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UNIX/Linux Administration (Intermediate Level)



Introduction:


This course teaches the basic working environment of a Linux system. It introduces commonly required operations that can be performed by entering commands interactively in a command terminal, along with functions available in the K Desktop Environment (KDE) and Gnome.  This course will concentrate on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to know about:

 

  • Understanding the User Environment
  • Understanding the meaning of File System
  • Understanding User Interface 
  • Learning how to use  Using the Shell
  • Learning how to write Bash and Korn Shell Scripts
  • Learning how to use  The vi Editor
  • Learning how to Configure and Setup Network 

Who Should Attend?


IT Engineers, IT Professionals, IT Directors, Engineers, IT Project Managers, IT Auditors, IT Compliance Managers, IT Coordinators, IT Support Managers, IT Officers, IT Support Specialists, IT System Administration, Technical Support Professionals, Chief Information Officers, Chief Risk Officers, Information Assurance Officers, Program Managers, Network Systems Analysts, Government Program Managers, R&D Project Managers, Software and System Developers, Chief Security Officers, Security Specialists, Chief Information Security Officers, Directors of Security, Security Architects, Security Operation Center Managers, Security Consultants, Security Managers, Security Auditors, Security Directors, Systems Administrators, Incident Response Analysts, Business Owners, Security Analysts, Security Systems Engineer, Network Architect, Operations Managers, Risk Management Professionals, Network Administration Professionals, Application Developers, Application Support Analysts, Application Engineers, Associate Developers, Technology Officers, Information Officers, Help Desk Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Database Administrators, Network Architects, Network Engineers, Network System Administrators, System Analysts, System Architects, System Designers, UNIX professionals, User and application support specialists, Software developers and those working toward becoming an effective system, Network or database administrator on the UNIX platform, Anyone who deal directly or indirectly with UNIX system 

Course Outline:


Overview

  • Process Concepts
  • The Graphical Environment 
  • Using GUIs remotely
  • Customizing the Graphical Environments

 

Getting Started with the Command Language

  • Bash Shell Syntax Rules
  • Documentation via man and info
  • Command Line Editing
  • Basic Network Operations

 

Managing Files

  • File Specification Syntax
  • Device Specifications
  • Directory Specifications
  • Regular Expressions and Special Characters
  • RHEL 6 Commands to Manipulate Files
  • File Protection Mechanisms
  • vi Editor
  • ex Editor (commands within vi)
  • Alternative editors 
  • Creating and Editing Text Files
  • Advanced Features of the vi Editor
  • Mapping keys

 

Managing of System Users

  • UID and GID concepts
  • Creation of a user account
  • Security through password aging
  • Controlling access by groups

 

Improving the User Interface

  • Saving History Commands
  • Creating Command Aliases
  • Redirection of Input and Output
  • Using Hard and Symbolic Links
  • Process Control Commands

 

Shell Script Procedures

  • Rules for Creating Procedures
  • The .bash_profile procedure

 

Writing Bash and Korn Shell Scripts

  • Bash / Korn Shell environment variables
  • Substitution of variables      
  • Command substitution in variables
  • Decision statements      
  • Looping statement constructs  
  • Formatting variable values for output 
  • Typesetting integer variables
  • Generating menus and processing with case
  • Using and defining functions
  • Special parameter/variable substitutions
  • Defining and using indexed arrays

 

System Installation and Updating

  • Installation types and methods
  • Maintaining the system via patches
  • Managing system software

 

Startup and Shutdown

  • Components involved in the Linux boot
  • Grub loader stages and configuration
  • Default bootstrap
  • Boot to single-user mode
  • Linux startup methods, tools, and procedures
  • Understanding run levels
  • Adding procedures to the startup mechanisms
  • Shutdown methods and control

 

Managing Disk and Tape Volumes

  • Commands to manipulate disks/filesystems
  • Partitioning disk surfaces with fdisk
  • Creating ext2/ext3/ext4 file systems (mkfs)
  • Manipulating file system structures
  • Verifying file system structures  (fsck)
  • Making file systems available to software (mount)
  • Configuring swap space(s)
  • Logical Volume Management (LVM)

 

Network Setup and Configuration

  • TCP/IP address selection
  • Host names and related files
  • Configuring network devices
  • Network testing with ping
  • Network utilities

 

Basic Server Setups (Procedures and Mechanisms)

  • DNS 
  • FTP
  • Mail
  • Web 
  • Samba

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
IT49 12 Jan 2020 16 Jan 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
IT49 02 Mar 2020 06 Mar 2020 Istanbul US$ 4500 Book
IT49 18 May 2020 22 May 2020 Milan US$ 5500 Book
IT49 20 Jul 2020 24 Jul 2020 Shanghai US$ 5500 Book
IT49 14 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
IT49 23 Nov 2020 27 Nov 2020 Bali US$ 5500 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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