Mixed Networks Bootcamp
Mixed Networks Bootcamp is an intensive 5-day training course specifically designed for system administrators wanting practical steps for integrating and managing Mac, Unix, and Windows clients and servers. The training provides hands-on coverage of the major cross-platform administrative tasks, as well as detailed steps for integrating the most common server applications in a mixed network environment.
Mixed Networks Bootcamp is designed for:
- Those who administer a Windows network where Macs and Linux machines are showing up in ever increasing numbers
- Those who want to bring open source software into your organization to replace costly and restrictive Windows/SQLServer/IIS licenses
Upon completion of Mixed Networks Bootcamp, the student will:
- Manage a mixed network of Mac, Unix, and Windows clients
- Integrate common Unix servers into a Windows network
- Access Windows servers from Linux and Mac clients
Prerequisites
For best results, students should have prior experience with:
- Basic Unix command line
- Basic administration of Mac or Unix and Windows
- Basic networking concepts
Syllabus
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | An introduction to the instructors and the course. |
| Part 2 | File Sharing across a mixed network |
| Part 3 | Printer Sharing across a mixed network |
| Part 4 | Text-based remote login |
| Part 5 | GUI-Based remote login |
| Part 6 | SSH Tunneling |
| Part 7 | VPN Clients + Servers |
| Part 8 | Centralized Authentication |
| Part 9 | Incorporating unix-based servers in a Windows domain |
| Part 10 | ODBC |
| Part 11 | Using Microsoft Exchange and non-Windows clients |
| Part 12 | Eliminating Spam from your Exchange server with open source solutions |
| Part 13 | System Monitoring and Logging |
| Part 14 | Cross-Platform Data Backups |
| Part 15 | Disk Imaging / Full System Backups |
What's Included
Class price includes all class materials, a luxury room, three delicious meals a day, a stylish Big Nerd Ranch t-shirt, and ground transportation to and from the airport. Plan to arrive the afternoon or evening before your class begins and depart on the last day of your class after 4 PM.