Troubleshooting Linux
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
What to do when Linux breaks
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Learn troubleshooting methodology and use troubleshooting tools
- Understand the boot procedure and fix common boot problems
- Understand storage and fix storage-related problems
Course description
Modern Linux distributions work smoothly out of the box, but when something goes wrong, fixing the problem can be difficult. Sander van Vugt gives a three-hour introduction to Linux troubleshooting with an exploration of various methodologies and tools, boot procedures and problems, and storage devices and issues. With the knowledge acquired in this course you’ll know what to do the next time your Linux distribution stops working.
This live event is for you because...
- You want to go beyond just using commands in Linux.
- You’ll want new insights that help you troubleshoot Linux in a more efficient way.
Prerequisites
- A lab environment installed and configured (can be a Linux virtual machine that runs in virtualization software on your own computer, using software like VMware Workstation or Oracle VirtualBox, or on a dedicated computer)
- Basic knowledge or experience with Linux is recommended
Recommended preparation:
- Review Beginning Linux System Administration, if necessary (on-demand course)
- Review Virtualization for Everyone for more information on creating a virtual machine
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Troubleshooting methodology (25 minutes)
- Methodologies used for analyzing and fixing Linux problems; common do’s and don’ts
Using troubleshooting tools (35 minutes)
- The different tools for troubleshooting Linux, including editor modes to show hidden characters, application debug modes, and rescue CD
- Break
Understanding the boot procedure (25 minutes)
- What happens while Linux is booting; the different layers, including the GRUB bootloader and the systemd service manager
Fixing common boot problems (35 minutes)
- Fixing common boot problems, including corrupted GRUB configurations and services that prevent the Linux machine from booting properly
- Break
Understanding storage (25 minutes)
- How Linux addresses storage and which parts play a role in addressing storage devices
Fixing common storage-related problems (35 minutes)
- How to approach common storage-related problems, including corrupted file systems and lost partitions
- Q&A
Your Instructor
Sander Van Vugt
Sander van Vugt has many years of experience working with, writing about, and teaching Linux and Open Source topics. He is the author of the best-selling Red Hat RHCSA Cert Guide and the Red Hat RHCSA Complete Video Course along with many other titles on topics that include RHCE, Bash, Kubernetes, Ansible and more. Sander also works as a Linux instructor, teaching on-site and on-line classes for customers around the world.