System Booting & Shutdown

Linux    |    Intermediate
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Before using Linux, it is important to understand how Linux works. Examine the Linux boot sequence and how to change major system events, such as runlevels and boot targets.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe how to pass commands to the boot loader to affect the boot process
    Specify how to provide kernel options that can manipulate the kernel at boot time
    Describe the linux boot sequence from the bios to boot completion
    Recognize the sysvinit process for booting a linux system
    Describe the systemd approach for booting a linux system
    Describe the upstart boot process
    Use linux tools and boot logs to check for events during the boot process
  • Configure the runlevel for a linux system
    Specify the boot target for a linux system
    Configure a linux system to boot into single user mode
    Modify the boot process to set the boot target
    Perform a server shutdown and reboot
    Use linux tools to alert users before shutting down, rebooting, changing runlevels, or performing other major system events
    Perform a proper termination of a process

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 17s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe how to pass commands to the boot loader to affect the boot process. FREE ACCESS
  • 4m 9s
    After completing this video, you will be able to specify how to provide kernel options that can manipulate the kernel at boot time. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Demonstrate Knowledge of the Boot Sequence
    4m 17s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the Linux boot sequence from the BIOS to the point where the system is up and running. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Understanding SysVinit
    2m 9s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize the SysVinit process for booting a Linux system. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Understanding systemd
    1m 21s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the systemd approach for booting a Linux system. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Introduction to Upstart
    1m 46s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the boot process for upstart. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Check Boot Events in the Log File
    4m 17s
    Find out how to use Linux tools and boot logs to check for events during the boot process. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Set the Default Runlevel
    5m 1s
    In this video, find out how to configure the run level for a Linux system. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Set the Default Boot Target
    3m 32s
    After completing this video, you will be able to specify the boot target for a Linux system. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Change between Runlevels Including Single User Mode
    4m 45s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure a Linux system to boot into single-user mode. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Change Boot Targets
    3m 18s
    In this video, learn how to modify the boot process to set the boot target. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Shutdown and Reboot from the Command Line
    2m 16s
    In this video, learn how to shutdown and reboot a server. FREE ACCESS
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    13.  Alert Users before Major System Events
    4m 59s
    In this video, learn how to use Linux tools to alert users before shutting down, rebooting, changing runlevels, or performing other major system events. FREE ACCESS
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    14.  Properly Terminate Processes
    3m 50s
    In this video, you will learn how to properly terminate a process. FREE ACCESS

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