Advanced SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) administration skills is designed to help students learn how to perform the following Linux system advanced administration tasks for SLES 9:

In this course, students will learn the basic SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) administration skills

Prerequisites:

Students should have experience with the following Novell courses:

• Linux Fundamentals � Course 3036
  
  
• SUSE LINUX Administration - Course 3037
  
  

Course Outline

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 Tar
  
  
• 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 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
  
  

Target Students

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.

Instructional Materials

The following materials are used to deliver this course:

• Novell 3038 Course Pack
• OTG 3038 Course Guide