Always wanted to feel more comfortable with Linux? Our resident Linux expert, Matthew, is presenting the first session of a basic Linux class, based on a commercial “Linux System Administrator I” class, with permission from the vendor of the class.

Sunday from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/225778745/

The topics of the course start off with the basics, but the class will continue beyond the proposed eight-weeks if students want to move on to advanced topics:

1. Accessing the command line.
2. Managing files from the command line.
3. Getting help in Linux
4. Creating, viewing, and editing text files.
5. Managing local Linux users and groups.
6. Controlling access to files with Linux file system permissions.
7. Monitoring and managing Linux processes.
8. Controlling Services and Daemons.
9. Configuring and Securing OpenSSH Service.
10. Analyzing and storing logs.
11. Managing Linux networking.
12. Archiving and copying files between systems.
13. Installing and updating software packages.
14. Accessing Linux file systems.
15. Using virtualized systems.

Since Unallocated Space runs off of donations, we would like to mention that the recommended donation for this class is $5. It is by no means a requirement! Attendance to the space, and this class, is 100% free to all!