Linux Fundamentals

Target Students

Students who have had some experience with Linux, but want to focus their learning by gaining an overview of the features of Linux, perhaps prepare for certification

Prerequisites

Students should have 6-12 months experience with Linux. Familiarity with the Linux or Unix command line is required.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the structural components of Linux and what distinguishes a distribution of Linux.

• Describe Open Source Software and distinguish between GNU and GPL.

• Create installation boot diskettes.

• Install Linux distribution(s).

• Install and configure XFree86.

• Describe how to get online help.

• Configure fundamental system hardware. 

• Use fdisk or cfdisk to create, edit, and delete disk partitions.

• Use LILO to manage boot options.

• Boot the system, change runlevels, and shut down or reboot the system.

• Describe the Linux hierarchical file system and the role of key directories in organizing

• System files.

• Work effectively on the Linux command line using common shell commands, streams, pipes, filters, and redirection.

• Use shell scripting to quickly perform repetitive tasks.

• Open, edit, and save text documents using the VI editor.

Course Content

• Lesson 1: What is Linux?

  • Linux Network Operating System

  • Multiple Users and Multitasking

  • User Interfaces

  • Linux Sessions

• Lesson 2: Installing Linux

  • Knowledge

  • Preparation

  • Disk Allocation

  • Booting

  • Partitioning36

  • Copying Software

  • Normal Finish

  • Superuser

  • Administration Shells

  • Configuration

  • Troubleshooting an Install

• Lesson 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting X

  • The X Window System

  • Running X Applications

  • Resources

• Lesson 4: Installing Red Hat Linux

  • Installing Red Hat Linux 6.0

  • Installing Red Hat Linux 6.1

• Lesson 5: Installing TurboLinux 4.0

  • Preparing for Installation

  • Starting an Installation

  • Continue the Installation

  • Configure Network and Hardware Options

  • Partition Disks

  • Package and System Installation

• Lesson 6: Runlevels and Troubleshooting

  • The Boot Process (LILO)

  • Linux Runlevels

  • The init Control file: /etc/inittab

  • Run Command Scripts (Red Hat)

• Lesson 7: File System Fundamentals

  • The File Hierarchical System

  • Device Management

• Lesson 8: Navigation and the Linux Shell

  • The bash Shell

  • The Shell Environment

  • Power Tools

• Lesson 9: Shell Processing and Scripting

  • The Shell

  • Command Input and Output

  • Pipes and Filters

  • Shell Scripts

• Lesson 10: Editing Text Files

  • The vi Editor

  • vi Concepts

  • The vi Command

  • vi Modes

  • Alternatives to vi