software from source.

manage shared libraries.

install software using the Debian package management tool and RPM, and discover information about packages using RPM.

use the five modes of RPM to manage software packages.

explain the purpose and architecture of the X Window System and identify its components.

describe typical X client/server systems, install and configure XFree86, and set up and customize XDM.

list the information required to configure XFree86, describe the layout of a typical XF86Config file, and explain how to use two configuration tools.

configure XFree86 using Xconfigurator, xf86config, and by editing the XF86Config file directly.

Course Number: 55290_eng