3038 Advanced SUSE LINUX Administration

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Novell® Training Services course information Advanced SUSE LINUX Administration (Course 3038) Course Overview In this course you learn advanced SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) administration skills. This course teaches you how to perform the following Linux system advanced administration tasks for SLES 9: 1. Install SLES 9 2. Configure the Network Manually 3. Configure Network Services 4. Secure a SLES 9 Server 5. Manage Backup and Recovery 6. Develop Shell Scripts 7. Compile Software from Source 8. Health Check and Performance Tuning 9. Manage Hardware and Component Changes These are advanced administrative skills common to an experienced administrator in an enterprise environment. The final day of class is reserved for a Live Fire exercise that tests your advanced SLES 9 administration skills and prepares you to take the Novell CLP Practicum Exam. PREREQUISITES Before attending this course, you should complete the prerequisites which are the SUSE LINUX Fundamentals (Course 3036) and SUSE LINUX Administration (Course 3037) or have experience managing SLES9 servers in a networked environment. AUDIENCE While the primary audience for this course is the current Novell CNESM , or those with similar experience, who have completed the 2 previous courses in the Novell CLP curriculum, Linux professionals and administrators with experience in other operating systems can also use this course to help prepare for the Novell CLP Practicum. COURSE DETAILS • NumberofDays: • TrainingOptions: • Lecture/Lab: 5(iftakenasclassroomtraining) InstructorLedandSelf-Study Allcertificationandproductknowledgecoursesincludebothlecturesandhands-onlabs.  Course Outline (Outline as of 10-04-04) Section 1: Install SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) • Perform the SLES 9 Base Installation Step • Perform the SLES 9 Configuration Step • Troubleshoot the Installation Process Section 2: Configure the Network Manually • Understand the Linux Network Terms • Set Up Network Devices with the IP Tool • Save Device Settings to a Configuration File • Set Up Routing with the IP Tool • Save Routing Settings to a Configuration File • Configure Host Name and Name Resolution • Test the Network Connection with Command Line Tools Section 3: Configure Network Services • Deploy OpenLDAP on a SLES9 Server • Configure a Apache Web Server • Configure a Samba Server as a File Server Section 4: Secure a SLES 9 Server • Create a Security Concept • Limit Physical Access to Server Systems • Limit the Installed Software Packages • Understand the Linux User Authentication • Ensure File System Security • Use ACLs for Advanced Access Control • Configure Security Settings with YaST • Be Informed About Security Issues • Apply Security Updates Section 5: Manage Backup and Recovery • Develop a Backup Strategy • Backup Files with T ar • Work with Magnetic Tapes • Copy Data with dd • Mirror Directories with rsync • Automate Data Backups with rsync • Troubleshoot the Boot Process of a SLES 9 System • Configure and Install the GRUB Boot Loader Section 6: Develop Shell Scripts • Use Basic Script Elements • Use Variable Substitution Operators • Use Control Structures • Use Advanced Scripting Techniques • Learn About Useful Commands in Shell Scripts Section 7: Compile Software from Source • Understand the Basics of C Programming • Understand the GNU Build Tool Chain • Understand the Concept of Shared Libraries • Perform a Standard Build Process Section 8: Monitor a SLES 9 Installation • Monitor the Operating System • Monitor the File System • Monitor Processes Section 9: Manage Hardware and Component Changes • Understand the Differences Between Devices and Interfaces • Understand how Device Drivers work • Understand how Device Drivers are Loaded • Understand the sysfs File System [2]  • Understand how the SLES 9 Hotplug System Works • Understand the hwup Command • Add New Hardware to a SLES 9 System NOVELL COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE You must attend the entire course to receive a Novell Course Completion Certificate CORRESPONDING EXAMS This course, along with the skills taught in the SUSE LINUX Fundamentals (Course 3036) and SUSE LINUX Administration (Course 3037) courses, prepare you to take the Novell® Certified Linux® Professional (Novell CLP) certification Practicum Exam. The Novell CLP is the certification for people interested in becoming Linux administrators. As with all Novell certifications, course work is never required. You only need to pass a Novell CLP Practicum (050-689) to achieve the certification. The Novell CLP Practicum Exam is a hands-on, scenario-based test where you apply the knowledge you have learned to solve real- life problems —demonstrating that you know what to do and how to do it.