Domain 1: Hardware & System Configuration Course
2 hours, 18 minutes
Course description
The lessons in the course review managing the Linux boot process, choosing a kernel and kernel modules, configuring and troubleshooting network interfaces, working with storage devices and understanding cloud and virtualization technologies, as well as system localization options.![](/contentassets/d65de3a5bb034993b7cf1ea5e1eab9f3/prerequisites-graphic.png)
Syllabus
OS localization
Video - 00:08:00
A coverage of Linux localization options.
Cloud and virtualization
Video - 00:28:00
A discussion of cloud and virtualization technologies, as well as key configuration file formats.
Managing storage, part 2
Video - 00:22:00
An introduction to logical volumes and the device mapper.
Managing storage, part 1
Video - 00:20:00
An introduction to traditional partitioning, using block devices.
Network connections
Video - 00:30:00
An introduction to key concepts of Linux network connectivity. The video explains files that manage network connectivity, as well as commands and concepts for managing network interfaces.
Kernel modules
Video - 00:13:00
An introduction to kernel modules, including concepts, viewing available modules and managing module activity.
Linux boot process
Video - 00:16:00
An introduction to the boot process, grub and kernel selection at boot time.
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