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GCA now offers a full suite of Linux courses designed for both Red Hat and SUSE distributions, the number one and number two most popular distributions in the United States. For Red Hat Linux training, our offerings are designed around the highly acclaimed courseware written by Guru Labs. For SUSE, GCA was recently named as the first Novell Training Service Partner authorized to deliver the SUSE Linux courseware in the United States.

Our courses offer heavy emphasis on "hands-on" learning with several labs and exercises each day helping students make the vital link between the classroom and the real world.

Training for SuSE Linux: # Days List Price

NVL-3019: Migrating to SUSE Linux
This course is designed to enable those who are already familiar with administering different nuances of Linux to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 effectively. By following this course, attendees will be introduced to the knowledge and skills necessary to install and run SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9. In addition to this, they will gain an understanding of the unique features contained within SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 that differentiate it from other Linux distributions or enterprise products.
3 $1,195.00
NVL-3036: SUSE Linux Fundamentals
Companies worldwide are rapidly adopting open source technologies and particularly the Linux operating system. You can be ready for these changes by completing SUSE Linux Fundamentals (Course 3036 v2.0). This hands-on course focuses on basic Linux concepts and key SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 administration skills: using the Linux desktop, administering Linux with the YaST utility, managing Linux directories and files, and much more.
3 $1,195.00
NVL-3037: SUSE Linux Intermediate Administration
As a growing number of companies migrate to Linux, they are looking for trained and talented Linux administrators. You can gain the knowledge and skills you need to become such an administrator by completing SUSE Linux Administration (Course 3037 v2.0). This in-depth, hands-on course covers a variety of topics: installing and configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, managing users and groups, securing the system and much more. By completing multiple lab exercises, you can practically apply course concepts and strengthen your proficiency in Linux administration.
5 $1,995.00
NVL-3038: SUSE Linux Advanced Administration
In this course you learn advanced SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) administration skills. This course teaches you how to perform the following Linux system advanced administration tasks for SLES 9: 1. Install SLES 9 2. Configure the Network Manually 3. Configure Network Services 4. Secure a SLES 9 Server 5. Manage Backup and Recovery 6. Develop Shell Scripts 7. Compile Software from Source 8. Health Check and Performance Tuning 9. Manage Hardware and Component Changes These are advanced administrative skills common to an experienced administrator in an enterprise environment. The final day of class is reserved for a Live Fire exercise that tests your advanced SLES 9 administration skills.
5 $1,995.00
NVL-3066: Novell LoadFest: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
1 $50.00
NVL-3071: SUSE Linux Fundamentals
This course is the first in the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (Novell CLP 10) curriculum developed for SUSE Enterprise Server 10. This course guides students who have no experience with Linux through the main concepts of open source software and Linux using the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. Students will learn the concepts of Open Source and Linux as well as the fundamental knowledge necessary to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. These fundamental tasks are prerequisites to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072). These tasks are also essential and prerequisite to learning the skills of an entry level Linux administrator or help desk technician in an enterprise environment. Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, you will understand key Open Source concepts and will be able to carry out fundamental administration tasks such as: Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and knowing where to find help when having problems; Understanding the basic concepts of bash and the file system; Managing users and permissions
3 $1,195.00
NVL-3072: SUSE Linux Administration
Building on initial experience with Linux, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072) teaches students basic SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 administration skills. Attendees will learn how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, and how to manage system initialization and processes. Among the topics covered in this course are Posix ACLs, network configuration, printing, and remote access.
5 $1,995.00
NVL-3073: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration
This course gives students a deeper understanding of how SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 works. Students will learn how to make their work and their servers more efficient and productive as well as how to turn Linux into a productive system. This is the last course preparing for the Novell CLP 10 certification. It is recommended that students have either attended the previous courses SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (Course 3071) and SUSE LInux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072) or have a gained a comparable knowledge.
5 $1,995.00
NVL-3074: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: Networking Services
This Course is the first in Novell CLE 10 curriculum developed for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. The attendees should be familiar with the topics covered in the three Novell CLP 10 courses (3071, 3072, 3073). This course covers how to install and configure the services that are important in a typical enterprise network environment. It is therefore an important course to transition your skills from a system administrator to a network administrator.
5 $1,995.00
NVL-3075: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: Security
This course focuses on various security-related aspects of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from a system administrator?s perspective. Topics covered include, cryptography, aspects for consideration when developing a security policy, as well as the configuration of Novell AppArmor, packet filters, application level gateways, and VPNs using IPSec. Students will gain hands-on experience on how to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 on a broad range of topics from host security and network security to Novell AppArmor, packet filters, and VPNs.
5 $1,995.00
Training for Red Hat Linux: # Days List Price
GL-615: Linux for Unix Administrators - Boot Camp
Geared toward the experienced UNIX administrator students learn Linux administration skill without covering an overlap of common knowledge. Student wishing to take this course focusing on SUSE LINUX skills instead of Red Hat skills please register for the GLS-250 "Enterprise Linux Systems Administration"
5 $2,495.00
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