Ubuntu Certification
by Michael Jang
Start the free chapterLinux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become one of the most popular distribution among Linux users, and the Ubuntu Certified Professional is the credential for administrators who want to prove their skills with this distribution. This "how to" course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the UCP exam. To begin learning, simply click the links.
Course content
Introduction3 lessons
Ubuntu Community8 lessons
- Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives4:011 credit or ad
- The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure2:341 credit or ad
- The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories4:391 credit or ad
- Seeds & Architectures4:551 credit or ad
- The Launchpad Platform3:191 credit or ad
- Ubuntu Community Support3:141 credit or ad
- Bugs & Solutions3:391 credit or ad
- Review of Terms4:211 credit or ad
Installing Ubuntu Linux6 lessons
Hardware & Power Management8 lessons
- Hardware Detection4:591 credit or ad
- SATA Disk Management6:481 credit or ad
- USB & Other Devices2:401 credit or ad
- Wireless Management4:581 credit or ad
- Modern Power Management3:171 credit or ad
- ACPI Files in the /proc/acpi Directory4:191 credit or ad
- More on ACPI Configuration4:311 credit or ad
- udev & Driver Manager4:571 credit or ad
Package & Repository Management9 lessons
- The Repository Configuration File6:531 credit or ad
- Use the dpkg & alien Commands5:321 credit or ad
- Understand the apt- Commands6:091 credit or ad
- More on the apt- Commands7:001 credit or ad
- When to Use Security Updates3:001 credit or ad
- Update with Graphical Tools5:241 credit or ad
- Manage with Synaptic & More6:241 credit or ad
- The GNOME Application Manager2:411 credit or ad
- Create a Local Repository Mirror4:301 credit or ad
Printer Management7 lessons
- Install CUPS - Add a Printer6:441 credit or ad
- Printer Management & Administrators5:341 credit or ad
- Printer Management Commands4:571 credit or ad
- An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files7:041 credit or ad
- Accepting & Rejecting Jobs2:231 credit or ad
- Manage Print Queues5:131 credit or ad
- Printer Logs2:351 credit or ad
Localization & User Privileges6 lessons
Upstart & Landscape Management5 lessons
Network Interfaces5 lessons
Network Shares & File Systems6 lessons
The GNOME Desktop Environment10 lessons
- The GNOME gconf Configuration Tool3:521 credit or ad
- GNOME Configuration Files3:081 credit or ad
- GNOME Configuration Commands4:491 credit or ad
- Custom Panels/Menus/Icons & More7:131 credit or ad
- X Server Concepts & Configuration Files5:001 credit or ad
- X Server Configuration Commands4:111 credit or ad
- Manage Screen Resolution & Refresh Rates5:471 credit or ad
- Font Configuration Files & Commands5:061 credit or ad
- The GNOME Display Manager2:481 credit or ad
- Custom GNOME Login Options3:061 credit or ad