NetWare 6.5: 2. Novell Network Management

Course Overview

This course teaches the basic, critical skills for managing a NetWare 6.5 network. This course does not require that you have occupational experience with Novell products; however, it does assume you have some prior knowledge of NetWare 6.5.

Audience

This course is for students who have entry-level experience in managing computer networks.

Prerequisites

Students must have an understating of the following:

• Foundation of Novell Networking: Novell Course 3016
• Terminology, hardware and practices, such as routers, hubs, switches, backbones, and subnets, commonly used in medium to large enterprise networks.

Course Outline

Section 1: Manage Client Software on a NetWare 6.5 Network

• Manage and Troubleshoot User Connectivity Problems
• Specify Guidelines for Novell Client Configurations
• Update Novell Client Software

Section 2: Build a TCP/IP Network Using NetWare 6.5

• Identify NetWare 6.5 TCP/IP Components
• Identify How DHCP Services Work
• Configure DHCP Services
• Create a Private Network Using NAT
• Identify How DNS Services Work
• Configure DNS Services
• Configure Dynamic DNS Services
• Configure SLP

Section 3: Manage NetWare 6.5 Servers

• Identify NetWare 6.5 Server Management Utilities
• Use Remote Manager
• Use iManager 2.0
• Use iMonitor
• Use iMonitor to Diagnose and Repair eDirectory Problems
• Repair eDirectory using iMonitor
• Use the eDirectory Import/Export Wizard to Manage LDIF Files

Section 4: Manage NetWare 6.5 Encryption

• Describe Public Key Cryptography
• Identify How Public Key Cryptography Works
• Use Novell Certificate Server to Implement Public Key Cryptography

Section 5: Optimize eDirectory Performance

• Define eDirectory Replication and Synchronization
• Identify Basic eDirectory Administrative Procedures
• Design and Implement a Time Synchronization Strategy

Section 6: Manage Novell Licensing

• Identify How Server and User Licensing Works
• Identify Key NLS Components
• Manage License Certificates in the eDirectory Tree
• Install NLS Certificates and View NetWare Usage

Section 7: Manage the NSS File System

• Manage NSS
• Manage NSS Storage Space
• Configure User Access to the File System

Section 8: Manage NetWare 6.5 Web and Application Services

• Describe NWAS Tools and Services
• Install and Manage Apache Web Server
• Manage Multiple Instances of Apache

Section 9: Foundational Network Management Skills and Resources

• Document Your Network
• Describe the 6-Step Network Troubleshooting Model
• Prepare for Network Problem Recurrence
• Locate Support Information on the Novell Web Site

Section 10: Plan for a NetWare 6.5 Upgrade

• Review NetWare 6.5 Operating System Requirements
• Upgrade Network and server Hardware
• Create an Upgrade Plan

Lection 11: Upgrading to NetWare 6.5

• Prepare the network for the Upgrade
• Perform an Upgrade
• Perform a Remote Upgrade

NetWare 6.5: 2. Novell Network Management / N3042 (Novell 3042, NV3042)