Module 1

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Objectives

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Why Linux ? (becomes popularly)

Linux is a source opened operating system (OS) with all the

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Companies using Linux today

IBM

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Amazon.com

Sun Microsystems

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and many more

What can the Linux do ?

Linux is extremely valuable and is used in many ways. Its

deployed as a server, development or workstation with
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Web Hosting
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The Value Proposition

Reliability
Scalability
Security
ROI (Return On Investment)
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

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Reliability

You can easily manage the necessary workloads in todays

business environment

Linux machine can do as FTP server, Web server, Mail

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Scalability

The release of the 2.4 kernel can handle large business

workloads that once could only be addressed by closed,
proprietary platforms and solutions

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Security

The open source model allows for auditing policy

When problems are found, fixes are developed and tested
by the group of worldwide programmers

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ROI (Return On Investment)

The open source licensing model allows for no per unit fees
or licensing charges.

This will significantly reduce IT infrastructure expense

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TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

Each Linux administrator can maintain a large number of

servers and clients. This reduces the total cost of ownership of
Linux versus Windows, Netware and other PC platforms

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LPI 101 Exam

One of two exams required for the LPIC Level 1 (LPIC-1)

This exam tests your knowledge on four of ten major topics
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LPI 101 Exam

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LPI 101 Exam

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LPI 101 Exam

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LPI 101 Exam

Exam:
Time: 120mins
Questions: 60
Passed Score: 500
Prize: 155 USD
Location: Prometric or VUE

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LAB Conventions

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