Ubuntu Certification Tutorials


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Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become one of the most popular distribution among Linux users, and the Ubuntu Certified Professional is the credential for administrators who want to prove their skills with this distribution. This "how to" course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the UCP exam. To begin learning, simply click the links.

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Introduction
	Welcome	(02:24)
	Ubuntu Certified Professional Curriculum	(03:52)
	System Requirements	(03:47)
Ubuntu Community
	Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives	(04:01)
	The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure	(02:34)
	The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories	(04:39)
	Seeds & Architectures	(04:55)
	The Launchpad Platform	(03:19)
	Ubuntu Community Support	(03:14)
	Bugs & Solutions	(03:39)
	Review of Terms	(04:21)
Installing Ubuntu Linux
	Prepare to Install	(04:24)
	The Graphical Installer	(04:22)
	The Text Installer	(03:13)
	Text Installation Partitioning	(04:43)
	Additional Installation Highlights	(04:03)
	Server Installation Highlights	(03:12)
Hardware & Power Management
	Hardware Detection	(04:59)
	SATA Disk Management	(06:48)
	USB & Other Devices	(02:40)
	Wireless Management	(04:58)
	Modern Power Management	(03:17)
	ACPI Files in the /proc/acpi Directory	(04:19)
	More on ACPI Configuration	(04:31)
	udev & Driver Manager	(04:57)
Package & Repository Management
	The Repository Configuration File	(06:53)
	Use the dpkg & alien Commands	(05:32)
	Understand the apt- Commands	(06:09)
	More on the apt- Commands	(07:00)
	When to Use Security Updates	(03:00)
	Update with Graphical Tools	(05:24)
	Manage with Synaptic & More	(06:24)
	The GNOME Application Manager	(02:41)
	Create a Local Repository Mirror	(04:30)
Printer Management
	Install CUPS - Add a Printer	(06:44)
	Printer Management & Administrators	(05:34)
	Printer Management Commands	(04:57)
	An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files	(07:04)
	Accepting & Rejecting Jobs	(02:23)
	Manage Print Queues	(05:13)
	Printer Logs	(02:35)
Localization & User Privileges
	Set Up a Locale	(05:02)
	Add Language Packs	(03:44)
	The Administrative Sudo	(03:49)
	Custom /etc/sudoers	(05:21)
	Add More Users from the Command Line	(04:14)
	Add More Users with users-admin	(05:41)
Upstart & Landscape Management
	The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 1	(05:06)
	The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 2	(07:04)
	Upstart Control with initctl	(03:54)
	Configure & Register on Landscape	(05:53)
	What Landscape Sees	(02:50)
Network Interfaces
	Current Network Interface Config pt. 1	(03:16)
	Current Network Interface Config pt. 2	(05:13)
	Configure a DHCP Client	(03:35)
	Network Configuration Files	(04:41)
	Network Management from the Command Line	(06:10)
Network Shares & File Systems
	The NFS Kernel Server	(02:57)
	Make Sure the NFS Server Works	(04:03)
	Mount an NFS Share	(02:54)
	Basic Samba Shares	(07:44)
	The shares-admin Tool & NFS	(04:40)
	The shares-admin Tool & Samba	(04:36)
The GNOME Desktop Environment
	The GNOME gconf Configuration Tool	(03:52)
	GNOME Configuration Files	(03:08)
	GNOME Configuration Commands	(04:49)
	Custom Panels/Menus/Icons & More	(07:13)
	X Server Concepts & Configuration Files	(05:00)
	X Server Configuration Commands	(04:11)
	Manage Screen Resolution & Refresh Rates	(05:47)
	Font Configuration Files & Commands	(05:06)
	The GNOME Display Manager	(02:48)
	Custom GNOME Login Options	(03:06)
Evolution & Desktop Searches
	Review Email Protocols	(03:50)
	Configure an Evolution Account	(05:53)
	Integrate Evolution Exchange	(02:49)
	Set Up an Evolution Email Filter	(03:25)
	Configure the Tracker for Searches	(05:24)
	More on the Tracker	(03:38)
About the UCP Exam
	Different Question Formats	(02:42)
	Computer vs. Paper & Pencil Tests	(02:24)
In Conclusion / Credits
	Wrap Up	(02:12)
	About this Author	(01:27)

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Title:	Ubuntu Certification
Author:	Michael Jang
SKU:	33915
ISBN:	1-934743-97-6
Duration:	6 hrs / 83 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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Ubuntu Certification Tutorials

Introduction

Ubuntu Community

Installing Ubuntu Linux

Hardware & Power Management

Package & Repository Management

Printer Management

Localization & User Privileges

Upstart & Landscape Management

Network Interfaces

Network Shares & File Systems

The GNOME Desktop Environment

Evolution & Desktop Searches

About the UCP Exam

In Conclusion / Credits