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Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts

Promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) is a diverse group of friendly people who enjoy the freedoms and benefits of GNU Linux Computing and Free Liberating Open Source Software technologies. From novices to network administrators, from smart phones to data centers, we strive to empower every information technology user with freely distributable software and to improve every computing environment with the superior security, functionality and flexibility of Open Source Operating System solutions. -- more about ALE --

For information about upcoming weekly and monthly meetings, please check the ALE Meetup Group Calendar. We do not, and never will, require anyone to sign up with Meetup (or any other service) to attend any of our meetings; we only use it as an additional platform to connect with others in the local Atlanta area who are also interested in Linux.

ALE Monthly Meeting May 16, 2017

Filed at 2:18 pm May 4, 2017 under by JD P

Title: Salt Stack - A Brief Overview

When: 7:30p on Tuesday 5/16/2017

Where: Decatur Makers, 605 W. Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
https://www.meetup.com/ALE-Atlanta-Linux-Enthusiasts/events/238409932/
Please follow the special parking instructions.

Abstract:
There’s lots of choices today when it comes to managing and automating your infrastructure.  With an ever growing demand for  automation, event-driven infrastructure, and split-second reactions, SaltStack is an outstanding choice to maintain your farm.  Whether your farm is 5 snowflake pets or more than 10,000 head of cattle, consider spreading a little Salt across your servers to make everything taste a little better.

Bio:
Kyle has been using Linux since college in early 2009.  He broke into the IT industry with a front-line support role at Rackspace before moving into an Operations role at WP Engine and later a DevOps role at Macy’s Systems and Technology.  He is a hobbyist, always itching to learn new technologies to expand his resume and grow as a SysAdm and DevOps Engineer.  His resume can be found at https://resume.brieden.org.

 

ALE @ KSU – LPIC-1 Administration Wk4

Filed at 2:21 pm February 27, 2017 under by JD P

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts / KSU-IEEE Announces

What: Week 4 of LPI-1 Administration Learning Group

• Wk 4 – Pick up where we left off;  read through pg 52 in the book (101-LPIC-1-admin-en.pdf)

** User Administration (Chpt 2)
** Access Control (Chpt 3 – thru to pg 52)

When: 3/4 – Every other Saturday 10a-12:15p

Where: KSU Marietta Campus, Atrium Bldg Rm: J-215B; check the signs in the building for any room changes.

Who: Everyone is invited. Students and non-students.

Cost: $0 – this is an outreach from ALE.org

Parking: $0 – KSU-Marietta P60 Deck

Prerequisites:

• 6+ months of Linux admin experience.
• Bring a computer w/ access to or VMs running Ubuntu Server 14.04 and/or CentOS 7.x.
• Basic understanding of common 50+ common shell cmds, sudo, file permissions and editing configuration files. This is not a Linux 101 class. That knowledge is required to pass the exam.
• Expect at least 32 hrs of class required. Some students will need less time, others will need much more. Significant effort is expected to prepare for the LPIC-1 test.

Leaders: JD, Carlos, Brian and others.

For more info from 1st meeting: http://ale.org/ksu-lpi
Detailed Parking and location instructions. Same bldg as always, rm J-215B.

ALE Central Meeting Thursday Feb 16 7:30 pm

Filed at 4:50 pm February 15, 2017 under by jkinney

The last meeting of ALE Central at Emory is tomorrow night. A bit of reminiscing will occur as well as an introduction to the new process and a switchboard help session.
If you have any old bits of Linux memorabilia, bring it for a quick show and tell.

ALE @ KSU LPI-1 Learning Group Wk3

Filed at 10:27 am February 12, 2017 under by JD P

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts / KSU-IEEE Announces

What: Week 3 of LPI-1 Administration Learning Group

• Wk 3 – Pick up w/ Chapter 2; read through pg 52 in the book (101-LPIC-1-admin-en.pdf)

** User Administration (Chpt 2)
** Access Control (Chpt 3 – thru to pg 52)

When: 2/18 – Every other Saturday 10a-12:15p

Where: KSU Marietta Campus, Atrium Bldg Rm: J-215B; check the signs in the building for any room changes.

Who: Everyone is invited. Students and non-students.

Cost: $0 – this is an outreach from ALE.org

Parking: $0 – KSU-Marietta P60 Deck

Prerequisites:

• 6+ months of Linux admin experience.
• Bring a computer w/ access to or VMs running Ubuntu Server 14.04 and/or CentOS 7.x.
• Basic understanding of common 50+ common shell cmds, sudo, file permissions and editing configuration files. This is not a Linux 101 class. That knowledge is required to pass the exam.
• Expect at least 32 hrs of class required. Some students will need less time, others will need much more. Significant effort is expected to prepare for the LPIC-1 test.

Leaders: JD, Carlos, Brian and others.

For more info from 1st meeting: http://ale.org/ksu-lpi
Detailed Parking and location instructions. Same bldg as always, rm J-215B.

ALE @ KSU LPI-1 Learning Group Wk2

Filed at 3:37 pm February 3, 2017 under by JD P

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts / KSU-IEEE Announces

 

What: Week 2 of LPI-1 Administration Learning Group
• Wk 2 – Pick up w/ Chapter 1 and 2; read through pg 32 in the book (101-LPIC-1-admin-en.pdf)

** System Administration (Chpt 1)

** User Administration (half of Chpt 2)

When: Every other Saturday 10a-12:15p – 2/4

Where: KSU Marietta Campus, Atrium Bldg Rm: J-215B

Who: Everyone is invited. Students and non-students.

Cost: $0 – this is an outreach from ALE.org

Parking: $0 – KSU-Marietta P60 Deck

Prerequisites:

• 6+ months of Linux experience. Some admin experience is ideal.
• Bring a computer w/ access to or VMs running Ubuntu Server 14.04 and/or CentOS 7.x.
• Basic understanding of common 50+ common shell cmds, sudo, file permissions and editing configuration files. This is not a Linux 101 class.
• Expect at least 32 hrs of content required. Some students will need less time, others will need much more. Significant effort is expected to prepare for the LPIC-1 test.

 

Leaders: JD, Carlos, Brian and others.

 

For more info from 1st meeting: http://ale.org/ksu-lpi
Detailed Parking and location instructions.  Same bldg as always, rm J-215B.