Linux Technology Overview Curriculum CBT Training CDs

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Review: Course Overview
The Linux Technology Overview Curriculum provides background knowledge about Linux, and explains what factors businesses should consider when determining if they should use it. Students will learn what Linux is, its history, what it can be used for, and the risks and benefits of using it. Additionally, this curriculum provides more detailed information about how to use Linux, it teaches the technical features of Linux, using the shell system, using the X Window system and finding additional Linux resources. It focuses on end user tasks, not system administration tasks. This curriculum consists of two courses: Course 13611 Linux Technology Overview Part 1: Technical and Business Considerations Course 13612 Linux Technology Overview Part 2: Features for Users

Learn To
See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and scope.

Audience
The audiences for this curriculum include technical managers and professionals who are evaluating whether or not to adopt Linux in their business environment or individuals learning about Linux in preparation for using it.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Per Course

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
Learning time not available

Linux Technology Overview Part 1: Technical and Business Considerations
Course Overview
This first course in the series provides background knowledge about Linux and explains what factors businesses should consider when determining if they should use it. This course teaches what Linux is, its history, what it can be used for, and the risks and benefits of using it. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about this emerging technology.

Learn To
# Identify the features of the history of Linux.
# Identify the features of Linux.
# Identify the features that make it suitable for end users and enterprises.
# Identify the business applications of Linux.


Audience
Technical managers and professionals who are evaluating whether or not to adopt Linux in their business environment or individuals learning about Linux in preparation for using it.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.40 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
4 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Linux Overview 2 hours
# Identify the features of the history of Linux.
# Identify the features of Linux.
# Identify the features of the most common Linux distributions.
# Identify the characteristics of open source code.
# Identify the link between Linux Torvald and the kernel.
# Identify the reasons for the growing popularity of Linux.


Unit 2: Linux Considerations 2 hours
# Identify the features that make it suitable for end users and enterprises.
# Identify the business applications of Linux.
# Identify the technological advantages of Linux.
# Identify the job roles that Linux facilitates.
# Identify the standardization efforts for Linux applications.
# Identify the cost and support features of Linux.
# Identify ways in which Linux is compatible with other operating systems.
# Identify the features and user issues involved in Linux training.
# Identify Linux hardware requirements.

Linux Technology Overview Part 2: Features for Users
Course Overview
This second course in the series provides more detailed information about how to use Linux. It does not build on the first course. It is designed so that someone who already knows what Linux is and just wants to know the basics about how to use it could take only this course. This course teaches the technical features of Linux, using the shell system, using the X Window system and finding additional Linux resources. It focuses on end user tasks, not system administration tasks.

Learn To
# Identify the different Linux graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and shells.
# Identify the characteristics of the GNOME login procedure and desktop.
# Identify the options for customizing the GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME).
# Identify the features of the GNOME file manager.
# Identify basic file management tasks that are performed using the GNOME file manager.
# Identify some of the settings in the GNU Midnight Commander (GMC) that can be customized.
# Identify the features of making a hardware inventory of a computer system.
# Identify the features of disk partitioning in a Linux installation.
# Identify the steps in the Red Hat Linux workstation installation process.


Audience
Technical managers and professionals who are evaluating whether or not to adopt Linux in their business environment should have in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of competing operating systems, such as Unix and Windows NT and 2000.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Basic Principles First Steps 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the different Linux graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and shells.
# Identify the characteristics of the GNOME login procedure and desktop.
# Identify the options for customizing the GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME).
# Identify file systems supported by Linux.
# Identify files, directories, and paths in the Linux directory tree.
# Identify the features of mounting removable storage media to the directory tree.
# Distinguish between different file types.


Unit 2: Using Linux 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the features of the GNOME file manager.
# Identify basic file management tasks that are performed using the GNOME file manager.
# Search for files by using the GNOME file manager.
# Identify some of the settings in the GNU Midnight Commander (GMC) that can be customized.
# Identify the command-line interface (CLI) commands used for file maintenance.
# Identify the features of gEdit.
# Add a local printer.
# Identify the features of Linux packages.
# Manage packages by using GNU Network Object Red Hat Packet Manager (GnoRPM).
# Install packages with the GNU Network Object Red Hat Packet Manager (GnoRPM).
# Identify the features of Update Agent.


Unit 3: Red Hat Linux 2 hours
# Identify the features of making a hardware inventory of a computer system.
# Identify the features of disk partitioning in a Linux installation.
# Identify the steps in the Red Hat Linux workstation installation process.
# Identify the features of configuring the X Window system after installation.
# Identify the help resources provided by Red Hat.
# Identify GNOME help resources.
# Identify help resources provided by the Linux community.