SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: 2. Administration

Course Overview

Building on initial experience with Linux, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Administration (Course 3072) teaches students basic SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 administration skills. Attendees will learn how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, and how to manage system initialization and processes. Among the topics covered in this course are Posix ACLs, network configuration, printing, and remote access.

Audience

This course is ideal for those who have gained basic skills with Linux as taught in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (Course 3071) and now want to gain in depth knowledge on tasks a Linux system administrator has to perform routinely on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

Skills Gained

Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, you will gain familiarity with the core elements of Linux system administration, including how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, as well as how to configure networking, backup, printing, remote access, and how to perform various other common tasks that are part of day-to-day Linux administration.

Prerequisites

Attendees of this course need the skills taught in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Fundamentals (Course 3071). They need to be familiar with files and file system layout, user management, how to use a shell and basic functionalities of YaST.

Course Outline

Course Outline

the following topics:

Section 1: Install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Perform a SLES 10 Installation
• Configure the SLES 10 Installation
• Troubleshoot the Installation Process

Section 2: Administer the Linux File System

• Select a Linux File System
• Configure Linux File System Partitions
• Manage Linux File Systems
• Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and Software RAID
• Set Up and Configure Disk Quotas

Security

• Configure User Authentication with PAM
• Manage and Secure the Linux User Environment
• Use Access Control Lists (ACLs) for Advanced Access Control

Section 4: Configure the Network Manually

• Understand Linux Network Terms
• Set Up Network Interfaces With the ip Tool
• Set Up Routing With the
• Test the Network Connection With Command Line Tools
• Configure Host Name and Name Resolution
• Use the NetworkManager to Configure the Network

Section 5: Administer Linux Processes and Services

• View and Manage Processes
• Schedule Jobs

Section 6: Monitor SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Monitor a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 System
• Use System Logging Services
• Monitor Login Activity

Section 7: Configure System Initialization

• Describe the Linux Load Procedure
• GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader)
• Manage Runlevels

Section 8: Manage Software for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

• Manage RPM Software Packages
• Verify and Update Software Library Access

Section 9: Manage Backup and Recovery

• Develop a Backup Strategy
• Backup Files with YaST
• Create Backups with tar
• Work with Magnetic Tapes
• Copy Data with dd
• Mirror Directories with rsync
• Automate Data Backups with cron

Section 10: Manage Printing

• Manage Print Jobs and Queues
• Understand how CUPS Works
• Configure and Manage a Print Server
• Use the Web Interface to Manage a CUPS Server

Section 11: Configure Remote Access

• Provide Secure Remote Access With OpenSSH
• Enable Remote Administration With YaST