Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Curriculum CBT Training CDs

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Summary: Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Curriculum CBT
Review: Course Overview
The Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Curriculum provides users with a methodology for planning and installing a Red Hat system. It identifies issues to resolve during the planning stage. It also provides an overview of the installation process and teaches the learner how to install a basic Red Hat system. This curriculum builds up a deeper understanding of some installation and startup options. It covers some installation troubleshooting and initial configuration. It also covers how to set up users and manage software after a Red Hat Linux installation. Students will also learn some advanced user administration and X Windows topics. It examines disk quotas and shell configuration, cover Kernel concepts, installation, and configuration, and learn how to set up X Windows servers and clients. This will also cover Network Management and Services. It examines a number of networking technologies such as DNS, NFS and DHCP before explaining PPP configuration, and provide information about installing and configuring network services such as HTTP, FTP, Samba and Printing. Lastly, this curriculum covers security issues and some operational administration topics, system logging, internetworking and services security which are designed to help administrators ensure that their systems are secure. This curriculum consists of five courses: Course 13618 Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 1: Planning and Basic Installation Course 13619 Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 2: Advanced Installation and Basic Configuration Course 13620 Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 3: User Administration and X Windows Course 13621 Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 4: Network Management and Services Course 13622 Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 5: Security and Operational Administration

Learn To
See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and scope.

Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group is Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Per Course
CEU credits: 3.50 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
30 to 40 hours


Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 1: Planning and Basic Installation
Course Overview
The first course in the Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series provides users with a methodology for planning and installing a Red Hat system. It identifies issues to resolve during the planning stage. It also provides an overview of the installation process and teaches the learner how to install a basic Red Hat system.

Learn To
# Identify the stages in the historical development of the Linux operating system.
# Identify some of the main Linux distributions.
# Identify the features of the GNU General Public License (GPL) under which the Linux kernel is distributed.
# Identify the features of the three main workstation installation classes.
# Identify the features of the server installation option.
# Identify the features of the custom installation option.
# Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) boot file system.
# Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) configuration file.
# Identify the parameters that can be passed to the Linux Loader (LILO).


Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group is Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Preparing for a Linux Installation 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the stages in the historical development of the Linux operating system.
# Identify some of the main Linux distributions.
# Identify the features of the GNU General Public License (GPL) under which the Linux kernel is distributed.
# Identify the features of Open Source software.
# Identify the requirements for getting started with Linux.
# Identify the guidelines for selecting an Intel-based hardware platform.
# Identify issues relating to the selection and configuration of Intel hardware.
# Identify the guidelines for planning hard disk partitions.
# Identify the features of the main Linux disk subsystems.


Unit 2: Linux Installation Process 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the features of the three main workstation installation classes.
# Identify the features of the server installation option.
# Identify the features of the custom installation option.
# Identify preparations to be made before installing Linux.
# Identify boot disk options for installing Linux.
# Identify the guidelines for checking errata.
# Identify the steps to start the Linux installation procedure.
# Identify the steps involved in installing a workstation.
# Identify the procedure for partitioning a hard disk in the custom installation option.
# Identify the steps involved in selecting packages in a custom installation.


Unit 3: Installation Fundamentals 2 hours
# Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) boot file system.
# Identify the features of the Linux Loader (LILO) configuration file.
# Identify the parameters that can be passed to the Linux Loader (LILO).
# Identify common Linux Loader (LILO) error messages.
# Identify the features of the loadlin boot loader program.
# Identify the procedure for viewing boot time information.
# Identify methods for improving system performance by configuring the Hard Disk system.
# Identify the procedures for creating Linux file system partitions.
# Identify the features of the fdisk utility.
# Identify partition scenarios.

Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 2: Advanced Installation and Basic Configuration
Course Overview
The second course in the Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series builds up a deeper understanding of some installation and startup options. It covers some installation troubleshooting and initial configuration. It also covers how to set up users and manage software after a Red Hat Linux installation.

Learn To
# Identify the features of a dual boot system for Linux and Windows 95/98.
# Identify the steps to install a dual boot system for Linux and Windows NT.
# Identify the steps to install Linux on a laptop computer.
# Identify the steps to install and configure a Network Interface Card (NIC) by using Linuxconf.
# Identify the steps to configure a small local area network (LAN).
# Identify the guidelines for configuring a sound card in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the options available when managing user accounts in Linuxconf.
# Identify the features of file permissions in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the commands used to manage users and groups.


Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group are Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Advanced Installation Options 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the features of a dual boot system for Linux and Windows 95/98.
# Identify the steps to install a dual boot system for Linux and Windows NT.
# Identify the steps to install Linux on a laptop computer.
# Identify hard disk and CD-ROM installation options.
# Identify the steps to install Red Hat Linux from a Network File System (NFS) server.
# Identify the guidelines for gaining access to network source files for Red Hat Linux installation.
# Identify the guidelines for using Kickstart to automate the installation of Red Hat Linux.


Unit 2: System Configuration 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the steps to install and configure a Network Interface Card (NIC) by using Linuxconf.
# Identify the steps to configure a small local area network (LAN).
# Identify the guidelines for configuring a sound card in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the guidelines for installing a local printer.
# Identify the guidelines for managing printers with Red Hat Linux commands.
# Identify the features of Kudzu.
# Identify the file system types supported by Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the features of the/etc/fstab configuration file.
# Identify the features of packages in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the steps for managing packages in Red Hat Linux.
# Install packages by using GNU Network Object Red Hat Packet Manager (GnoRPM).
# Identify rpm command options for managing packages.


Unit 3: System Administration 2 hours
# Create groups with Linuxconf.
# Identify the options available when managing user accounts in Linuxconf.
# Identify the features of file permissions in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the commands used to manage users and groups.
# Identify the ways in which processes are managed in the GNOME.
# Schedule a process by using the at command.
# Identify the procedure for scheduling processes by using the crontab command.
# Identify the functions of the locate and tmpwatch commands.
# Identify the features of system log files.
# Identify the features of archive files within the GNOME File Manager.
# Identify the options for performance monitoring in the GNOME.
# Identify the features of Update Agent.
# Identify Red Hat Linux help resources.


Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 3: User Administration and X Windows
Course Overview
The third course in the Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series covers some advanced user administration and X Windows topics. It examines disk quotas and shell configuration. The course also covers Kernel concepts, installation, and configuration. Finally, it teaches the learner how to set up X Windows servers and clients.

Learn To
# Identify the guidelines for managing disk quotas in Linux.
# Identify the procedure for handling quotas in Linux.
# Identify the features of Linux initialization.
# Identify the features of the Linux kernel.
# Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the config command.
# Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the menuconfig command.
# Identify the features of the X Window system.
# Identify the features of Linux X configuration tools.
# Identify the features of Linux X client applications.


Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group are Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Advanced System and User Administration 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the guidelines for managing disk quotas in Linux.
# Identify the procedure for handling quotas in Linux.
# Create disk quotas.
# Create default disk quotas.
# Match the report quota commands with the reports they produce.
# Identify the features of Linux initialization.
# Identify the features of runlevels.
# Identify the features of Linux processes.
# Identify the functions of the stages of Linux initialization.
# Configure startup options by using the Runlevel Manager.
# Identify shutdown options.
# Identify the features of RAID.
# Sequence the steps involved in installing RAID with Red Hat Linux.
# Sequence the steps involved in configuring RAID.


Unit 2: Advanced Kernel Management 2 - 3 hours
# Identify the features of the Linux kernel.
# Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the config command.
# Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the menuconfig command.
# Identify the features of configuring the Linux kernel by using the xconfig command.
# Identify the steps to build a modularized kernel.
# Sequence the steps to reconfigure Linux Loader (LILO).
# Sequence the steps to build a monolithic kernel.


Unit 3: X Window System 2 hours
# Identify the features of the X Window system.
# Identify the features of Linux X configuration tools.
# Identify the features of Linux X client applications.
# Identify the features of Linux window managers.
# Identify the features of the GNOME and the KDE desktop environments.
# Sequence the steps to run X applications on a remote display.
# Identify the functions of the startx command.
# Identify the display manager configuration options for starting the X Window system.


Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 4: Network Management and Services
Course Overview
The fourth course in the Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series covers Network Management and Services. It examines a number of networking technologies such as DNS, NFS and DHCP before explaining PPP configuration. Finally, this course provides information about installing and configuring network services such as HTTP, FTP, Samba and Printing.

Learn To
# Identify the features of TCP/IP networking.
# Identify the features of TCP/IP tools.
# Identify the features of the Domain Name System (DNS).
# Identify the features of the Apache Web server.
# Identify the procedure for installing the Apache Web server.
# Identify the Apache Web server configuration requirements and options.


Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group are Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in our Linux Essentials curriculum.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Network Management 3 - 4 hours
# Identify the features of TCP/IP networking.
# Identify the features of TCP/IP tools.
# Identify the features of the Domain Name System (DNS).
# Identify the features of a domain.
# Identify the guidelines for maintaining and supporting the Domain Name System (DNS).
# Identify the guidelines for maintaining and supporting the Domain Name System (DNS).
# Identify the features of Network File System (NFS) common variants.
# Identify the guidelines for installing and operating Network File System (NFS) servers.
# Identify the files and programs used to configure a Network File System (NFS) client.
# Identify problems and limitations associated with the Network File System (NFS).
# Identify the guidelines for managing Network File System (NFS) security risks.
# Identify the features of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
# Identify the features of file sharing with IPX on a Linux-based Novell NetWare server.
# Identify procedures for setting up Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) links.
# Identify the guidelines for setting up the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) in Linux.
# Identify the features of NNTP and INND.
# Identify the guidelines for troubleshooting InterNet News.
# Identify options for synchronizing time on a Linux server.


Unit 2: Network Client Services 3 - 4 hours
# Identify the features of the Apache Web server.
# Identify the procedure for installing the Apache Web server.
# Identify the Apache Web server configuration requirements and options.
# Identify the tasks involved in starting and managing the Apache Web server.
# Identify the features of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service.
# Identify the features of the two File Transfer Protocol (FTP) installation packages.
# Identify the configuration options for a simple anonymous FTP server.
# Identify the guidelines for configuring the wu-ftp service.
# Identify the features of Samba.
# Identify the network features that led to the emergence of Samba.
# Identify the features of Samba configuration.
# Identify the utilities used to test Samba.
# Identify the features of the Linux printing utilities.
# Identify the guidelines for configuring printers in Linux.
# Identify the requirements for connecting to remote print services with Linux.
# Identify the features of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
# Identify the features of the Point-of-Presence (POP) mail delivery protocol.
# Identify the features of the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) daemon service.


Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration Part 5: Security and Operational Administration
Course Overview
The fifth and final course in the Linux Red Hat Advanced System Administration series covers security issues and some operational administration topics. The course begins by examining NIS and basic security. It also covers system logging, internetworking and services security which are designed to help administrators ensure that their systems are secure.

Learn To
# Identify the features of the Network Information Service (NIS).
# Identify the guidelines for configuring the Network Information Service (NIS).
# Identify the features of the Name Service Switch (NSS) file.
# Identify the features of IP aliasing.
# Identify the features of static and dynamic routing.
# Identify the features of firewalls.


Audience
The audience for this curriculum will be relatively wide. Learners will generally come from three backgrounds: The first group are existing Linux System Administrators whose focus is to learn specifically about Red Hat Linux. The second group is specifically preparing to take the RHCE exam and is using our course to support this certification. The third group are Linux expert/power users who want to learn the nuts and bolts of Red Hat Linux system administration. In general, you can consider the learners who take this curriculum will have a strong understanding of the content in the NETg Linux Essentials curriculum. There is no prerequisite for this course series.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: Not Applicable CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Systems Administration and Security 3 - 4 hours
# Identify the features of the Network Information Service (NIS).
# Identify the guidelines for configuring the Network Information Service (NIS).
# Identify the features of the Name Service Switch (NSS) file.
# Identify measures that can be taken to maintain basic host security.
# Identify the features of user authentication with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM).
# Identify the features of the Internet daemon (inetd) program.
# Identify the features of tcp_wrappers.
# Identify the features of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
# Identify the features of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol.
# Identify the security strategy for running services.
# Identify the function of the set group id (setGID) bit scheme.
# Identify the features of the Computer Oracle and Password System (COPS).
# Identify the features of user process accounting in Red Hat Linux.
# Set the system time in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the features of system log files.
# Configure automatic management tasks for log files by using logrotate.
# Configure the swatch utility.


Unit 2: Internet Security and High Availability 3 - 4 hours
# Identify the features of IP aliasing.
# Identify the features of static and dynamic routing.
# Identify the features of firewalls.
# Identify the features of Network Address Translation (NAT).
# Identify the guidelines for file system disaster recovery.
# Identify alternative methods for booting a Red Hat Linux system.
# Identify the guidelines for troubleshooting boot problems in Red Hat Linux.
# Identify the features of clusters.
# Identify the features of a Failover Service (FOS).
# Sequence the steps to configure a Failover Service (FOS) cluster.
# Identify troubleshooting methods for a Failover Service (FOS) cluster.
# Identify the features of Linux Virtual Server (LVS).
# Sequence the steps to configure a Linux Virtual Server (LVS) cluster.
# Identify the functions of high performance clusters.