Chapter 1 Working on the Command Line.

Task 1.1: Use Basic Command-Line Features.

Task 1.2: Manage Files and Directories.

Task 1.3: Manage Links.

Task 1.4: Find Files.

Task 1.5: Edit Files.

Task 1.6: Manage Accounts.

Task 1.7: Use Streams, Pipes, and Redirection.

Task 1.8: Manage the Shell Environment.

Task 1.9: Write Basic Scripts.

Chapter 2 Managing Hardware and the Kernel.

Task 2.1: Set BIOS Options.

Task 2.2: Learn about Your Hardware.

Task 2.3: Resolve Hardware Conflicts.

Task 2.4: Configure USB Devices.

Task 2.5: Configure Disk Devices.

Task 2.6: Configure and Compile a Kernel.

Task 2.7: Use Power Management Features.

Task 2.8: Configure X Options.

Task 2.9: Manage X Logins.

Task 2.10: Use X for Day-to-Day Operations.

Chapter 3 Managing Software.

Task 3.1: Use RPM.

Task 3.2: Use Debian Packages.

Task 3.3: Install Programs from Source.

Task 3.4: Perform System Backups.

Task 3.5: Manage Running Processes.

Task 3.6: Adjust Process Priorities.

Task 3.7: Manage Runlevels.

Task 3.8: Schedule Jobs to Run in the Future.

Chapter 4 Documenting the System.

Task 4.1: Maintain a System Log Book.

Task 4.2: Monitor System Performance.

Task 4.3: Use System Log Files.

Task 4.4: Use System Documentation.

Task 4.5: Use Online Documentation.

5 Managing Partitions and Filesystems.

Task 5.1: Plan a Partition Scheme.

Task 5.2: Use fdisk to Create Partitions.

Task 5.3: Create Filesystems.

Task 5.4: Manually Mount and Unmount Filesystems.

Task 5.5: Use /etc/fstab.

Task 5.6: Check Filesystem Integrity.

Task 5.7: Configure a Boot Loader.

Chapter 6 Configuring Network Features.

Task 6.1: Understand TCP/IP.

Task 6.2: Bring Up the Network.

Task 6.3: Monitor Network Connections.

Task 6.4: Configure Routing.

Task 6.5: Manage a Super Server.

Task 6.6: Operate a Mail Server.

Task 6.7: Run a Web Server.

Task 6.8: Manage a File Sharing Server.

Task 6.9: Manage an SSH Server.

Task 6.10: Add a Printer Using CUPS.

Task 6.11: Manage Printing.

Chapter 7 Managing Security.

Task 7.1: Blocking Unwanted Network Access.

Task 7.2: Enable User-Level Security Restrictions.

Task 7.3: Set Good User and System Passwords.

Task 7.4: Monitor for Security Breaches.

Index.