Solaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: File Systems, Files, and Directories

Summary:

This course introduces the Solaris file systems, and explains the fundamentals of disk drives and their geometry and how Solaris uses a disk for file storage through its file systems. The management of Solaris file systems and disk space usage is also discussed.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the file system types available in Solaris 8
Create disk slices
Construct, install, display, customize, mount, unmount, and tune file systems with special emphasis on the UFS file system
Mount files systems on a CD-ROM or diskette using the Volume Manager

Outline:

A file system defined
Solaris file system types
Disk slices
Creating slices with the format utility
Parts of a UFS file system
Creating a UFS file system
Custom file system parameters
File system operations
Mounting file systems
Displaying mounted file systems
Constructing a file system
Tuning file systems
Options for mounting a file system
Unmounting a file system
Volume Manager
Modifying devices with the Volume Manager
Troubleshooting media devices
Information on file systems

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 8 Operating Environment, Part I exam; or anyone who is interested in learning more about Solaris 8 system administration.

Prerequisites:

Solaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: Installation, Initialization, and ShutdownSolaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: The Boot Process and Boot PROMSolaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: User and Software Package AdministrationSolaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: System Security and Remote ConnectionSolaris 8 System Administrator 310-011: Process Control

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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Terms of Use:

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