LX40G: Power Systems Running Linux -

Ubuntu Installation and Administration (PowerKVM Base)



             Recommended Duration: 3 Days
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $3,200 (b/GST)

The purpose of this course is to teach experienced Linux users the techniques, methods, and policies used in Linux system administration.



Audience


The intended audience for this course is experienced Linux users who want to become administrators of one or more Linux servers.



Prerequisites


Student should have:


Course Agenda


Install Linux from a network install server, setup network install servers, and perform automated installs
Manage system and services startup and shutdown
Select and use system administration tools when appropriate
Configure and manage printers
Use packaging tools to create, install, and de-install packages
Configure and manage the X Window System and VNC
Manage logging
Manage kernel services and configure the kernel
Manage devices
Manage hard disks, partitions, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and Logical Volume Management (LVM)
Create and manage file systems and file system quota
Perform memory management
Use scheduling tools
Create and restore backups
Perform user administration
Apply user-level security
Troubleshoot Linux problems



Course Overview


Day 1

  • Welcome
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Ubuntu
  • Exercise 1: Accessing the Lab Environment
  • Unit 2: Planning and Installation of Ubuntu
  • Exercise 2: Installing Ubuntu on a PowerKVM Server

Day 2

  • Unit 3: Ubuntu Server Configuration
  • Exercise 3: Ubuntu Server Configuration
  • Unit 4: System Administration on Ubuntu
  • Exercise 4: System Administration on Ubuntu

Day 3

  • Unit 5: Ubuntu Workloads
  • Exercise 5: Ubuntu Workloads