SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Fundamentals (N3101) Course Calendar (3 days)

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Recommended Pre-requisites

Students attending this course should have basic computer skills with another operating system (such as windows), as well as a basic understanding of networking fundamentals.

Course Outline/Agenda

Students attending this SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Fundamentals training will learn the following:

• Understand the Linux Story
  • The History of Linux
    • The Historical Development of UNIX
    • The Development of Linux
    • The Software Differences Between SUSE Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
  • Understand the Multiuser Environment
  • Perform a Simple Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
    • Pre-Installation Requirements and Guidelines
    • Installation Options
    • Basic Installation
    • Configuration
    • Install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
• Use the Linux Desktop
  • Overview of the Linux Desktop
  • Use the GNOME Desktop Environment
    • Log in
    • Log out and Shut down
    • Log in to and Log out from the GNOME Desktop
    • Identify GNOME Desktop Components
    • Manage Icons in GNOME
    • Work with Icons in GNOME
    • Use the GNOME File Manager (Nautilus)
    • Use the GNOME File Manager (Nautilus)
  • Access the Command Line Interface from the Desktop
    • Access the Command Line Interface
• Administer Linux with YaST
  • Get to Know YaST
    • Get to Know YaST
  • Understand the Role of SuSEconfig
  • Manage the Network Configuration Information from YaST
    • Manage the Network Configuration Information from YaST
  • Install Software Packages
  • Manage Installation Sources
    • Install New Software
• Locate and Use Help Resources
  • Access and Use man Pages
  • Use info Pages
    • Access and Use info Pages
  • Access Release Notes and White Papers
    • Release Notes
    • Manuals
    • Help for Installed Packages
    • Howtos
    • Access Release Notes and White Papers Pages
  • Use GUI-Based Help
  • Find Help on the Web
    • Find Help on the Web
• Manage Directories and Files
  • Understand the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
  • The Hierarchical Structure of the File System
  • FHS (Filesystem Hierarchy Standard)
  • Root Directory /
  • Essential Binaries for Use by All Users (/bin)
  • Boot Directory (/boot)
  • Other Partitions (/data).
  • Device Files (/dev)
  • Configuration Files (/etc)
  • User Directories (/home)
  • Libraries (/lib)
  • Mount Points for Removable Media (/media/*)
  • Application Directory (/opt)
  • Home Directory of the Administrator (/root)
  • System Binaries (/sbin)
  • Data Directories for Services (/srv)
  • Subdomain AppArmor (/subdomain)
  • Temporary Area (/tmp)
  • The Hierarchy Below /usr
  • Variable Files (/var)
  • Windows Partitions (/windows)
  • Process Files (/proc)
  • System Information Directory (/sys)
  • Mount Point for Temporarily Mounted File Systems (/mnt)
  • Directories for Mounting Other File Systems
  • Explore the SUSE Linux File System Hierarchy
• Identify File Types in the Linux System
  • Normal Files
  • Directories
  • Device files
  • Links
  • Sockets
  • FIFOs
• Change Directories and List Directory Contents
  • cd
  • ls
  • pwd
  • Change Directories and List Directory Contents 5-32
• Create and View Files
  • Create a New File with touch
  • View a File with cat.
  • View a File with less
  • View a file with head and tail
  • Create and View Files
• Work with Files and Directories
  • Copy and Move Files and Directories
  • Create Directories
  • Delete Files and Directories
  • Link Files
• Find Files on Linux
  • Graphical Search Tools
  • find
  • locate
  • whereis
  • which
  • type
  • Find Files on Linux
• Search File Content
  • Use the grep Command
  • Use Regular Expressions
  • Search File Content
• Work with the Linux Shell and Command Line
  • Get to Know the Command Shells
    • Types of Shells
    • bash Configuration Files
    • Completion of Commands and Filenames
  • Execute Commands at the Command Line
    • History Function
    • Switch to User root
    • Execute Commands at the Command Line
  • Get to Know Common Command Line Tasks
    • Variables
    • Aliases
    • Perform Common Command Line Tasks
  • Understand Command Syntax and Special Characters
    • Select your Character Encoding
    • Use Search Patterns for Name Expansion
    • Prevent the Shell from Interpreting Sepcial Characters
    • Work with Command Syntax and Special Characters
    • Use Piping and Redirection
    • Use Piping and Redirection
    • Summary
• Use Linux Text Editors
  • Get to Know Linux Text Editors
  • Use the Editor vi to Edit Files
    • Start vi
    • Use the Editor vi
    • Learn the Working Modes
    • Use vi to Edit Files in the Linux System
    • Summary
• Manage Users, Groups, and Permissions
  • Manage User and Group Accounts with YaST
    • Basics about Users and Groups
    • User and Group Administration with YaST
    • Manage User Accounts with YaST
  • Describe Basic Linux User Security Features
    • File System Security Components
    • Users and Groups
    • Check User and Group Information on Your Server
  • Manage User and Group Accounts from the Command Line
    • Manage User Accounts from the Command Line
    • Manage Groups from the Command Line
    • Create Text Login Messages
    • Create and Manage Users and Groups from the Command Line
  • Permissions and Ownership
    • Understand File Permissions
    • Change File Permissions with chmod
    • Change File Ownership with chown and chgrp
    • Manage File Permissions and Ownership
    • Modify Default Access Permissions
    • Configure Special File Permissions
  • Ensure File System Security
    • The Basic Rules for User Write Access
    • The Basic Rules for User Read Access
    • How Special File Permissions Affect the Security of the System

Class Size

On-Site Delivery

This course is available for on-site delivery for groups of 3 or more students.

OTG offers discounted training for on-site courses of more than 3 students - call us at 877-258-8987 (or submit the form on the upper right side of this page) for more information.

Instructional Materials

• Novell 3101 Student Kit
• Novell Authorized Courseware (N3101)

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