Course Modules

1. Shells, Scripting and Data Management

1.1. Customize and use the shell environment
1.2. Customize or write simple scripts
1.3. SQL data management

2. User Interfaces and Desktops

2.1. Install and configure X11
2.2. Setup a display manager
2.3. Accessibility

3. Administrative Tasks

3.1. Manage user and group accounts and related system files
3.2. Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs
3.3. Localisation and internationalisation

4. Essential System Services

4.1. Maintain system time
4.2. System logging
4.3. Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics
4.4. Manage printers and printing

5. Networking Fundamentals

5.1. Fundamentals of internet protocols
5.2. Basic network configuration
5.3. Basic network troubleshooting
5.4. Configure client side DNS

6. Security

6.1. Perform security administration tasks
6.2. Setup host security
6.3. Securing data with encryption