Upon completing the course, you will be able to:

• Install common Linux distributions
• Automate the installation of Linux through the use of “kickstart” scripts
• Modify and maintain system configuration files and startup scripts
• Install and maintain software applications
• Administer user and group accounts
• Configure and control hardware devices
• Integrate Linux as a client within an existing network
• Configure TCP/IP network parameters
• Configure client software
• Configure and use the X-Window system
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Configure basic host security
• Compile and install a custom Linux kernel
• Describe and identify the run levels 0-6
• Configure printing (local and network)