CfMC on Linux/Unix

Users considering switching to the more stable, more flexible Linux/Unix should consider developing the following skill sets prior to installing Linux in their research operation.

installation and configuration of Linux/Unix Operating System
basic understanding of Linux/Unix file system structure
scheduling batch jobs (crontab)
monitoring system resources (process management, system status, performance analysis)
adding and removing users
group management
changing ownership
RAID
run levels
hard disk management
network setup procedures
apache Web server
FTP server
system troubleshooting
setup and maintenance of mail server
system status
design and implementation of system backup (backup techniques)
recompiling the kernel
congestion and flow control
common security applications
permissions, umask and file ownership
knowledge of how internet services work (FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP)
knowledge of shell scripts: especially cshell and perl