This is course is designed to provide existing AIX admins with an introduction to and an understanding of the basics of Linux system administration. This course is a valuable tool for system administrators and other technical support personnel who are already well versed in AIX and must now deal with Linux operating systems running on IBM Power.
Linux for AIX System Administrators
Linux for AIX System Administrators
Instructor: Upendra Rajan
Access provided by Georgetown University
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Linux and AIX system administration.
Skills you'll gain
- IBM Cloud
- General Networking
- Unix Shell
- Unix Commands
- Linux Commands
- Command-Line Interface
- Linux
- TCP/IP
- Package and Software Management
- File Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Storage
- System Configuration
- User Accounts
- Systems Administration
- Software Installation
- System Monitoring
- Unix
- File Systems
- Linux Administration
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization
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