N3071 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals

Summary

This course is the first in the CLP curriculum developed for SUSE Enterprise Server 10.

This course guides students who have no experience with Linux through the main concepts of open source software and Linux using the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. Students will learn the concepts of Open Source and Linux as well as the fundamental knowledge necessary to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. These fundamental tasks are prerequisites to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072). These tasks are also essential and prerequisite to learning the skills of an entry level Linux administrator or help desk technician in an enterprise environment. 

This course is ideal for those who have little or no experience with Linux and who are seeking a fundamental understanding of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 operating system. It is also ideal for those who want to begin preparing for the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 Practicum Exam. 

Prerequisites

This course is designed for beginners with the Linux operating system. Attendees are required to have only basic computer skills on any operating system. Knowledge of a desktop operating system is sufficient.  

Key Objectives

Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, you will understand key Open Source concepts and will be able to carry out fundamental administration tasks such as:

• Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and knowing where to find help when having problems.
• Understanding the basic concepts of bash and the file system
• Managing users and permissions

Course Outline

SECTION 1 - Understand the Linux Story

The History of Linux
The Historical Development of UNIX
The Development of Linux
The Software Differences Between SUSE Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Understand the Multiuser Environment
Perform a Simple Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
Pre-Installation Requirements and Guidelines
Installation Options
Basic Installation
Configuration

SECTION 2 - Use the Linux Desktop

Overview of the Linux Desktop
Use the GNOME Desktop Environment
Log In
Log Out and Shutdown
Identify GNOME Desktop Components
Manage Icons in GNOME
Use the GNOME File Manager (Nautilus)
Access the Command Line Interface From the Desktop

SECTION 3 - Administer Linux with YaST

Get to Know YaST
Understand the Role of SuSEconfig
Manage the Network Configuration Information from YaST
Install Software Packages
Manage Installation Sources

SECTION 4 - Locate and Use Help Resources

Access and Use man Pages
Use info Pages
Access Release Notes and White Papers
Release Notes
Manuals
Help for Installed Packages
Howtos
Use GUI-Based Help
Find Help on the Web

SECTION 5 - Manage Directories and Files

Understand the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
The Hierarchical Structure of the File System
FHS (Filesystem Hierarchy Standard)
Root Directory /
Essential Binaries for Use by All Users (/bin)
Boot Directory (/boot)
Other Partitions (/data)
Device Files (/dev)
Configuration Files (/etc)
User Directories (/home)
Libraries (/lib)
Mountpoints for Removable Media (/media/*)
Application Directory (/opt)
Home Directory of the Administrator (/root)
System Binaries (/sbin)
Data Directories for Services (/srv)
Subdomain for AppAmor (/subdomain)
Temporary Area (/tmp)
The Hierarchy Below /usr
Variable Files (/var)
Windows Partitions (/windows)
Process Files (/proc)
System Information Directory (/sys)
Mountpoint for Temporarily Mounted File Systems (/mnt)
Directories for Mounting Other File Systems
Identify File Types in the Linux System
Normal Files
Directories
Device Files
Links
Sockets
FIFOs
Change Directories and List Directory Contents
cd
ls
pwd
Create and View Files>
Create a New File with touch
View a File with cat
View a File with less
View a File with head and tail
Work with Files and Directories
Copy and Move Files and Directories
Create Directories
Delete Files and Directories
Link Files
Find Files on Linux
Graphical Search Tools
find
locate
whereis
which
type
Search File Content
How to Use the Command grep
How to Use Regular Expressions

SECTION 6 - Work With the Linux Shell and Command Line

Get to Know the Command Shells
Types of Shells
bash Configuration Files
Completion of Commands and File Names
Execute Commands at the Command Line
History Function
Switch to User root
Get to Know Common Command Line Tasks
Variables
Aliases
Understand Command Syntax and Special Characters
Select your Character Encoding
Name Expansion Using Search Patterns
Prevent the Shell from Interpreting Special Characters
Use Piping and Redirection

SECTION 7 - Use Linux Text Editors

Get to Know Linux Text Editors
Use the Editor vi to Edit Files
Start vi
Use the Editor vi
Learn the Working Modes

SECTION 8 - Manage User, Groups, and Permissions

Manage User and Group Accounts With YaST
Basics About Users and Groups
User and Group Administration With YaST
Describe Basic Linux User Security Features
File System Security Components
Users and Groups
Manage User and Group Accounts From the Command Line
Manage User Accounts From the Command Line
Manage Groups From the Command Line
Create Text Login Messages
Manage File Permissions and Ownership
Understand the File Permissions
Change the File Permissions With chmod
Change the File Ownership With chown and chgrp
Modify Default Access Permissions
Configure Special File Permissions
Ensure File System Security
The Basic Rule for User Write Access
The Basic Rule for User Read Access
How Special File Permissions Affect the Security of the System

APPENDIX A - Use the KDE Desktop Environment

Install the KDE Desktop Environment
Install KDE during the Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Install KDE after the Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Log In
Log Out and Shutdown
Identify KDE Desktop Components>/li>
The Desktop
The KDE Control Panel (Kicker)
The KDE Menu
Virtual Desktops
Manage Icons in the KDE Environment
Desktop
Kicker
KDE Menu
Use the Konqueror File Manager

APPENDIX B - Network Components and Architecture

Network Types
Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer Computing
Network Topology
Elements of a Network
TCP/IP Layer Model 

Course Testing Information

This course, along with the skills taught in courses N3072 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration and N3073 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration, prepare you to take the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (Novell CLP 10) certification Practicum (050-697).