Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are two primary responsibilities of a Linux administrator?
What are two primary responsibilities of a Linux administrator?
Maximizing OS performance and performing system backups.
List three common Linux distributions.
List three common Linux distributions.
Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Debian.
What are the three main parts of the Linux operating system?
What are the three main parts of the Linux operating system?
Kernel, shell, and programs.
How does the shell function in the Linux environment?
How does the shell function in the Linux environment?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the kernel in the Linux operating system?
What is the role of the kernel in the Linux operating system?
Signup and view all the answers
Name one function that a Linux administrator performs after a system crash.
Name one function that a Linux administrator performs after a system crash.
Signup and view all the answers
What do error logs help Linux administrators to analyze?
What do error logs help Linux administrators to analyze?
Signup and view all the answers
Can you name a shell used in Linux? Provide one example.
Can you name a shell used in Linux? Provide one example.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of groups in user management?
What is the purpose of groups in user management?
Signup and view all the answers
Which command do you use to add a new user to the system?
Which command do you use to add a new user to the system?
Signup and view all the answers
How can you delete a user account while retaining their home directory?
How can you delete a user account while retaining their home directory?
Signup and view all the answers
What command is used to view all users in the system?
What command is used to view all users in the system?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the user expiration date?
What is the purpose of the user expiration date?
Signup and view all the answers
Which command is used to set a user expiration date?
Which command is used to set a user expiration date?
Signup and view all the answers
How can you check a user's account expiration date?
How can you check a user's account expiration date?
Signup and view all the answers
Provide an example command to set an expiration date for user 'john' to December 31, 2024.
Provide an example command to set an expiration date for user 'john' to December 31, 2024.
Signup and view all the answers
What command would you use to copy a file named 'image.jpg' from Downloads to Pictures?
What command would you use to copy a file named 'image.jpg' from Downloads to Pictures?
Signup and view all the answers
How can you verify that 'image.jpg' was successfully copied to the Pictures folder?
How can you verify that 'image.jpg' was successfully copied to the Pictures folder?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the 'mv' command accomplish in file management?
What does the 'mv' command accomplish in file management?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the tilde symbol (~) in Linux commands?
What is the meaning of the tilde symbol (~) in Linux commands?
Signup and view all the answers
If you are deep in folders, how would you navigate back one folder level using Linux commands?
If you are deep in folders, how would you navigate back one folder level using Linux commands?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the 'tree' command do in a Linux environment?
What does the 'tree' command do in a Linux environment?
Signup and view all the answers
What actions are included in user management?
What actions are included in user management?
Signup and view all the answers
Which command would you use to move 'image.jpg' from Downloads to Documents?
Which command would you use to move 'image.jpg' from Downloads to Documents?
Signup and view all the answers
What command can be used to list all running processes in detail on a Linux system?
What command can be used to list all running processes in detail on a Linux system?
Signup and view all the answers
Describe the steps to terminate a process in a graphical interface.
Describe the steps to terminate a process in a graphical interface.
Signup and view all the answers
What command is used to update the package list in Ubuntu?
What command is used to update the package list in Ubuntu?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the 'top' command in Linux?
What is the purpose of the 'top' command in Linux?
Signup and view all the answers
How can you remove a package and its configuration files in Ubuntu?
How can you remove a package and its configuration files in Ubuntu?
Signup and view all the answers
What steps should you follow to install LibreOffice using the Ubuntu Software Center?
What steps should you follow to install LibreOffice using the Ubuntu Software Center?
Signup and view all the answers
What should you do if there are available updates for installed packages in Ubuntu?
What should you do if there are available updates for installed packages in Ubuntu?
Signup and view all the answers
Which option in the 'ps' command shows processes for all users?
Which option in the 'ps' command shows processes for all users?
Signup and view all the answers
What information do you need to create a user account during Ubuntu installation?
What information do you need to create a user account during Ubuntu installation?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the steps to initiate the Ubuntu installation process after entering user account details?
What are the steps to initiate the Ubuntu installation process after entering user account details?
Signup and view all the answers
What should you do once the installation process is complete?
What should you do once the installation process is complete?
Signup and view all the answers
After the restart, how do you access your new Ubuntu Desktop?
After the restart, how do you access your new Ubuntu Desktop?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of the Software Updater after installing Ubuntu?
What is the purpose of the Software Updater after installing Ubuntu?
Signup and view all the answers
Which tool can you use to create a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu Server installation?
Which tool can you use to create a bootable USB drive for Ubuntu Server installation?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the minimum hardware requirements for Ubuntu Server?
What are the minimum hardware requirements for Ubuntu Server?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the first step to starting the installation from the USB drive?
What is the first step to starting the installation from the USB drive?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the command used in the Terminal to update the package list before installing LibreOffice?
What is the command used in the Terminal to update the package list before installing LibreOffice?
Signup and view all the answers
How can you launch LibreOffice after installation using the Terminal?
How can you launch LibreOffice after installation using the Terminal?
Signup and view all the answers
What command would you use to create a new document named 'MyDocument.odt' in your Documents folder?
What command would you use to create a new document named 'MyDocument.odt' in your Documents folder?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the first step to downloading a video using youtube-dl?
What is the first step to downloading a video using youtube-dl?
Signup and view all the answers
In Ubuntu Desktop, how do you connect to a Wi-Fi network?
In Ubuntu Desktop, how do you connect to a Wi-Fi network?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system setting must be toggled on to ensure a wired connection is active?
Which system setting must be toggled on to ensure a wired connection is active?
Signup and view all the answers
What terminal command would you run to download a specific YouTube video identified by a URL?
What terminal command would you run to download a specific YouTube video identified by a URL?
Signup and view all the answers
What should you do after installing LibreOffice to start creating a document?
What should you do after installing LibreOffice to start creating a document?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Linux Server Administration - NITLS501
- Competence: RQF Level 5, 10 credits, ICT and Multimedia, NETWORKING AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
- Learning Hours: 100
- Module Type: Specific
- Curriculum: ICTNIT5001 TVET Certificate V in Networking and Internet Technologies
- Copyright: RWANDA TVET Board 2024
- Issue Date: September 2024
Linux Server Requirements
- Linux Admin: Similar to iOS and Windows admin, an operating system connecting internal hardware.
- Linux Admin Responsibilities: Maximize OS performance, install, update after crashes/reboots, maintenance checks, backups, error log review, root analysis, process user complaints, and train other admins.
- Linux Distribution: A complete operating system built around the Linux kernel. Includes Debian, OpenSUSE, Ubuntu, Red Hat enterprise Linux, Kali Linux, Slackware, MX Linux, Zypper, and Android.
Parts of Linux Operating System
- Kernel: Lowest layer, interfaces directly with hardware, responsible for allocating and managing resources.
- Shell: Acts as an interface between user and kernel, a command-line interpreter translating commands. Common shells include Bash, Zsh, Fish, and KornShell (ksh).
- Programs: Various small programs for different needs, typically designed to do one specific task well. Linux features include simplified software updates, free software licensing, access to source code, multiple distributions, and better malware protection.
Linux vs. Windows
- Linux: Open-source, more secure, cheaper license fees, revives outdated computer systems, reliable, and easy to update, lightweight, and easy to manage.
- Windows: Licensed operating system, designed for individuals with no computer programming knowledge and business or commercial users.
Users in Linux and Windows
-
Windows: Administrator, Standard, Child, Guest
-
Linux: Regular, Administrative, Service
-
Linux File Structure: Ordered in a tree structure, with the root directory.
-
Windows File Structure: Stored in folders on different data drivers (e.g., C:, D:, E:).
-
Linux Stability and Security: Stable and more secure than Windows, less susceptible to hacking. Windows, though widely used, is highly targeted by hackers.
Components of Linux System
- Kernel: Core, manages hardware, processes, and memory.
- System Library: Specialized functions that applications use to access kernel features.
- Shell: Command-line interface enabling user interaction with OS, executing commands, running scripts, and managing files.
- System Utility: Programs responsible for specialized individual-level tasks.
Advantages of Linux
- Open Source: Permission to contribute, edit, and improve the source code.
- Secure: Compared to Windows, less susceptible to attacks.
- Low License Fees: Unlike Windows and macOS, no explicit license costs.
- Revives Old Systems: Utilizes old technologies (firewalls, backup servers, low-end systems) to revive outdated PCs.
- Reliable: Known for reliability and trustworthiness, well-supported by security updates
- Easy to Update: Quicker and simpler software updates compared to Windows
- Lightweight: Portable systems.
- Easy to Manage: Customizability allows the addition/removal of features, icon sets, and wallpapers without restarting.
Limitations of Linux
- Compatibility: Limited hardware support, possible incompatibility issues.
- Steep Learning Curve: Especially for those unfamiliar with the command line.
- Software Interoperability: Not all software readily available; sometimes requires user finding workarounds.
- Lack of Standardization: Differences in package formats among Linux distributions create compatibility issues.
- Limited Commercial Support: Compared to other OSes, commercial support options may be restricted .
- Limited Gaming Support: Gaming support may be limited; many games are not natively developed for it.
Applications of Linux Server OS
- Web Servers
- Mail Servers
- Database Servers
- File Servers
Linux Server Selection Criteria - Hardware Requirements
- CPU: Compatible x86 64-bit processor
- Memory: At least 4GB RAM
- Disk Space: 20GB
- Graphics: Device with OpenGL support (e.g., Intel HD/UHD Graphics)
- Network: Active internet connection
Selection of Tools and Equipment
- Hardware Tools: Server, Network Interface Cards (NICs), Storage Devices (HDDs, SSDs, NAS), Rackmount Equipment, Keyboard and Mouse, Monitor, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Cable Management, Racks, and Cabinets.
- Software Tools: Operating System (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora), SSH Client, Terminal Emulator, Text Editor, Package Manager, System Monitoring Tools, Configuration Management Tools, Scripting Languages, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Web Servers, Virtualization Software.
Installation of Linux OS
- Choose Linux Distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian)
- Create Bootable USB/DVD
- Backup Data
- Boot from USB/DVD
- Configure Language & Region
- Configure Keyboard Layout
- Configure Wi-Fi
- Set up User Account(s)
- Install Ubuntu
- Post-Installation Setup
Linux Commands (File System Navigation)
- pwd : Shows current location.
- ls : Lists files and folders.
- cd : Changes working directory.
- mkdir : Creates new folder.
- rmdir : Removes empty folder.
- cp : Copies a file.
- mv : Moves or renames a file.
- ~ (tilde): Shortcut to home folder.
- . (dot): Current directory.
- .. (double dot) : Parent directory.
- tree : Displays file and folder structure.
User Management
- UID (User ID): Unique number identifying each user.
- GID (Group ID): Uniquely identifies a group.
- Common Commands: adduser, userdel, passwd, chage, groupadd, usermod (for adding, deleting, changing passwords, managing user expiration date, and adding/removing users from groups).
- Important Files: /etc/passwd, /etc/group
Permission Management
- File Permissions: Read (r), Write (w), Execute (x) for Owner, Group, and Others (symbolic notation).
- Common Commands: chmod (for changing permissions) using symbolic and octal notation
Process Management (monitoring and controlling running processes).
- Common Commands: ps (listing processes), top (real-time view)
Package Management (installing, updating, removing software).
- Common Commands: apt (package manager for Debian-based systems: update, upgrade, install, remove packages).
- Software Center: Graphical interface for installing packages.
Networking (managing network settings)
- Common Commands: ifconfig (deprecated in modern systems), ip addr (for modern systems), nmcli, iwconfig
- Network Troubleshooting: Using system logs and checking internet connectivity to resolve issues.
System Configuration
- Adjusting System Settings: optimizing system performance and usability including Display settings, Power settings, and User account management.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge of Linux Server Administration in this quiz. Covering key concepts, responsibilities, and distributions of the Linux operating system, this quiz is designed for those in ICT and Multimedia networking. Perfect for students pursuing a TVET Certificate V in Networking and Internet Technologies.