Linux Advanced System and Network Administration: LPI Certification Course
Course Description
In Linux System Administration: LPI Certification, you examined the basic commands required to manage files, directories, users, and devices. In this course, you will implement and manage web, file, and security features. You will also troubleshoot the system and network problems. You will find that this course benefits you in two ways. First, it will teach you the skills you need to provide advanced features and services to users of your Linux network. It will also prepare you for the LPI Certification exam (Exam 201 and Exam 202).
This course is intended for system and network administrators who are familiar with working at the Linux command line and performing basic system administration tasks such as maintaining user accounts and groups, and backing up and restoring data.
This course is intended for system and network administrators who are familiar with working at the Linux command line and performing basic system administration tasks such as maintaining user accounts and groups, and backing up and restoring data.
Course pre-requisites:
The user should have performed network administration tasks such as installation and configuration of network services, troubleshooting simple networking problems, and connecting workstations to a network. The user should have taken Linux System Administration: LPI Certification or possess equivalent knowledge.
Topics covered on the 5 day Linux Advanced System and Network Administration: LPI Certification course
Implementing DHCP Services
- Examine Networking Basics
- Install a DHCP Server
- Configure a DHCP Server
Implementing DNS Services
- Install a DNS Server
- Configure a DNS Server
- Secure DNS Server
Implementing Internet and Web Hosting Services
- Install a Web Server
- Configure a Web Server
- Maintain a Web Server
- Install a Proxy Server
- Configure a Proxy Server
- Install an FTP Server
- Secure an FTP Server
Managing File Services
- Implement Samba Services
- Implement NFS services
- Access Files Remotely Using SSH
- Access Files Remotely Using VPN
- Synchronize Files
Managing a Mail Server
- Configure a Mail Server
- Install Majordomo
- Create Mailing Lists
- Implement Procmail
Sharing Information
- Configure an NIS Server
- Configure NIS Clients
- Implement LDAP Services
- Manage a News Server
Configuring Devices
- Add New Hardware
- Manage Disk Space
- Configure RAID
- Configure Network Devices to Connect to Networks
Automating Tasks Using Scripts
- Automate Search Using Script Files
- Automate Calculation
- Write a Perl Script
Securing Networks
- Secure Data
- Configure TCP Wrappers
- Configure Firewall on a Router
- Change Runlevel
- Manage Passwords
- Implement Kerberos
- Detect Intrusion
Maintaining Servers
- Manage Log Files
- Maintain Filesystems
- Configure Automount Filesystems
- Compile a Kernel
- Configure the Kernel Modules
- Patch a Kernel
- Package Software
Troubleshooting Linux Network Issues
- Create Recovery Disks
- Troubleshoot Boot Loader
- Troubleshoot Devices
- Troubleshoot the System Environment
- Troubleshoot Network Issues
Course Classification:
Technical Training Course
This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.
Scheduled course dates
| July 2010 | August 2010 | October 2010 | October 2010 | December 2010 |
| 19-23 | 16-20 | - | - | 20-24 |
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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite Linux Training and bespoke Linux courses
The Linux Advanced System and Network Administration: LPI Certification course qualifies for the PTR Training Passport SAVE IT Scheme, which offers discounts on bookings for multiple courses and/or multiple delegates.