Linux for Network Engineers Training Course
Linux is a crucial operating system for SDN (software-defined networking) tools. Establishing Linux services for networking facilitates features such as automated network maintenance, configuring and testing servers, and more.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for network engineers who wish to utilise Linux for network engineering.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up Linux services for networking.
- Replace switches with Linux switches.
- Use Linux commands to manage processes.
- Configure an SDN to automate network maintenance.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Networking in Depth
- Clients and servers
- IP addresses
- Network hubs and switches
- Routers and firewalls
Linux Networking Overview
- Linux NOS (Networking Operating System)
- Cisco IOS Linux commands
Preparing the Development Environment
- Setting up a GNS3 lab
- Installing and configuring a Linux Distro
Linux Fundamentals
- Working with files
- Configuring permissions
- Updating users, groups, and passwords
- Managing processes
GNS3 and Linux
- Working with network testing and internet testing
- Replacing switches
TFTP Servers, DNS Servers, and DHCP Servers
- Configuring and testing TFTP servers
- Configuring and testing dnsmasq DNS servers
- Configuring and testing DHCP servers
- Testing with extra hosts
SDN Configuration
- Working with OpenvSwitch and OpenDaylight
- Creating Docker-based networks
- Using Wireshark
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A basic understanding of computers
Audience
- Network Engineers
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