Automating Linux System Tasks and Backup Strategies

Overview/Description
To administer Linux system tasks and implement suitable backup strategies and schedules

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
190 Minutes

Objectives:

Automating Linux System Tasks and Backup Strategies

  • identify the function of the syslog daemon and default files, and to outline the commands associated with each.
  • work with the /etc/syslog.conf file and its associated message logs.
  • recognize the appropriate commands to implement the rotation and archiving of logs.
  • administer the syslog daemon and implement log rotation in Linux.
  • use at commands to manage job schedules in Linux.
  • use cron to schedule jobs in Linux.
  • distinguish between the levels of user access to jobs running in the cron and at services.
  • work with cron in Linux.
  • identify the main factors involved in developing a suitable Linux backup strategy.
  • suggest a suitable Linux backup strategy and schedule for a given scenario.
  • identify the appropriate commands for implementing Linux backups and restoration.
  • plan and implement a backup strategy.


    • Course Number: 206822_eng