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Lesson 1

Module 1: Providing a Base Environment, Downloadable Version

1.     Using and Customizing the shell Environment (22 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to customize the shell environment to provide basic settings as needed by users.

2.     Managing Printing (30 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how the CUPS printing system is organized and how print jobs, as well as printers, can be managed.

3.     Managing User and Group Accounts (35 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how user and group accounts are used and managed in a Linux environment.

Duration: 01:25:49  File Size: 180 MB

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Lesson 2

Module 2: Common Administration Tasks, Downloadable Version

4.     Configuring Security (63 min)

This lesson shows how to apply different network and user-based security settings.

5.     Scheduling Jobs (14 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to schedule tasks and jobs using at and cron.

6.     Maintaining System Time (18 min)

Linux stores time in different ways. In this lesson, the student learns about the different locations where time is stored and how these relate to one another.

7.     Configuring System Logging (33 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to configure system logging. The (r)syslog service is explained, as well as the systemd journal and logrotate.

Duration: 02:09:01  File Size: 297 MB

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Lesson 3

Module 3: Networking and Related Services, Downloadable Version

8.     Configuring Networking (43 min)

This lesson introduces networking in general, and teaches how to configure network interfaces with fixed or permanent network configurations.

9.     Managing MTA Basics (12 min)

This lesson provides a basic overview of MTA and teaches students how to configure a system to send outgoing mail to a relay host.

10.   Using SSH (48 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to use ssh and related commands. Advanced SSH usage is also covered, including configuration parameters, working with SSH keys, and SSH port forwarding.

Duration: 01:44:38  File Size: 292 MB

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Lesson 4

Module 4: Advanced Management Tasks, Downloadable Version

           

11.   Customizing and Writing Shell Scripts (51 min)

This lesson provides an introduction to Linux shell scripting. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to read bash shell scripts and write shell scripts using common structures.

12.   Accessibility and Internationalization (11 min)

This lesson explains how to configure Linux for increased accessibility and for use in international environments.

13.   SQL Data Management (25 min)

This lesson teaches learners how to set up a simple SQL database.

14.   Managing User Interfaces and Desktops (20 min)

In this lesson, students learn more about the backgrounds of the graphical environment, along with the common administration tasks, commands, and configuration files involved in configuring a GUI.

Duration: 01:43:13  File Size: 197 MB

Description

  • Copyright 2016
  • Edition: 1st
  • Downloadable Video
  • ISBN-10: 0-7897-5477-0
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5477-6

Duration

7+ Hours of Video Instruction

Overview

LPIC-1 (Exam 102) LiveLessons is a unique video course that provides a solid understanding of all topics that candidates need to master to pass the LPIC-1 (Exam 102) Certification.

Description

This video course offers 14 lessons covering all the topics mentioned in the LPI objectives as published on www.lpi.org. This course doesn't just offer a preparation for the LPIC-1 102 exam, it also serves as an introduction for people who want to learn basic Linux administration skills.

The course can be used to study for the newest LPIC-1 (Exam 102) certification exam, as well as for the CompTIA Linux+ and SUSE CLA exams.

  • Providing a Base Environment
  • Common Administration Tasks
  • Networking and Related Services
  • Advanced Management Tasks

About the Instructor

Sander van Vugt is an independent Linux trainer, author, and consultant living in the Netherlands. Sander has written numerous books about different Linux-related topics and many articles for Linux publications around the world. Sander has been teaching Red Hat, SUSE, and LPI Linux classes since 1994. As a consultant, he specializes in Linux High Availability solutions and Performance Optimization. More information about Sander is on his website at www.sandervanvugt.com.

Skill Level

Beginning to intermediate

Who Should Take This Course

Primary audience: The target audience for this course is anyone who wants to acquire the basic Linux skills required for junior system administrators.

Secondary audience: A secondary audience consists of home users and hobbyists who want to acquire more knowledge about the operating system they are using.

Table of Contents

Module 1

Providing a Base Environment

Lesson 1

Using and Customizing the Shell Environment

1.1

Setting Environment Variables at Login or When Spawning a New Shell

1.2

Using Bash Functions

1.3

Maintaining Skeleton Directories for New Users

1.4

Setting the Command Search Path

Lesson 2

Managing Printing

2.1

Understanding Linux Printing

2.2

Creating a Basic CUPS Configuration

2.3

Configuring a Text-only Printer

2.4

Print Job Processing

2.5

Managing User Print Queues

2.6

Troubleshooting General Printing Problems

 

Lesson 3

Managing User and Group Accounts

 

3.1

Adding, Modifying, and Removing Users

3.2

Adding and Modifying Groups

3.3

Managing User/Group Information in Password/Group Databases

3.4

Creating and Managing Special Purpose and Limited Accounts

3.5

Understanding Group Membership

 

Module 2

Common Administration Tasks

Lesson 4

Configuring Security

4.1

Auditing a System to Find Files with SUID/SGID

4.2

Managing Password Aging

4.3

Analyzing Ports with netstat and nmap

4.4

Setting Up Limits on User Logins, Processes, and Memory Usage

4.5

Configuring sudo

4.6

Determining Which Users Have Logged in and are Currently Logged in

4.7

Setting Up Host Security

4.8

Understanding Advanced Security Such as SELinux and Apparmor

 

Lesson 5

Scheduling Jobs

 

5.1

Creating and Managing at Jobs

5.2

Creating and Managing cron Jobs

5.3

Configuring User Access to cron and at Services

5.4

Configuring anacron

 

Lesson 6

Maintaining System Time

6.1

Understanding Linux Time

6.2

Setting System Date and Time

6.3

Setting the Hardware Clock

6.4

Configuring UTC and Local Time

 

Lesson 7

Configuring System Logging

 

7.1

Understanding Syslog Facilities, Priorities, and Destinations

7.2

Configuring Syslog

7.3

Reading Log Files and Configuring Logrotate

7.4

Logging In Non-syslog Services

7.5

Understanding journald, rsyslog, and syslog-ng

 

Module 3

Networking and Related Services

Lesson 8

Configuring Networking

 

8.1

Understanding IP Protocol Fundamentals

8.2

Configuring Network Interfaces with ip and ifconfig

8.3

Creating Basic Static TCP/IP Host Configuration

8.4

Understanding Routing

8.5

Setting a Default Route

8.6

Configuring Client Side DNS

8.7

Applying Network Troubleshooting Basics

 

Lesson 9

Managing MTA Basics

 

9.1

Understanding Mail Handling

9.2

Creating E-Mail Aliases

9.3

Knowing Common Linux MTA Programs

9.4

Configuring E-Mail Forwarding

 

Lesson 10

Using SSH

 

10.1

Using ssh, scp, and sftp

10.2

Changing Common Client and Server Settings

10.3

Configuring SSH Host Keys

10.4

Understanding SSH Port Tunnels

10.5

Creating SSH Port Tunnels

10.6

Performing Basic GnuPG Configuration, Usage, and Revocation

10.7

Using GnuPG in E-Mail

10.8

Using GnuPG to Encrypt Files

 

Module 4

Advanced Management Tasks

Lesson 11

Customizing and Writing Shell Scripts

 

11.1

Selecting the Shell Interpreter Through the Shebang

11.2

Managing the Location, Ownership, Execution, and Suid-rights of Scripts

11.3

Understanding Shell Script Basic Elements

11.4

Working with Read and Arguments

11.5

Using Here Documents

11.6

Understanding Return Values

11.7

Performing Tests

11.8

Using Command Substitution

11.9

Using Loops and Conditional Tests

11.10

Performing Conditional Mailing to Superuser

 

Lesson 12

Accessibility and Internationalization

 

12.1

Understanding Keyboard Accessibility Settings

12.2

Understanding Visual Settings and Themes

12.3

Understanding Assistive Technologies Basics

12.4

Configuring Locale Settings and Environment Variables

 

Lesson 13

SQL Data Management

 

13.1

Understanding SQL Databases

13.2

Creating an Example Database and Basic Data Manipulation

13.3

Using Basic SQL Commands

Lesson 14

Managing User Interfaces and Desktops

 

14.1

Understanding X Configuration Files

14.2

Verifying Video Card Support

14.3

Getting X Display Information

14.4

Managing a Font Server

14.5

Setting Up a Display Manager

 

Course Intro (20 min)

This session introduces the course and explains what students can expect.

1.     Using and Customizing the shell Environment (22 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to customize the shell environment to provide basic settings as needed by users.

2.     Managing Printing (30 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how the CUPS printing system is organized and how print jobs, as well as printers, can be managed.

3.     Managing User and Group Accounts (35 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how user and group accounts are used and managed in a Linux environment.

4.     Configuring Security (63 min)

This lesson shows how to apply different network and user-based security settings.

5.     Scheduling Jobs (14 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to schedule tasks and jobs using at and cron.

6.     Maintaining System Time (18 min)

Linux stores time in different ways. In this lesson, the student learns about the different locations where time is stored and how these relate to one another.

7.     Configuring System Logging (33 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to configure system logging. The (r)syslog service is explained, as well as the systemd journal and logrotate.

8.     Configuring Networking (43 min)

This lesson introduces networking in general, and teaches how to configure network interfaces with fixed or permanent network configurations.

9.     Managing MTA Basics (12 min)

This lesson provides a basic overview of MTA and teaches students how to configure a system to send outgoing mail to a relay host.

10.   Using SSH (48 min)

In this lesson, the student learns how to use ssh and related commands. Advanced SSH usage is also covered, including configuration parameters, working with SSH keys, and SSH port forwarding.

11.   Customizing and Writing Shell Scripts (51 min)

This lesson provides an introduction to Linux shell scripting. At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to read bash shell scripts and write shell scripts using common structures.

12.   Accessibility and Internationalization (11 min)

This lesson explains how to configure Linux for increased accessibility and for use in international environments.

13.   SQL Data Management (25 min)

This lesson teaches learners how to set up a simple SQL database.

14.   Managing User Interfaces and Desktops (20 min)

In this lesson, students learn more about the backgrounds of the graphical environment, along with the common administration tasks, commands, and configuration files involved in configuring a GUI.

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