Administering the X Window System


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
show the techniques for installing and configuring the X Window System.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator.

Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems ideally encompassing Unix knowledge because of the similarity to Linux.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.9

Lesson Objectives

Administering the X Window System

  • identify the functions of the principal components of the X Window System.
  • identify the steps involved in installing and configuring the X Window System in Linux.
  • configure an X Window System, identify the layout of a typical X configuration file, and use two common configuration tools.
  • set up and customize a display manager.
  • install and customize a system-wide desktop environment or window manager.
  • perform key tasks related to installing and configuring the X Window System.
  • Course Number:
    259938_eng