Novell Certified Linux 10 Professional

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Includes roundtrip airfare and lodging (Georgia and Florida only) Hands-on instruction by a certified instructor Includes all course materials and practice exams Includes all certification exams Onsite Testing Breakfast and Lunch provided each day If airfare and lodging are not required, the price is $1,000 less for 2-week courses, $750 less for 10 day courses, and $500 less for one week courses.

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If you are ready for premier training on the progressive Linux platform, Novell is going to provide you everything you need. The rapid widespread adoption of Linux has prompted many businesses to look for experienced Linux professionals—a trend that continues to accelerate. Novell Linux certifications help IT professionals like you stay ahead of the competition and be recognized for their expertise on SUSE Linux Enterprise, the platform for the Open Enterprise.

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (3071)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (3072)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration (3073)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (3071)

This course guides students who have no experience with Linux through the main concepts of open source software and Linux using the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. Students will learn the concepts of Open Source and Linux as well as the fundamental knowledge necessary to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. These fundamental tasks are prerequisites to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072). These tasks are also essential and prerequisite to learning the skills of an entry level Linux administrator or help desk technician in an enterprise environment.

Key Objectives

Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, you will understand key Open Source concepts and will be able to carry out fundamental administration tasks such as:

• Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and knowing where to find help when having problems.
• Understanding the basic concepts of bash and the file system
• Managing users and permissions

Audience Summary

This course is ideal for those who have little or no experience with Linux and who are seeking a fundamental understanding of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 operating system. It is also ideal for those who want to begin preparing for the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 Practicum Exam.

Course Prerequisites

This course is designed for beginners with the Linux operating system. Attendees are required to have only basic computer skills on any operating system. Knowledge of a desktop operating system is sufficient.

Course Outline

SECTION 1 - Understand the Linux Story

• The History of Linux
• Understand the Multiuser Environment
• Perform a Simple Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

SECTION 2 - Use the Linux Desktop

• Overview of the Linux Desktop
• Use the GNOME Desktop Environment
• Access the Command Line Interface From the Desktop

SECTION 3 - Administer Linux with YaST

• Get to Know YaST
• Understand the Role of SuSEconfig
• Manage the Network Configuration Information from YaST
• Install Software Packages
• Manage Installation Sources

SECTION 4 - Locate and Use Help Resources

• Access and Use man Pages
• Use info Pages
• Access Release Notes and White Papers
• Use GUI-Based Help
• Find Help on the Web

SECTION 5 - Manage Directories and Files

• Understand the File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
• Identify File Types in the Linux System
• Change Directories and List Directory Contents
• Create and View Files
• Work with Files and Directories
• Find Files on Linux
• Search File Content

SECTION 6 - Work With the Linux Shell and Command Line

• Get to Know the Command Shells
• Execute Commands at the Command Line
• Get to Know Common Command Line Tasks
• Understand Command Syntax and Special Characters
• Use Piping and Redirection

SECTION 7 - Use Linux Text Editors

• Get to Know Linux Text Editors
• Use the Editor vi to Edit Files

SECTION 8 - Manage User, Groups, and Permissions

• Manage User and Group Accounts With YaST
• Describe Basic Linux User Security Features
• Manage User and Group Accounts From the Command Line
• Manage File Permissions and Ownership
• Ensure File System Security

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (3072)

Building on initial experience with Linux, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072) teaches students basic SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 administration skills. Attendees will learn how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, and how to manage system initialization and processes. Among the topics covered in this course are Posix ACLs, network configuration, printing, and remote access.

Key Objectives

Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, you will gain familiarity with the core elements of Linux system administration, including how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, as well as how to configure networking, backup, printing, remote access, and how to perform various other common tasks that are part of day-to-day Linux administration.

Audience Summary

This course is ideal for those who have gained basic skills with Linux as taught in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (Course 3071) and now want to gain in depth knowledge on tasks a Linux system administrator has to perform routinely on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

Course Outline

Section 1: Install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Perform a SLES 10 Installation
• Configure the SLES 10 Installation
• Troubleshoot the Installation Process

Section 2: Administer the Linux File System

• Select a Linux File System
• Configure Linux File System Partitions
• Manage Linux File Systems
• Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and Software RAID
• Set Up and Configure Disk Quotas

Section 3: Administer User Access and Security

• Configure User Authentication with PAM
• Manage and Secure the Linux User Environment
• Use Access Control Lists (ACLs) for Advanced Access Control

Section 4: Configure the Network Manually

• Understand Linux Network Terms
• Set Up Network Interfaces With the ip Tool
• Set Up Routing With the ip Tool
• Test the Network Connection With Command Line Tools
• Configure Host Name and Name Resolution
• Use the NetworkManager to Configure the Network

Section 5: Administer Linux Processes and Services

• View and Manage Processes
• Schedule Jobs

Section 6: Monitor SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Monitor a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 System
• Use System Logging Services
• Monitor Login Activity

Section 7: Configure System Initialization

• Describe the Linux Load Procedure
• GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader)
• Manage Runlevels

Section 8: Manage Software for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Manage RPM Software Packages
• Verify and Update Software Library Access

Section 9: Manage Backup and Recovery

• Develop a Backup Strategy
• Backup Files with YaST
• Create Backups with tar
• Work with Magnetic Tapes
• Copy Data with dd
• Mirror Directories with rsync
• Automate Data Backups with cron

Section 10: Manage Printing

• Configure Local Printing
• Manage Print Jobs and Queues
• Understand how CUPS Works
• Configure and Manage a Print Server
• Use the Web Interface to Manage a CUPS Server

Section 11: Configure Remote Access

• Provide Secure Remote Access With OpenSSH
• Enable Remote Administration With YaST

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Advanced Administration (3073)

This course gives students a deeper understanding of how SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 works. Students will learn how to make their work and their servers more efficient and productive as well as how to turn Linux into a productive system.

Key Objectives

Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, students will learn the following:

• Virtualization with XEN
• Configuration of a Web Application Server
• Configuration of Samba
• Shell Scripting
• System Health Check and Performance Tuning

Audience Summary

The course is designed for those who already have experience with Linux, including general system configuration and command line work.

The course is also ideal for those seeking advanced administration skills on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, those who have completed the previous two courses in the Novell CLP 10 curriculum, and those preparing to take the Novell CLP 10 Practicum.

Course Outline

Section 1: Manage Virtualization with Xen

• Understand the Concept of Virtualization
• Understand How Xen Works
• Install Xen
• Manage Xen Domains with YaST
• Manage Xen Domains at the Command Line
• Understand Xen Networking
• Migrate a Guest Domain

Section 2: Configure a Web Application Server

• Understand Samba
• Configure a Simple File Server
• Configure User Authentication
• Use Samba's Client Tools
• Use Samba as a Domain Controller
• Configure Samba as Print Server

Section 3: Configure and Use Samba

• Understand Samba
• Configure a Simple File Server
• Use Samba's Client Tools
• Configure User Authentication
• Configure Virtual File Servers
• Use Samba as a Domain Controller
• Integrate Samba in a Windows Domain
• Configure Samba as Printer Server

Section 4: Enable Fundamental Network Services

• Enable the Extended Internet Daemon (xinetd)
• Enable a FTP Server
• Configure Time on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
• Configure NFS (Network File System)

Section 5: Create Shell Scripts

• Understand the Course Project
• Use Basic Script Elements
• Understand Variables and Command Substitution
• Use Control Structures
• Use Arithmetic Operators
• Read User Input
• Use Arrays
• Finalize the Course Project
• Use Advanced Scripting Techniques
• Learn About Useful Commands in Shell Scripts

Section 6: Compile Software from Source

• Understand the Basics of C Programming
• Understand the Concept of Shared Libraries
• Understand the GNU Build Tool Chain
• Perform a Standard Build Process

Section 7: Perform a Health Check and Performance Tuning

• Find Performance Bottlenecks
• Reduce System and Memory Load
• Optimize the Storage System
• Tune the Network Performance
• Use Powertweak

Section 8: Manage Hardware Components

• Describe the Differences Between Devices and Interfaces
• Describe How Device Drivers Work
• Describe How Device Drivers Are Loaded
• Describe the sysfs File System
• Describe How udev Works
• Add New Hardware to the System
• Use the hwup Command
• Manage the Kernel
• Obtain Hardware Configuration Information from YaST

Section 9: Prepare for the Novell CLP 10 Practicum

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