Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become one of the most popular distribution among Linux users, and the Ubuntu Certified Professional is the credential for administrators who want to prove their skills with this distribution. This "how to" course by author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the UCP exam. To begin learning, simply click the links.
Introduction
Welcome Ubuntu Certified Professional Curriculum System Requirements Ubuntu Community
Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories Seeds & Architectures The Launchpad Platform Ubuntu Community Support Bugs & Solutions Review of Terms Installing Ubuntu Linux
Prepare to Install The Graphical Installer The Text Installer Text Installation Partitioning Additional Installation Highlights Server Installation Highlights
Hardware & Power Management
Hardware Detection
SATA Disk Management
USB & Other Devices
Wireless Management
Modern Power Management
ACPI Files in the /proc/acpi Directory
More on ACPI Configuration
udev & Driver Manager
Package & Repository Management
The Repository Configuration File
Use the dpkg & alien Commands
Understand the apt- Commands
More on the apt- Commands
When to Use Security Updates
Update with Graphical Tools
Manage with Synaptic & More
The GNOME Application Manager
Create a Local Repository Mirror
Printer Management
Install CUPS - Add a Printer
Printer Management & Administrators
Printer Management Commands
An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files
Accepting & Rejecting Jobs
Manage Print Queues
Printer Logs
Localization & User Privileges
Set Up a Locale
Add Language Packs
The Administrative Sudo
Custom /etc/sudoers
Add More Users from the Command Line
Add More Users with users-admin
Upstart & Landscape Management
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 1
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 2
Upstart Control with initctl
Configure & Register on Landscape
What Landscape Sees
Network Interfaces
Current Network Interface Config pt. 1
Current Network Interface Config pt. 2
Configure a DHCP Client
Network Configuration Files
Network Management from the Command Line
Network Shares & File Systems
The NFS Kernel Server
Make Sure the NFS Server Works
Mount an NFS Share
Basic Samba Shares
The shares-admin Tool & NFS
The shares-admin Tool & Samba
The GNOME Desktop Environment
The GNOME gconf Configuration Tool
GNOME Configuration Files
GNOME Configuration Commands
Custom Panels/Menus/Icons & More
X Server Concepts & Configuration Files
X Server Configuration Commands
Manage Screen Resolution & Refresh Rates
Font Configuration Files & Commands
The GNOME Display Manager
Custom GNOME Login Options
Evolution & Desktop Searches
Review Email Protocols
Configure an Evolution Account
Integrate Evolution Exchange
Set Up an Evolution Email Filter
Configure the Tracker for Searches
More on the Tracker
About the UCP Exam
Different Question Formats
Computer vs. Paper & Pencil Tests
In Conclusion / Credits
Wrap Up
About this Author