Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is the first in a series of three courses designed to prepare the student to take LPI level certification exams. Each of these courses corresponds to one of the levels of LPI exam levels as LPI I, II and III. The purpose of this course is to develop sufficient expertise, knowledge, skills and confidence to enable the student to pursue self development in order to be able to take Linux certification exams. Subjects covered: Linux Command- Line Tools Managing Software Configuring Hardware Managing File and Filesystems The X Windows System The Boot Process and Scripts Documentation and Security Administering the System Basic Networking Managing Servers In addition the following areas are covered as well: Multi boot installation, Linux commands (almost all are the same or very similar to UNIX commands), system management and maintenance, scripting, diagnosis and troubleshooting, setting up a simple network and use of network commands. Updating and upgrading software, installation of new software and applications. Operating systems theory, design or construction are not covered. However, key characteristics of a superior operating system are explored. An integral part of this course is extensive lab work in the class. 