SCL SUSE Linux Workshop August 13, 2015 Day 1

Robert Katz

SUSE Linux Essentials for Windows Professionals

Today places emphasis on accessing online help, using Linux management utilities such as YaST to install and manage software, manage users and learn about the new boot process facilities.

Day 1 Agenda Morning 10-Noon [Rev 2]

  • History of Linux
  • SUSE Linux Releases
  • Using Help
  • *** 11AM Break ***
  • Introduction to YaST: User Management
  • From Gnome to the Command Line
  • useradd Command
  • Managing/Securing the User Environment

Noon - 1PM Lunch

Day 1 Agenda Afternoon 1-4PM [Rev 3]

  • Introduction to YaST: Software Management
  • Installing/Removing Software with AutoYaST
  • Installing/Removing Software with RPM
  • Updating with Patches: YaST Online Update (YOU)
  • Querying RPM database
  • *** 2PM Break ***
  • Package Management on Command line: Zypper, rpm
  • Introduction to YaST: Device and Hardware Management
  • Managing System Initialization
  • *** 3PM Break ***
  • Managing Remote Access
  • Verifying Network Connectivity

The key things I learned as a System Administrator are to be organized, patient, communicate and be flexible. --Robert Katz