Course Overview
Essentials of the installation and configuration process using native Linux commands and facilities. Topics include Linux/Unix commands, hardware and architecture, devices, Linux File Systems, boot initialization, run levels and the X Window System. Gain hands-on experience by installing and configuring Linux successfully on a PC. Course intended for technicians. Familiarity with computer systems in the work environment is required. Recommended that students have access to Unix/Linux on home PC.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Install, configure, manage and troubleshoot a popular distribution of Linux.
- Install and configure the X Window system.
- Work with files and directories using basic Linux system commands.
- Customize a shell environment.
- Use common text editors to create or modify text files.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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