Overview/Description
A standout feature of Unix is its sophisticated network administration. Administrators can exert precise controls over Unix systems, both locally (workstation) and remotely (network and Internet). This course is an overview of Unix network administration, including TCP/IP networking, implementing DHCP and DNS, using Unix with Apache server, and file sharing with Network File System, or NFS, and Samba.

Target Audience
Individuals and companies who want to get a thorough grounding in Unix principles and operation

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.6

Lesson Objectives

Unix OS Fundamentals: Network Administration

start the course

configure a network interface using the ifconfig command

resolve host names to UP addresses in Unix systems

describe the structure of an IP address and how it facilitates routing

use the route command to create routes in the routing table of a Unix system

configure network information to automatically populate at boot time on a Unix system

describe daemons and services in Unix

configure a Unix DHCP client and server

describe DNS and BIND in Unix

configure a DNS zone file in BIND on a Unix system

describe the function of web servers and Apache web server for Unix

install Apache web server on a Unix system

configure common Apache settings including virtual hosts and document root

verify an Apache installation and run a Unix web server

describe the features of Network File System and its use in Linux systems

describe the components of NFS

perform the basic configuration for NFS as a server

perform the basic configuration for NFS as a client

access a remote share using NFS

describe how Samba operates and its function in enabling file sharing between Windows and Unix machines

install the Samba service

perform the basic configuration for Samba

share resources on a Samba server

access shares between Windows and Unix using Samba

mange networks using Unix

Course Number:
lu_unsf_a04_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate