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 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.
Introduction
Introduction Course Overview Getting Around in Unix
Navigating the Command Line pt. 1 Navigating the Command Line pt. 2 Using Virtual Terminals Getting System Information Managing System Boot & Services
Configuring the Boot Manager Configuring INIT & Runlevels Configuring Services Troubleshooting Startup
Managing Users & Groups
Setting Up Users & Groups
Configure User Defaults & Login
Configuring User Profiles
Managing the Root Account
Administering the File System
How UNIX File Systems Work
Creating a File System
Managing File Systems
Creating a File System
Backing up systems
Using TAR
Using GZIP & BZIP
Creating Backups with CDs
Backing Up to the Network
Managing Software
Managing Software
Managing Packages
Managing Software with Ports
Maintaining Ports
Managing Hardware
Determining What is Installed
Installing Hardware
Installing Printers
Installing Sound Cards
Configuring X Windows
X Windows System
Window Managers
Graphical Desktops
Troubleshooting X
Performance Monitoring & Logging
Monitoring System Resources
Managing Log files
Using Syslog
Maintaining System Performance
Configuring Network Connections
Configuring Network Interfaces
Wireless Interfaces
Network Connection Tools
Troubleshooting Network Connections
Network Services
Ports / Protocols / Services
Network Service Configuration Files
Inetd
Installing Network Services
Configuring Network Security
Network Security
Using TCP Wrappers
Configuring the Firewall
Using Secure Shell
Configuring System Security
Configuring Sudo
System Hardening
Auditing
Using Security Baselining Tools
Course Conclusion
Conclusion
Resources
Credits
About the Author