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This course provides experienced system administrators with the necessary skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the SGI Linux™ open-source operating system in a TCP/IP networked environment. Major network applications such as DNS, NIS, DHCP, and electronic mail are covered in detail.
Topics Covered
- TCP/IP stack
- TCP/IP routing
- Routing table management protocols
- Linux network configuration
- Network services
- TCP_wrappers
- Network Information Service (NIS)
- Domain Name Service (DNS)
- Mail Transfer Agents (MTA): sendmail and IMAP
- Network File System (NFS) and SAMBA advanced topics
- Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
- Network troubleshooting
Objectives
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LANs
- Implement static and dynamic routing table management
- Configure TCP_wrappers
- Configure and manage DNS server software
- Implement DHCP servers and clients
- Implement and maintain an NIS domain
- Tune and secure NFS and SAMBA software
- Configure an MTA
Target Audience
Linux system administrators who need skills to maintain and troubleshoot a network using Linux
Prerequisites
- Linux System Administration (LSYSADMIN) or equivalent
- Six months experience as a Linux or UNIX® system administrator
- Ability to read Linux or UNIX shell scripts
Class Hours
Class starts at 9:00 AM. The course dates and times will be included in the confirmation notice you receive from SGI after you register.
