This is the last lecture of the class. We discuss Troubleshooting, performance, and security.
The Final Exam will be during our last scheduled class period. You will need a green scantron form that can be purchased at the front desk for $0.25. You will also need a No.2 pencil to fill in the form.
Lecture Slides
Projects
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Week 12
This week we discuss Linux network configuration including tcp/ip, routing, dns, and network services
Lecture Slides
Week 12 Projects
Lecture Slides
Week 12 Projects
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Week 10
This Week we talk about common administrative tasks like managing printers, users, groups, and log files
Lecture Slides
Projects (.pdf)
Lecture Slides
Projects (.pdf)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Week 9
This week we talked about managing Linux processes
Lecture slides:
Week 9 Slides
Projects:
Week 9 Projects
Lecture slides:
Week 9 Slides
Projects:
Week 9 Projects
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Week 8
Welcome Back From Spring Break. This week we dive right in again talking about Linux System Initialization and the X Windows System. Lecture Slides: Week 8 Slides I have decided to try something new pertaining to projects. The labs we were using just seemed to have too many errors. Download the following PDF for your projects Week 8 Projects
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Week 7
This week We talk about using and scripting the bash shell.
Here are the lecture slide:
Week 7
Here is the lab for this week:
Lab 1
Here are the lecture slide:
Week 7
Here is the lab for this week:
Lab 1
Remember, next week is the exam.
It will be held at the same time as class. You will have the entire period to finish the exam and it will be open book, open note, and you may use your computers as well. You will need to turn in you notebooks to be checked off and also bring with you a green scantron exam form (Form 882-E) and a #2 pencil. Exam form are sold downstairs at the info counter for $.25.
THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUPS!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Week 5
This Week we talked about Linux devices and file system administration.
Here are the lecture slides:
Week 5 Lecture
Here are the labs for this week
Week 5 Lab 1
Week 5 Lab 2
Here are the lecture slides:
Week 5 Lecture
Here are the labs for this week
Week 5 Lab 1
Week 5 Lab 2
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Week 3
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Week 2
I can't believe is already the second week! Ok here is the power point for this week:
Week 2 Power Point
So I have decided that the Official Linux Release for this class will be Fedora core 14. I had thought I might use Ubuntu or Cent OS but feel that Fedora is better suited for learning the exam essentials. You certainly can use any distro you like, in fact, I encourage you to try out as many Linux Distro as possible. You can do this all for free by downloading Virtual Box and then install the different Distros as VMs.
This week we talked about hardware requirements and considerations for Linux. We installed a Fedora Core VM and got it updated and made a few config changes so that we will be able to better manage the system. If you have a computer at home, I encourage you to try this so that you have a workstation to do extra study. Remember, getting good with Linux takes time and effort. Its just like a friend, the more time you spend with them the better you know them. =)
As for labs, I found something online that is really cool. I was going to write all the labs but instead of re-inventing the wheel, I found an open-source destination for Linux labs. Its at labmanual.org. This week we are going to go through the first two labs.
Lab 1
Lab 2
Remember to take notes on the things you learn in these labs in your notebook. Your note book should be written as a personal Linux reference manual for yourself as well as readable by me.
Ok, keep it up its going to start getting fun from here!
Week 2 Power Point
So I have decided that the Official Linux Release for this class will be Fedora core 14. I had thought I might use Ubuntu or Cent OS but feel that Fedora is better suited for learning the exam essentials. You certainly can use any distro you like, in fact, I encourage you to try out as many Linux Distro as possible. You can do this all for free by downloading Virtual Box and then install the different Distros as VMs.
This week we talked about hardware requirements and considerations for Linux. We installed a Fedora Core VM and got it updated and made a few config changes so that we will be able to better manage the system. If you have a computer at home, I encourage you to try this so that you have a workstation to do extra study. Remember, getting good with Linux takes time and effort. Its just like a friend, the more time you spend with them the better you know them. =)
As for labs, I found something online that is really cool. I was going to write all the labs but instead of re-inventing the wheel, I found an open-source destination for Linux labs. Its at labmanual.org. This week we are going to go through the first two labs.
Lab 1
Lab 2
Remember to take notes on the things you learn in these labs in your notebook. Your note book should be written as a personal Linux reference manual for yourself as well as readable by me.
Ok, keep it up its going to start getting fun from here!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Week 1
Well, I got through it. I apologize again for my voice. Hopefully I will have recovered by next week. Make sure you are reading through chapter 1.
Week 1 Lecture Power Point
I was asked to post a list of books that I thought are good books aimed at teaching linux and not just oriented at teaching for the certification exam. I am going to list these as Amazon links for ease but they are not affiliate links:
Essential System Administration was the tome I cut my teeth on. Its known as the Armadillo book and its a bit out of date but is still considered the bible to Unix administration.
Linux System Administration is another great book specifically on Linux Admin. This has been the bible for Linux Admins for years as well.
Linux In A Nutshell is the best reference book on Linux. This is people that have the basics but need a quickreference when they get stuck on something. This is a reference book. The information is quick and consice and not really a how to book. This one should be by your side whenever you are working.
Did you notice all of these were from the same publisher, O'Reilly? No I'm not related but they do, in my humble opinion, create some of the best Tech related books on the market. They also offer a great service to which I subscribe at Safari Books Online. They have thousands of tech books online and searchable and I cannot tell you how many times this services has save my neck.
I will post more books as I have time to review them. See you next week!.
Week 1 Lecture Power Point
I was asked to post a list of books that I thought are good books aimed at teaching linux and not just oriented at teaching for the certification exam. I am going to list these as Amazon links for ease but they are not affiliate links:
Essential System Administration was the tome I cut my teeth on. Its known as the Armadillo book and its a bit out of date but is still considered the bible to Unix administration.
Linux System Administration is another great book specifically on Linux Admin. This has been the bible for Linux Admins for years as well.
Linux In A Nutshell is the best reference book on Linux. This is people that have the basics but need a quickreference when they get stuck on something. This is a reference book. The information is quick and consice and not really a how to book. This one should be by your side whenever you are working.
Did you notice all of these were from the same publisher, O'Reilly? No I'm not related but they do, in my humble opinion, create some of the best Tech related books on the market. They also offer a great service to which I subscribe at Safari Books Online. They have thousands of tech books online and searchable and I cannot tell you how many times this services has save my neck.
I will post more books as I have time to review them. See you next week!.
Monday, January 31, 2011
About The New CompTIA Linux + Certification Exams
As of October 2010, There are now two exams that must be successfully passed in order to receive the Lunix+ certification from CompTIA. They updated the exams to include newer developments in the more popular Linux distros.
The exams are LX0-101 and LX0-102
Also you may at the time of taking the test opt to become eligible for the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) certification. Successfully passing LX0-101 and LX0-102 will also earn you the LPIC-1 Certification
Each exam is currently $173. You will need to purchase a separate voucher for each exam.
The exams can be take at Person VUE and Prometric testing centers.
If you fail your first attempt, there is no waiting period before attempting a retest. If you fail a second time you will be required to wait 14 days before retaking the exam. Each attempt will require the purchase of a new exam voucher.
The exams are LX0-101 and LX0-102
Also you may at the time of taking the test opt to become eligible for the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) certification. Successfully passing LX0-101 and LX0-102 will also earn you the LPIC-1 Certification
Each exam is currently $173. You will need to purchase a separate voucher for each exam.
The exams can be take at Person VUE and Prometric testing centers.
If you fail your first attempt, there is no waiting period before attempting a retest. If you fail a second time you will be required to wait 14 days before retaking the exam. Each attempt will require the purchase of a new exam voucher.
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