VTC Ubuntu Certification

Course: Ubuntu Certification
Author: Michael Jang

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.

Welcome (02:24) T
Ubuntu Certified Professional Curriculum (03:52) T
System Requirements (03:47) T
Ubuntu Community
Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives (04:01) T
The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure (02:34) T
The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories (04:39) T
Seeds & Architectures (04:55) T
The Launchpad Platform (03:19) T
Ubuntu Community Support (03:14) T
Bugs & Solutions (03:39) T
Review of Terms (04:21) T
Installing Ubuntu Linux
Prepare to Install (04:24) T
The Graphical Installer (04:22) T
The Text Installer (03:13) T
Text Installation Partitioning (04:43) T
Additional Installation Highlights (04:03) T
Server Installation Highlights (03:12) T
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)