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Linux
  • syllabus
  • unit 1-Introduction
    • Unit I: Introduction to Linux
    • 2. Advantages of Linux over other operating systems
    • 3.File systems
    • 4.Culture of free software
  • unit 2-Basics of Linux
    • 1.Commands
    • 2.shell
    • 3.Text Editors
    • 4.The file system of Linux
    • 5.Directories and their special purpose
    • 6.permission
  • unit 3-Installation
    • 1. Partitioning
    • 2. Installation of Linux
    • 3. Troubleshooting of installation
  • unit 4-System Administration
    • 1.Root login
    • 2.Superuser
    • 3.Configuration of hardware with kudzu
    • 4. Checking System Space:
    • 5. Monitoring System Performance:
    • 6. Working with a File System:
    • 7.Configuring modules
    • 8.jail shell
    • 9.awk
    • 10.sed
  • unit 5-User Management
    • 1.Creating user accounts
    • 2.Setting user defaults
    • 3.Providing support to users
    • 4.Modifying accounts
    • 5.Deleting user accounts
    • 6.Checking disk quotas
    • 7.Sending mail to all users
  • unit 6-Security and System Handling
    • 1.Understanding shell scripts
    • 2.System startup and shutdown
    • 3.Scheduling system tasks
    • 4.Backing up and restoring
    • 5.Password protection
    • 6.File security
  • unit 7-Setting up a Web Server
    • 1.Introduction to a web server
    • 2.Starting the Apache webserver
    • 3.Configuring the Apache webserver
    • 4.Monitoring server activities
  • unit 8-Setting up DHCP and NIS
    • 1.Introduction to DHCP
    • 2.Setting up DHCP Server
    • 3.Setting up DHCP Client
    • 4.Understand NIS
  • unit 9-Setting up a Database Server
    • 1.Configuring database server
    • 2.Checking the status
    • 3.Working with database
  • unit 10-Setting up DNS
    • 1.Introduction to DNS
    • 2.Setting up DNS and configuration
    • 3.Querying DNS
  • unit 11-ISP Simulation
    • 1.Integration of servers
    • 2.DNS, Web, Email, etc
  • fullform
  • Assignment
  • Practicals
    • 1.Linux utilities
    • 2.OS installation project work
    • 3.User management using a terminal
    • 4.Security level access control list
    • 1.Network setting
    • 2.Server configuration of DHCP, DNS, Database server
    • 3.Demonstration of the web, mail, file server
  • imp questions
    • short-notes
    • unit 1
    • unit 2
    • unit 3
    • unit 4
    • unit 5
    • unit 6
    • unit 7
    • unit 8
    • unit 9
    • unit 10
    • unit 11
    • unit ii
  • services
    • create_service
  • Viva+Practical
    • VIVA questions
    • Practical questions
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  1. unit 1-Introduction

2. Advantages of Linux over other operating systems

Linux offers several advantages over other operating systems, which contribute to its popularity in various domains:

  • Open Source: Being open source means that Linux is not only free to use but also allows users to view and modify the source code. This fosters a vibrant community of developers and encourages innovation.

  • Customization: Linux distributions can be tailored to specific needs. Users can select from a vast array of software packages and desktop environments, creating a highly customized computing environment.

  • Stability: Linux is known for its stability, which is essential for servers and critical systems. It can run for extended periods without performance degradation.

  • Security: Linux has a strong security model with user and group permissions, mandatory access controls (e.g., SELinux), and regular security updates. This makes it less susceptible to malware and other security threats.

  • Performance: Linux is efficient in terms of resource utilization. It can run on a wide range of hardware, from embedded devices to supercomputers, with minimal overhead.

  • Community Support: The Linux community is vast and active, providing extensive online resources, forums, and documentation. This makes it easy to find help and solutions to problems.

  • Scalability: Linux scales well from small devices to large data centers. It can handle heavy workloads and is often the choice for cloud computing and virtualization.

  • Compatibility: Linux supports a wide variety of file systems and network protocols, ensuring compatibility with various technologies and software.

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