1.11 - Linux Features

Question 1

Backups

Answer 1

• Many options
  – Command line and graphical
  – May be included with the distribution
• tar
  – Tape Archive
  – Easy to script into
  – a backup schedule
• rsync
  – Sync files between storage devices
  – Instant synchronization or scheduled
• Command line tools
  apt-get, yum
• Graphical update managers
  – Software updater
• Patch management
  – Updates can be scheduled
• Software center
  – The Linux “App Store”

Question 2

Anti-Virus / Anti-malware

Answer 2

• Relatively few viruses and malware for Linux
  – Still important to keep updated
• Clam Antivirus
  – Open source antivirus engine
• Same best practice as any other OS
  – Always update signature database
  – Always use real-time scanning

Question 3

Shell/Terminal

Answer 3

• Command line access to the operating system
  – Common to manage in Linux
• OS maintenance
  – Run scripts, manage files
  – Configure OS and application settings

Question 4

Samba

Answer 4

• Add SMB (Server Message Block) to Linux
  – File and print sharing
  – Active Directory integration
• Integrate Linux into a Windows environment
  – Linux becomes a Windows file server