Certification Courses

Ubuntu Certified Professional:

The Ubuntu Certified Professional (UCP) is a training certification based on the LPI level 1 certification.

The certification tests participant's ability to:

• Install and configure Ubuntu desktop systems
• Perform routine administration tasks: boot and shut down the system, manage user accounts and file systems, and maintain system security
• Configure network connectivity and key network services
• Work productively at the Linux command line
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Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition:

This hands-on course will provide participants with the skills they need to deploy, configure and maintain secure Ubuntu Server Edition within the enterprise infrastructure. The course is based on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and will help system administrators to implement services at an advanced level.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install and deploy an Ubuntu Server in an enterprise environment

• Use Debian package management tools to:
  • Install, configure, update and upgrade packages
  • Set up a repository
  • Manage a mirror service
  • Automate updates
• Monitor server status remotely
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Accelerated Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition

The two-day Accelerated Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition course is designed for professionals with significant experience in deploying and maintaining RPM package management systems and are interested in broadening their skills-set. Expert guidance and hands-on lab exercises assist system administrators to make the switch to managing Ubuntu desktops and servers in an enterprise environment.

The course is a condensed version of the five-day Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition course.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install and deploy an Ubuntu Server in an enterprise environment
• Use Debian package management tools to:
  • Install, configure, update and upgrade packages
  • Set up a repository
  • Manage a mirror service
  • Automate updates
• Monitor server status remotely
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Ubuntu Desktop Course

This course is based on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and aims to train new users of Ubuntu on how to use key applications including mainstream office applications, Internet connectivity and browsing, graphic art tools, multi-media and music.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of open source and how they tie in with Ubuntu

• Customise the look and feel of the Ubuntu desktop

• Navigate through the file system and search for files

• Connect to and use the Internet

• Perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions using OpenOffice.org

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Deploying Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud

Canonical's comprehensive 2-day cloud training course will provide your IT support staff with the skills they need to install, set up and configure Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC). Designed for junior-level System Administrators who are working in organisations that are deploying or managing UEC, the course offers hands-on experience in a multi-server virtual environment.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Install, set up and configure a private Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC)
• Create and destroy machines images
• Set up user accounts
• Perform maintenance on an Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
• Troubleshoot common problems with configuration management
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Supporting Ubuntu

This three-day course is perfect for support professionals who need to provide first-level, in-house or customer support to Ubuntu desktop users. The first two days comprise the Ubuntu Desktop course, bringing new users of Ubuntu up to speed with all the latest tips and tricks. Day three is dedicated to troubleshooting common user issues. The Supporting Ubuntu course helps participants to:

• Provide first-level technical support to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR) users

• Use existing tools to better diagnose issues faced by users

• Understand Ubuntu security features, how to fix related problems and how to further secure the user's system

• Identify hardware versus software issues

• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting

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