Bridging NetWare skills to Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux

course overview

The Bridging NetWare skills to Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux web-based course will introduce students familiar with NetWare to Novell's newest network operating system Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux. This course is designed to answer the question, “I know how to administer NetWare, how do I do the same tasks on Open Enterprise Server for Linux?”

The course consists of web-based self-study modules that will take the student through the process of transitioning NetWare skills to Open Enterprise Server Linux equivalent tasks. Students will be presented with common tasks and skills in NetWare and learn how to accomplish the same tasks and skills on Open Enterprise Server Linux. Capabilities cover the introduction to Open Enterprise Server features, deployment options, file storage, print and web services, administration, and configuration. Multiple lab exercises are used to enable students to practically apply course concepts and reinforce proficiency with the Novell services.

prerequisites

Familiarity with NetWare

audience

This course is the introductory course for NetWare administrators to become familiar with Linux. The intended audience for this course includes Novell customers and partners who have 1) entry-level to mid-level network administration experience, and/or 2) intentions to implement Open Enterprise Server Linux in an enterprise, government, or small business environment.

course details

• Modules: 10
• Length: 20 hours
• Delivery: Web based/self study, includes narrated slide presentations & printable lab projects

corresponding exams

None

modules

1 – Introduction to Linux

• Introduce Linux
• Explain Open Source

2 – Linux Fundamentals

• Login and Logout
• Use the Linux Desktop (KDE)
• Locate and Use Help Resources
• Use the Linux Shell and Command Line
• Describe and Use Common Linux Commands
• Understand and View Processes
• Understand the Linux Boot Process
• Shut Down and Restart the Server

3 –Introduction to Open Enterprise Server Features and Services

• Open Enterprise Server Linux Overview
• Cross Platform Services

4 – Install Open Enterprise Server Linux

• Explain Installation Options
• Use YaST
• Install Open Enterprise Server Linux

5 – Administer Linux

• Describe Administration User Accounts
• Explain Server Run States
• Describe Executables and Batch Files
• Start and Stop Services
• Explain the Patch Process
• Mount a CD/DVD
• Identify eDirectory Components

6 – Manage the Network

• Configure Network Boards
• Configure IP Addresses
• Manage Network Boards

7 – Use Server Management Tools

• Manage Open Enterprise Server Linux server using Novell Remote Manager
• Manage Open Enterprise Server Linux network using iManager 2.5
• Securely remote access Open Enterprise Server Linux

8 – Manage The File System

• Understand the Linux File System
• Understand Linux Disk Partitions
• Explain NCP Server and File Access
• Describe NSS on Linux
• Explain File System Access Control
• Describe Native Client File Access

9 – Monitor the Operating System

• Monitor Processes
• Describe Server Health Monitoring
• Access Error Logs

10 – Creating a Linux Training Plan

• Novell Training Offerings
• Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)
• Novell Certified Linux Engineer 9 (Novell CLE 9)
• Deploying Novell Open Enterprise Server

Course Summary

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