Hardware Configurations for Linux

Hardware Configurations for Linux

Overview/Description
To appreciate the hardware issues surounding a Linux installation

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator

Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems ideally encompassing Unix knowledge because of the similarity to Linux

Expected Duration
180 Minutes

Objectives:

Hardware Configurations for Linux

identify the principal methods for configuring SCSI devices.

identify the principal methods of configuring PCI and ISA buses.

select the principal methods for configuring sound cards and ensuring compatibility requirements.

recognize compatibility and configuration issues for using a modem in Linux.

select the steps and commands used to configure the appropriate hardware devices for a Linux installation.

identify the main characteristics of the three major standards for communicating with peripheral devices.

identify the steps for configuring ISDN and DSL connections with the Network Administration Tool.

identify the methods for configuring Linux for USB devices.

select the steps and commands used to configure Linux to handle peripheral devices.

Course Number: 206384_eng