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Customizing Linux

( WS-3001-90 )

Course Description

The Customizing Linux course builds on a student's understanding of important system files in the Linux Operating System (OS). This course helps students understand the best ways to add new daemons to the process. The course also explains how modules and devices are brought online. In addition, the course describes the security issues involved with the Linux OS, FTP, and Telnet as well as some ways to make a system more secure. Finally, the X Window System and its relationship to Linux and the UNIX(R) graphical user interface will be discussed in detail.

Course length: 2-3 hours

Course details
id: WS-3001-90
subscription duration: 90 days
list price: $ 135.00

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Languages Offered

This course is currently available in English only.

Who Can Benefit

Students who can benefit from this course are system administrators and individuals who are interested in learning the essentials of the Linux OS.

Prerequisites

To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

Use a web browser

Use basic UNIX(R) commands

Skills Gained

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

Describe the Linux OS's modular kernel structure

Create Linux OS partitions and use swap space

Discuss security issues when networking with the Linux OS

Install and modify Xfree86

Related Courses

Before: WS-3000: Understanding Linux Basics

After: WS-3005: Understanding Networks

After: WS-3006: Configuring with Linux Networks

Course Content

Module 1: Linux Modules and Devices Back To Top

Module 2: Linux Partitioning and Mounting Back To Top

Module 3: System Security Back To Top

Module 4: The X Window System Back To Top