Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course shows users how to schedule jobs, manage system logging, and document their own Linux systems.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Schedule and manage jobs using the at command
Schedule jobs using the batch command
Schedule and manage jobs using cron
Configure and manage system logging
Document a Linux system
Identify key documentation resources

Topics: 
Scheduling Jobs with at
Managing Jobs scheduled with at
Scheduling Jobs with batch
Scheduling Jobs with crontab
Managing cron Jobs
Managing System Logging with syslogd
Configuring syslogd
Managing Logs
Rotating Logs
Archiving Logs
Using Logs for Troubleshooting
Documenting and Supporting Your System
Using Documentation
Managing Documentation Support

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.