Ubuntu Advantage Knowledge

Ubuntu Advantage helps transfer expert knowledge to your IT team so that they can run your Ubuntu desktops and servers according to best practices.

With every Ubuntu Advantage subscription, you receive access to the online Knowledge Base, as well as training credits to build your in-house Ubuntu and Linux skills.

Online Knowledge Base

Having instant access to definitive guides and how-to articles from Canonical can help you find solutions to common issues, fast.

The Knowledge Base provides a wealth of definitive information through a single, central repository. With hundreds of articles on best practices, it gives you greater confidence to explore and deploy configurations for new operations or projects.

You can also quickly find fixes for common issues without having to submit a support query or call the helpdesk. The Knowledge Base has hundreds of articles on topics such as:

• KVM virtualisation: information and guides on virtualisation installation and configuration.
• Remote access and secure networking: how-to guides ensure secure access and administration of Ubuntu.
• Networking: information on how to set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Windows integration: information on authenticating and accessing existing Windows networks.

Skills training

Ubuntu Advantage offers training for systems administrators and end users training so you can get the most out of your Ubuntu desktops and servers. It also provides online training courses so you can boost in-house skills quickly and easily.

All training courses included with Ubuntu Advantage are structured in modules, allowing you to take different modules when it suits you, and revisit the course to complete any remaining modules when you have more time.

Systems administrators will gain the essential skills needed to deploy and configure Ubuntu desktops and servers within the office. The course includes scenario-based exercises to guide you on how to select appropriate solutions and tools for your organisation.

End users will learn how to navigate and use essential office applications with confidence. They will gain the necessary skills to easily browse the web, use OpenOffice.org applications, and manage their emails and use instant messaging.

Ubuntu Advantage gives your business the vital skills required for your IT staff and end users to comfortably and effectively use and manage Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server, helping your business see a faster return on its IT investment.