UNIX System Administration for Solaris 2

Course Length: 3 Days

Key Objectives

• Install, start up, and shut down a UNIX system.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot systems.
• Install, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot hardware and software.
• Add, remove, and maintain user accounts.
• Administer system security.
• Perform backups and restores.
• Optimize system performance.

Course Overview

This course describes the structure and operation of a UNIX system in terms of its file system, process control system, input/output system, security, startup and shutdown, user administration, backup and restore, and troubleshooting procedures and techniques. Students use lab exercises to apply this information to practical problem-solving.

Audience

Individuals who are responsible for administering and supporting the UNIX system, and anyone who wishes to understand how to monitor and troubleshoot in a UNIX environment.

Prerequisite

• UNIX Fundamentals

• UNIX Shell Programming (recommended)

Course Content

Introduction to Solaris 2

• Solaris 2 Features
• Hardware Overview
• The /dev Directory

System Setup

• Beginning the Installation
• Running suninstall
• Using AnswerBook
• Installing Other Packages
• Group and User Management
• SAF Concepts
• SAF Administrative Commands

Startup and Shutdown Procedures

• System Startup
• System Shutdown

Introduction to Networking

• TCP/IP

File Systems

• Disk Partitioning
• The ufs File System
• Managing File Systems
• Network File Systems (NFS)

Additional Networking Topics

• Network Information Services Plus (NIS+)

Monitoring Dynamic Files

• Backup and Restores
• Monitoring File Systems