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 (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.