Linux - System Administration Training Class

Lesson 1: Introduction to Linux Administration

The System Administrator's Role
The Root Account
Documentation

Lesson 2: Kernel Modules and Customization

Kernel Basics
Compiling the Kernel
Modules
Kernel Tuning

Lesson 3: Package Management

RPM Packages
Debian Packages
Compiling Programs from Source
Shared Libraries

Lesson 4: Process Management

Processes
Signals
Daemons
Memory
Process Accounting

Lesson 5: Disk Management and Quotas

Files and Directories
File Systems
Kernel File Cache
Distributed File Systems

Lesson 6: User Management

Users and Groups
Passwords
Removing a User
Restrictions
Logging in to Linux

Lesson 7: Scheduling Tasks and Managing Backups

Cron
At and Batch
Back Up and Restore
Backup Media
Backup Utilities

Lesson 8: Configuring Printers

Printing

Lesson 9: Security

Vulnerabilities
Host Security
TCP Wrappers
Detecting Break-Ins
Internet Security Resources
Security Policies
Security Tools
What to Do if Attacked

Lesson 10: System Logs

Common Logfiles
Klogd
Syslogd
Logger
Logrotate