Save Money With Linux in Business

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Small business operators can experience substantial savings in IT infrastructure by setting up Linux servers in their business environment. This workshop shows you how to set up and maintain a Linux based server suitable for a Small Business Environment that uses various client Operating Systems.

What you will learn:

  • Install SME
  • Disk partitioning, RAID controllers
  • Connect to Internet and use Internet services
  • How to set up and use SSH
  • Installing application and updating the system
  • File systems, permissions and data backup
  • Creating and managing users and groups
  • Using SME web interface to administer Linux
  • How to setup a file server using SAMBA with support for roaming profiles
  • How to backup your server
  • How to secure your server - including Clam Antivirus
  • How to setup a proxy server
  • How to monitor and troubleshoot your server

Course Essentials

  • Location:
  • College:
    College of Engineering and Science
  • Course code:
    TNSML
  • Duration:
    14 hours

How to register

Phone: +61 3 9919 6200
Email: it.tafe@vu.edu.au

Class sizes are limited. Course commencement is subject to viable numbers; full payment is required to secure a place. For this pilot program, participants from the institutions that are members of the ICT Specialist Centre Consortium will be given priority.

Admission Information

No requirements applicable

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