Networking Fundamentals for Linux Administrators

Overview/Description
To identify networking fundamentals in Linux

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the basic skills required as a Linux system administrator

Prerequisites
General knowledge of computers and computer operating systems ideally encompassing Unix knowledge because of the similarity to Linux

Expected Duration
180 Minutes

Objectives:

Networking Fundamentals for Linux Administrators

  • identify the characteristics of basic TCP/IP networking in Linux.
  • identify the underlying principles of IP subnets.
  • identify the Linux files you use to configure TCP/IP.
  • configure network interfaces using the ifconfig program.
  • view or configure the routing table.
  • monitor and troubleshoot a TCP/IP network using Linux tools.
  • configure TCP/IP.
  • identify how to set up PPP for use on a Linux system.
  • use PPP to initiate, terminate, and troubleshoot PPP connections.
  • use different options available when establishing a PPP connection for a given scenario.


    • Course Number: 206958_eng