The course covers the principles of networking on Linux, and provides practical experience in installing and configuring Linux network services.

Course Details

The Linux Networking course covers the configuration, use and troubleshooting of various network services making use of command-line networking tools which are available for the Linux platform. The course will help you to get past the initial hurdles to using Linux in the server environment.

Delivery Method

Instructor Led classroom based training. Stationary and hand-outs included.

Audience

System Administrators and LPIC2 exam candidates.

Pre-Requisites

Linux Essentials or familiarity with the Linux command line and command-line tools, System Administration 1 or equivalent knowledge

Course Outline

• Introduction: Networking and Internet
• The Basics: TCP/IP
• Setting Up Linux Networks
• Standalone Services
• inetd and xinetd
• Remote Access - secure shell
• DHCP server
• Bind DNS server
• Remote Procedure Calls
• The Network File System (NFS)
• The Network Information Service (NIS)
• Modems, ISDN, and PPP