Linux for Network Engineers

• A basic understanding of computers

Audience

• Network Engineers

Linux is an essential operating system for SDN (software-defined networking) tools. Setting up Linux services for networking enables features like automated network maintenance, configuring and testing servers, and more.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at network engineers who wish to use 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.

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