GNU/Linux Residential Workshops - learn linux in the mountains of France

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18 March 2013 - 24 March 2013

This extensive beginners workshop provides a much broader understanding of the use of a GNU/Linux operating system, the principles, structure and capabilities of open source software. On completion, Delegates will be equipped with the knowledge required to comfortably navigate the system and to maintain, manipulate and update files and packages. This workshop covers elements included in the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) Level One course.

You will learn how to:

Work with GNU/Linux Directory Structures.
Apply Security - Root, Users, Groups and Permissions.
Use Shell Commands - basics.
Set-up and use X-windows - KDE and other Desktop Managers.
Operate within a Multi-user and multi-tasking environment.
Utilise System Process Management.
Apply the basics of Networking and connect to remote systems.
Work with commonly used Linux applications and tools.
Manage File Systems and transfer information.
Log-in and how to set up User Accounts.
Realise the potentials and principles of free/open-source software.
Install and remove application packages.
Connect to External Devices - an overview.

During this workshop, participants will become familiar with all the most commonly needed aspects of fine tuning a GNU/Linux system. On completion they will be conversant with the information needed to deal with system management in each of the component areas detailed.

Holiday Workshop:	Fundamentals of GNU/Linux
Start Date:	18 March 2013
Duration:	7
End Date:	24 March 2013
Price:	595.00 €
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