[ILUG] ilug training proposal

[kevin lyda]

since i can't do this on my own, i'm tossing this out to ilug for
comment.  i'd rather not mention the sponsoring company yet.  the
motivation behind this proposal was:

	a question at LAID from a guy who wanted to use
		linux at his company but his admin staff
		didn't have the skills.
	the global knowledge post to ilug.
	my romanticised idea that the linux/unix community.
		is made up of *individuals* who help
		one another.

Abstract

    Begin a regular series of lectures taught by knowledgeable ILUG
    members on a variety of topics related to Linux systems.

Table of Contents

    Objective
    Teaching Requirements
    Space Requirements
    Possible topics
    Issues

Objective

    Since companies are going to need trained staff to utilise Linux in
    their business, and there are only so many ILUGers to fill those
jobs,
    new people need to be trained.  Therefore I'm going to try to get
    a company to sponsor us for space to offer such courses.  It meets
    some of their interests, and I hope it can create a (ugh, buzzword)
    synergy that will meet interests of those brave souls who teach.

    I want the main focus to be learning - both the topics and the idea
    of community.  Getting new Linux users/admins to know that there are
    legions on the net willing to help out (and that the help should go
    both ways).

    So initially I *don't* want to have installfests, or bring your
    'puter to the experts sessions.  First I'll work on getting this
    started and then I'll look at projects like that.  Or helping such
    a project someone else started.

Teaching Requirements

    A clear description of the course to be taught so that interested
    participants will have a clear expectation of the material/level.

Space Requirements

    Obviously we'll need access to training space for class time.
    In addition it would be helpful to have computers to do hands on
    training.

Possible topics

    Setting up a Linux mailserver (sendmail, qmail, others?)
    Setting up Apache (apache, servlets, web applications)
    Setting up and maintaining mailing list archives
    Setting up development tools (CVS, bug tracking systems)
    Managing user accounts
    Backups - devices, tools, strategies, policies
    Setting up Virtual Private Networks (Free S/Wan, PPTP)
    Setting up and Using Network Monitoring tools
    Linux Distributions, tutorials on their admin tools/quirks
    How to use and set up quickstart
    Setting up Samba

Issues

    The best time for courses is on weekends?
    Hands on experience is a benefit, the ability to apply knowledge
helps!
    Two courses a day: morning and afternoon?
    Publicity?


kevin
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