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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
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| Introduction | (03:16) | T | |
| Course Overview | (03:04) | T | |
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Getting Around in Unix
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| 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 | |
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Managing System Boot & Services
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| Configuring the Boot Manager | (04:39) | T | |
| Configuring INIT & Runlevels | (05:02) | T | |
| Configuring Services | (04:50) | T | |
| Troubleshooting Startup | (07:41) | T | |
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Managing Users & Groups
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| 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 | |
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Administering the File System
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| 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 | |
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Backing up systems
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| 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 | |
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Managing Software
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| Managing Software | (05:31) | T | |
| Managing Packages | (03:03) | T | |
| Managing Software with Ports | (03:53) | T | |
| Maintaining Ports | (03:11) | T | |
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Managing Hardware
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| Determining What is Installed | (04:04) | T | |
| Installing Hardware | (04:47) | T | |
| Installing Printers | (04:32) | T | |
| Installing Sound Cards | (04:20) | T | |
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Configuring X Windows
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| X Windows System | (04:35) | T | |
| Window Managers | (03:00) | T | |
| Graphical Desktops | (04:18) | T | |
| Troubleshooting X | (05:45) | T | |
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Performance Monitoring & Logging
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| Monitoring System Resources | (04:26) | T | |
| Managing Log files | (05:06) | T | |
| Using Syslog | (03:51) | T | |
| Maintaining System Performance | (04:18) | T | |
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Configuring Network Connections
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| Configuring Network Interfaces | (05:03) | T | |
| Wireless Interfaces | (03:35) | T | |
| Network Connection Tools | (06:33) | T | |
| Troubleshooting Network Connections | (04:26) | T | |
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Network Services
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| Ports / Protocols / Services | (04:18) | T | |
| Network Service Configuration Files | (05:35) | T | |
| Inetd | (05:44) | T | |
| Installing Network Services | (05:35) | T | |
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Configuring Network Security
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| Network Security | (05:45) | T | |
| Using TCP Wrappers | (04:30) | T | |
| Configuring the Firewall | (07:06) | T | |
| Using Secure Shell | (05:16) | T | |
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Configuring System Security
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| Configuring Sudo | (05:30) | T | |
| System Hardening | (05:41) | T | |
| Auditing | (05:10) | T | |
| Using Security Baselining Tools | (04:37) | T | |
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Course Conclusion
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| Conclusion | (02:37) | T | |
| Resources | (01:45) | T | |
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Credits
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| 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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