HOW TO INSTALL, CONFIGURE, ADMINISTER AND TROUBLESHOOT LINUX®

In this seminar you'll learn...

The key to a successful Linux installation is understanding what´s behind this powerful operating system. We´ll begin this session by showing you what´s "under the hood" of Linux and how it´s changed since it was first developed back in 1991. You´ll find out how the various distributions, both the free and commercial versions, stack up against each other so you can select the one that best meets your needs. You´ll also find out what a "live CD" is and how you can use one to test your hardware before installing Linux and then quickly install right from the "live CD." You´ll also find out ...
Getting Linux installed and running is only half the battle. You need to understand the intricate details of Linux configuration and other administrative functions to keep these complex systems running at optimum performance levels. This session will give you the tools you need to complete the initial configuration of your systems and accomplish a variety of everyday administration tasks, such as adding new users and controlling processes that run on your systems. You´ll gain a thorough understanding of the Linux command line and learn some little-known tricks that´ll make using the shell a much simpler process than it was in the past. You´ll also discover ...
This session will help demystify some of the most complex tasks that a network administrator can face, such as configuration of a network interface or setting up a router. Through our unique demonstration and teaching methods, these complex tasks will seem straightforward, clear and easy to retain and repeat. This session is great for anyone in the networking field, from newcomer to network veteran. You´ll discover ...
As Internet and intranet services have become integral components of many successful organizations throughout the world, ease and efficiency of these functions have become vitally important. Linux is arguably one of the best operating systems when it comes to providing both Internet and intranet connectivity services, but a thorough understanding of installation and configuration techniques is required in order to create a stable and secure environment. This session will show you the best techniques for setting up services such as DNS, e-mail, Web and FTP server services, plus provide you with plenty of tips so you can avoid common problems. During the lab, you´ll complete an installation and configuration and set up each service, focusing on getting the best performance possible. You´ll also learn ...
A main benefit of a truly great operating system is its ability to integrate seamlessly with computers running other operating systems. Linux can connect to virtually any other operating system, including Windows-based computers. We´ll show you how to get them to use your Linux files and printers and how to use Linux systems as clients to access your Windows-based files and printers. Linux´s Samba server allows integration with Windows´ Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, and this important session will show you how to correctly install and configure Samba server and client software. You´ll gain hands-on experience by connecting to shared resources on a Windows server and configuring the Samba server to share files with Windows clients. You´ll also learn ...
After you´ve installed and configured your Linux®-based systems, proper monitoring will ensure they´re running at peak performance or alert you if they aren´t. This session will show you the best ways to monitor the performance of systems and alert you to possible problems, so you can be more effective at troubleshooting. You´ll learn how to monitor the processor to make sure it isn´t overworked, and we´ll show you how to reduce the processor´s load so you don´t have to continually purchase faster processors. You´ll also find out ...
Protecting individual systems is only the first step toward security—you also need to protect networks from exterior and interior attacks. During this session, you´ll discover how intruders can use a technique called IP Spoofing to trick a computer into thinking it´s communicating with one that has been authenticated, and you´ll learn the best way to protect against this type of attack. We´ll show you how to design a secure network from the ground up, and you´ll find out how to use IP masquerading between users and the outside world to make sure the only traffic coming into your network from the outside has been requested by an internal user. You´ll also learn ...
Virtualization technology delivers a quantum step in IT operational flexibility, speed of deployment and application performance and availability. Virtualization allows IT managers to deliver more to their customers while gaining control of their costs. In this informative session, you´ll learn just what virtualization is and how you can reap the benefits of implementing it in your organization. You´ll learn when you should use it and when you should just stick with separate hardware systems. You´ll also find out...