Whether you're an enterprise client, a systems administrator or a home user looking for help getting started with Ubuntu, we have a course for you. All courses are based on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition

This hands-on course will provide participants with the skills they need to deploy, configure and maintain Ubuntu Server Edition within the enterprise infrastructure.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install and deploy an Ubuntu server in an enterprise environment

• Use Debian package management tools to:
  • Install, configure, update and upgrade packages
  • Set up a repository
  • Manage a mirror service
  • Automate updates
  • Monitor server status remotely

Take the self-assessment survey

Download the full course description (PDF)

Accelerated Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition

The Accelerated Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition course is designed for professionals with significant experience in deploying and maintaining RPM package management systems and are interested in broadening their skills-set. Expert guidance and hands-on lab exercises help systems administrators to make the switch to managing Ubuntu desktops and servers in an enterprise environment.

The course is a condensed version of the Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition course.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install and deploy an Ubuntu server in an enterprise environment
• Use Debian package management tools to:
  • Install, configure, update and upgrade packages
  • Set up a repository
  • Manage a mirror service
  • Automate updates
  • Monitor server status remotely

Download the full course description (PDF)

Ubuntu Desktop - Coming soon

This course is based on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and aims to train new users of Ubuntu on how to use key applications including mainstream office applications, Internet connectivity and browsing, graphic art tools, multi-media and music.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of open source and how they tie in with Ubuntu
• Customise the look and feel of the Ubuntu desktop
• Navigate through the file system and search for files
• Connect to and use the Internet
• Perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions using OpenOffice.org

Ubuntu Certified Professional

The Ubuntu Certified Professional (UCP) is a training certification for systems administrators who need to deploy Ubuntu in an office environment.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install and configure Ubuntu desktop systems
• Perform routine administration tasks: boot and shut down the system, manage user accounts and file systems, and maintain system security
• Configure network connectivity and key network services
• Work productively at the Linux command line

Take the self-assessment survey

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Deploying Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud

Canonical's comprehensive two-day cloud training course will provide IT support staff with the skills they need to install, set up and configure Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC). Designed for junior-level systems administrators who are working in organisations that are deploying or managing UEC, the course offers hands-on experience in a multi-server virtual environment.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Install, set up and configure a private Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC)
• Create and destroy machines images
• Set up user accounts
• Perform maintenance on an Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
• Troubleshoot common problems with configuration management

Download the full course description (PDF)