Performing System Boot Procedures
The Performing System Boot Procedures course provides students with information about the boot programmable read-only memory (PROM) in Sun systems. The course explains how to use basic boot PROM commands, identify the system's boot device, create and remove custom device aliases, view and change nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) parameters from the shell, and interrupt an unresponsive system. The course also describes run levels and the boot process and explains how to control boot processes and perform shutdown procedures.
Course length: 3 to 5 hours
Course ID:
WS-2392-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
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$US
100.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who Can Benefit |
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Students who can benefit from this course are those students who are already familiar with most basic system administration tools and processes and who have a fundamental understanding of the UNIX operating system, commands and utilities. Students who take this course are typically seeking professional development and career enhancement through Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) Administration I certification.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
Use components of the desktop systemManage files and directoriesCreate and modify filesControl the user work environmentArchive filesUse remote commands
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Identify boot PROM fundamentalsPerform boot and shutdown procedures
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Related Courses |
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Before: WSB-119: UNIX Essentials Featuring the Solaris 9 Operating SystemBefore: WS-2390: Managing File SystemsBefore: WS-2391: Installing SoftwareAfter: WS-2393: Performing User and Security AdministrationAfter: WS-2394: Managing Network Printers and System ProcessesAfter: WS-2395: Archiving and Restoring the SystemAfter: WSB-299: Advanced System Administration for the Solaris 9 Operating SystemAfter: WSB-399: Network Administration for the Solaris 9 Operating System
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Executing Boot PROM Commands
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Identify boot PROM fundamentalsUse basic boot PROM commandsIdentify the system's boot deviceCreate and remove custom device aliasesView and change NVRAM parameters from the shellInterrupt an unresponsive system
Module 2: Performing Boot and Shutdown Procedures
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Identify run level fundamentalsDescribe the phases of the boot processControl boot processesPerform system shutdown procedures |
