Synopsis

The first course in the Novell Linux administration curriculum is Linux Fundamentals. This course utilizes SLES9 to introduce OpenSource standards and common knowledge/skills needed in all Linux distributions.

Course Objectives

Attendees of Linux Fundamentals will gain the essential skills needed to log in to a multiuser Linux environment, navigate the SUSE Linux file system and manipulate files, work within shells and execute shell script commands, use the vi editor to view and edit text, archive and compress files, and control jobs and processes running on the SUSE Linux Server.

Suitable for

This course is designed for those new to Linux who are preparing for Novell practical exam 050-689 to become a Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)

Prerequisites

Attendees of this course should have experience working with any Linux desktop or server in a computing environment such as an enterprise or academic environment.

Introduction to Command Shells
Understanding Command Syntax and Special Characters
Executing Commands at the Command Line
Managing User Accounts (add/change/delete users)
Executing RPM Package Related Operations
Piping and Redirection
Common Command Line Tasks
Creating, Viewing, and Appending Files
Archiving Files with tar
Compressing and Uncompressing Files with gzip
Understanding Regular Expressions
Using grep to Search File Content

Using Linux Text Editors

Introduction to Linux Text Editors (vi, vim, emacs, gedit, xedit, kedit)
Using Command Line Editors to Edit Files in the Linux System
Executing Commands at the Command Line
Using Desktop Editors to Edit Files in the Linux System

Managing Directories and Files in the Linux System

Understanding the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
Changing Directories and Listing Directory Contents
Identifying File Types in the Linux Systems
Finding Files on Linux
Copying and Moving Files and Directories
Creating Directories
Deleting Files and Directories
Managing file Permissions and Ownership

Understanding and Viewing Processes in the Linux System

Viewing Processes from GUI and the Command Line Interface
Multiuser Processes and Multitasking in the Linux System
Understanding Types of Linux Processes (using YaST)
- List Currently Active Network Connections with netstat
- Use traceroute to Display the Route Between Hosts
- Update Network Interface Configuration Using ifup and ifdown
- Display the Routing Table Using the route Command
- Using ifstatus to View IP Settings
Understanding Process Attributes
Displaying Process Information
The Linux Process Life Cycle

Managing the Network Configuration

Managing the Network Configuration Information from YaST2
Introduction to Network-Related Command Line Commands
Determine Connectivity Between Hosts Using ping
Set Up Network Accessibility Using ifconfig

SUSE Linux Administration � A 5-day course

Synopsis

This course utilizes SLES9 to teach administrative skills common to an entry level Linux administrator or Help Desk technician in an enterprise environment.

Course Objectives

Attendees of Linux Administration will learn to install and configure SLES9, establish and manage users and groups, grant and manage permissions to users and groups, manage software applications with YaST, manage and troubleshoot the SUSE Linux file system, manage printing, configure the network with YaST, and manage network services.

Suitable for

This course is designed for those familiar with Linux but new to Linux Administration, who are preparing for Novell practical exam 050-689 to become a Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)

Prerequisites

Attendees of this course should have attended the Novell 3036 SUSE Linux Fundamentals course, or have experience in the technical skills and knowledge identified by the learning objectives of the Novell 3036 SUSE Linux Fundamentals course.

Describe Linux Filesystems
Implementing Partitions in the Linux Filesystem
Making a Filesystem
Mounting the Filesystem
Understanding Logical Volume Management (LVM)
Managing the Filesystem through YaST and the CLI
Checking the Filesystem for Errors
Performing Backup and Restore Procedures
Establishing Disk Quotas

Software Management for the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Using RPMs to Manage Software
Verifying Software Libraries
Using Redcarpet for Software Management

Understanding System Initialization

Overview of Linux Load Procedure
Understanding Runlevels
- init
- /etc/inittab
Managing the Kernel
- /proc filesystem
- Kernel modules
- Listing modules
- Loading / unloading modules
- Understanding the Initialization RAM Disk (initrd)
Understanding the GRUB BootLoader
Tuning Your System
- Using sysctl to set kernel parameters
- Configuring Services with /etc/sysconfig
- Building Service Environments with SuSEconfig

Managing Linux Services

Process Execution (foreground vs. background)
Managing Process Priority (nice & renice)
Process vs. Service (daemons)
Viewing Shell Scripts that Start Services
Identifying the Anatomy of a shell scripts
Understanding the Basic Decision Structures
Scheduling Jobs: Cron vs. at
System Logging Services

Connecting the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to the Network

Configuring Your Network with YaST2
- Network Components and Architecture
- Sockets
- Interface configuration
- Configuration Files
- Resolver Libs
- RoutingIP Addressing
- Routing Configuration
- DNS and Hostname Configuration
Managing Network Interfaces
- Enabling and Disabling Network Interfaces
- Monitoring Network Activity
- Manipulating the Routing Table
- Viewing the arp Cache
- Testing DNS Name Resolution

Enabling Network Services

Configuring Network Printing Services (CUPS)
Configuring Linux Time
- hwclock
- NTP
Configuring File Systems
- Network File System (NFS)
- Samba (CIFS)
Managing Resources on the Network
- Network Information Services (NIS)
- LDAP (Conceptual Only)
Enabling a Web Server on SUSE Linux (Apache)
Enabling External Access Services
- Implementing Extended Internet Server (xinetd)
- Configuring TCP/IP Wrappers
- /etc/hosts.allow
- /etc/hosts.deny
- Configuring ftp with YaSt

Configuring Security Services

Using OpenSSH
- Secure shell (ssh)
- Secure copy (scp)
- Secure ftp (sftp)
- Key-based authentication
- X-redirection
Accessing YaST Remotely

Installing SUSE Linux from the Network

Creating an Installation Server
Implementing a Configuration Server

LiveFire Exercise

Install and Configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to Statement of Work Specifications

Advanced SUSE Linux Administration � A 5-day course

Synopsis

The third course in the Linux administration curriculum is Advanced Linux Administration. This course utilizes SLES9 as the Linux distribution upon which attendees learn to conduct more complex administrative skills that are necessary to the health and function of an installed and established small to medium Linux network. The tasks in this course are presented in a logical order that correlates to the networking needs of an established Linux network environment. The course design reinforces knowledge and tasks taught in the course through exercises that build upon previously introduced content and exercises, resulting in accelerated mastery of advanced administrative tasks. This course presents advanced administrative skills common to a mid-to-senior level administrator in an enterprise environment.

Course Objectives

Attendees of Advanced Linux Administration will learn to apply security to network users and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, manage network clients, implement an FTP server, manage and configure web servers, use OpenLDAP and eDirectory to manage network data (to demonstrate best practices), manage mail and messaging services, and troubleshoot the network processes and services.

Suitable for

This course is designed for those with basic Linux administration experience, who are preparing for Novell practical exam 050-689 to become a Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)
Linux server administrators responsible for implementing, configuring, and managing Linux servers in a small to medium enterprise to solve common business problems