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

• 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

Linux system administrators who need skills to maintain and troubleshoot a network using Linux

Prerequisites

• Linux System Administration or equivalent
• Six months experience as a Linux or UNIX® system administrator
• Ability to read Linux or UNIX shell scripts

Accreditation

This course is part of the Accreditation for Continued Excellence (ACE) program. An optional ACE examination is offered during the afternoon of the last day of class. The examination period follows the completion of the standard coursework.

There is no additional charge to take this examination on the last day of class. If you wait to take the examination at a later time, an examination charge will be accessed per the conditions of the ACE program.

If you plan to take the examination on the last day of class, ensure that your travel arrangements allow for up to two (2) hours in the afternoon to complete the examination.