SUSE Linux Advanced Administration Training Class

Lesson 1: Install SLES

Perform the SLES 9 Base Installation
Configure the SLES 9 Installation
Troubleshoot the Installation Process

Lesson 2: Configure the Network Manually

Understand 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

Lesson 3: Configure Network Services

Configure a DNS Server Using BIND
Deploy OpenLDAP on a SLES 9 Server
Configure an Apache Web Server
Configure a Samba Server as a File Server

Lesson 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
Stay Informed About Security Issues
Apply Security Updates

Lesson 5: Manage Backup and Recovery

Develop a Backup Strategy
Create Backup Files With tar
Work With Magnetic Tapes
Copy Data With the dd Command
Mirror Directories With the rsync Command
Automate Data Backups With the cron Service
Troubleshoot the Boot Process of a SLES 9 System
Configure and install the GRUB Boot

Lesson 6: Create Shell Scripts

Use Basic Script Elements
Use Variable Substitution Operators
Use Control Structures
Use Advanced Scripting Techniques
Learn About Useful Commands in Shell Scripts

Lesson 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

Lesson 8: Perform a Health Check and Performance Tuning

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

Lesson 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
Understand How the SLES 9 Hotplug System Works
Understand the hwup Command
Add New Hardware to a SLES 9 System

Lesson 10: Prepare for the Novell CLP Practicum

Install and Configure SLES 9
Configure a DNS Server
Configure a Web Server
Configure a Samba File Server