U1010 Linux / Unix Systems Administrator Level I

• Install the operating system and server software
• Add user accounts and groups & directory structure
• Prepare logon scripts
• Assign file permissions to users and groups
• Set up network printers
• Set up a Linux system to employ Windows file and print sharing
• Manage applicable TCP/IP-based Internet/intranet services
• Discuss security from the perspectives of:
  • Operating system vulnerabilities
  • Operating system security features
  • Operating system security tools from third-party vendors
  • Sources of security information and tools
• Install and configure the following key services and applications:  File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Apache Web Server, SAMBA file and print services for Microsoft Windows, Network File System (NFS), and the Sendmail client and server applications.

U1011 Linux / Unix System Administrator Level II

• Discuss basic networking technology and terminology
• Install LINUX/UNIX INETD Internet services “super daemon” in a secure fashion
• Install and configure basic Internet services: DNS, DHCP, HTTP (Apache/Web), FTP, SMTP/Sendmail, IMAP/POP3, TELNET
• Install and configure LINUX LAN network services
• Secure a network
• Install network utilities for packet filters, intrusion detection systems, packet sniffers, port mappers.
• Implement a secure network and server installation by following best practices and procedures

 U1012 Linux / Unix Security

• Install and use encryption software
• Set up the Secure Shell
• Identify and disable unused system services
• Audit the security of a Linux system
• Enable and use wrappers and proxies
• Recognize and recover from various attacks
• Create and maintain system backups
• Configure a Linux firewall
• Use current security tools
• Setup intrusion prevention and detection systems
• Monitor and restrict logins