Overview

You have performed basic system administration and managed system services. But as a network administrator, you will be required to manage security and performance of multiple systems on a network. In the Networking and Security Administration of Red Hat Linux 5 course, you will implement system security and user authentication between hosts using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. You will implement advanced system and network services along with security policies to ensure efficient network administration.

Course Objectives

You will implement advanced system and network services along with security policies to ensure efficient network administration.

Prerequisites

Students enrolling in this class should have Linux Administration skills and experience with networking services, security, TCIP/IP, NFS, HTTP, DNS, FTP, NIS, and DHCP. The user should have taken the Essentials of Red Hat Linux 5 and the System Administration of Red Hat Linux 5 courses or possess equivalent knowledge.

Delivery Method

Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Target Student

This course is designed for Linux or Unix Administrators and IT professionals who want to build Linux network and security administration skills in networking and security management. It is also designed for individuals who desire to become Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCE).

Hardware Requirements

• 2 GB of memory or higher
• A processor with 2.7 GHz capacity or higher
• DVD R/W drive (Boot capable)
• Floppy disk drive
• Generic keyboard and mouse
• Sound and display cards (VGA - 256 color 800x600)
• Two Network Interface Cards (NICs) for srvA and one NIC for srvB
• Generic Monitor
• 80 GB hard disk