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   Course Description
Many new system administrators have been thrown into managing a Unix or Linux system without getting the opportunity to learn the fundamentals that all administrators need. Whether a seasoned Windows administrator or a novice Unix admin, you’ll learn many essential concepts that will enable you to become a better, more knowledgeable and experienced system admin. Veteran VTC author Bobby Rogers will show you the basics, from getting around within the command shell, to more advanced sys admin essentials such as creating user accounts, securing your system and network, managing hardware and software, and much more. This course is a MUST for an up-and-coming Unix administrator. To being learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction
  Introduction (03:16) T
  Course Overview (03:04) T
Getting Around in Unix
  Navigating the Command Line pt. 1 (06:29) T
  Navigating the Command Line pt. 2 (04:48) T
  Using Virtual Terminals (04:39) T
  Getting System Information (06:09) T
Managing System Boot & Services
  Configuring the Boot Manager (04:39) T
  Configuring INIT & Runlevels (05:02) T
  Configuring Services (04:50) T
  Troubleshooting Startup (07:41) T
Managing Users & Groups
  Setting Up Users & Groups (06:48) T
  Configure User Defaults & Login (05:51) T
  Configuring User Profiles (05:27) T
  Managing the Root Account (05:33) T
Administering the File System
  How UNIX File Systems Work (06:21) T
  Creating a File System (03:38) T
  Managing File Systems (05:41) T
  Creating a File System (03:10) T
Backing up systems
  Using TAR (05:51) T
  Using GZIP & BZIP (04:03) T
  Creating Backups with CDs (04:17) T
  Backing Up to the Network (02:46) T
Managing Software
  Managing Software (05:31) T
  Managing Packages (03:03) T
  Managing Software with Ports (03:53) T
  Maintaining Ports (03:11) T
Managing Hardware
  Determining What is Installed (04:04) T
  Installing Hardware (04:47) T
  Installing Printers (04:32) T
  Installing Sound Cards (04:20) T
Configuring X Windows
  X Windows System (04:35) T
  Window Managers (03:00) T
  Graphical Desktops (04:18) T
  Troubleshooting X (05:45) T
Performance Monitoring & Logging
  Monitoring System Resources (04:26) T
  Managing Log files (05:06) T
  Using Syslog (03:51) T
  Maintaining System Performance (04:18) T
Configuring Network Connections
  Configuring Network Interfaces (05:03) T
  Wireless Interfaces (03:35) T
  Network Connection Tools (06:33) T
  Troubleshooting Network Connections (04:26) T
Network Services
  Ports / Protocols / Services (04:18) T
  Network Service Configuration Files (05:35) T
  Inetd (05:44) T
  Installing Network Services (05:35) T
Configuring Network Security
  Network Security (05:45) T
  Using TCP Wrappers (04:30) T
  Configuring the Firewall (07:06) T
  Using Secure Shell (05:16) T
Configuring System Security
  Configuring Sudo (05:30) T
  System Hardening (05:41) T
  Auditing (05:10) T
  Using Security Baselining Tools (04:37) T
Course Conclusion
  Conclusion (02:37) T
  Resources (01:45) T
Credits
  About the Author (00:53) T

Course Information

Course:

Unix System Administration Essentials

Author: Bobby Rogers
SKU: 34153
ISBN: 1-936334-45-3
Release Date: 2010-08-12
Duration: 4.5 hrs / 57 tutorials
Captions: Available on CD and Online University

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