This course provides an overview of basic networking concepts, including an introduction to industry language. The course also provides a data communications framework and introduces popular industry protocols.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to Networks
A. Basic data communication model
B. What is a network?
C. Why network?
D. Network types
E. Network applications
F. Layered network architecture
G. OSI reference model
II. Communication Basics
A. Media types
B. Bounded media
C. Unbounded media
D. Network topologies
E. Access methods
F. The question of bandwidth
III. The Industry
A. Protocols and standards
B. Physical and data link layer protocols
C. Upper-layer protocol suites
IV. The Future
A. Global internetworking
B. Mobile nets
C. Network management
Audience: People who would like an overall view of technologies in networking, and sales and marketing personnel who need to know the industry terms.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: One-half day.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.4
105C INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly corresponds to the 105 Introduction to Networking instructor-led course. It provides an overview of basic networking concepts, including an introduction to industry language. The course also provides a data communications framework and introduces popular industry protocols.
Course Outline
I. Network Concepts
A. Why network?
B. Basic data communications model
C. Network applications
D. Network types
II. Network Architecture
A. The OSI reference model
B. Protocols and standards
III. Transmission Media
A. Bounded media
B. Unbounded media
IV. Network Structure and Access
A. Network topologies
B. Channel access methods
V. Physical and Link Layer Protocols
A. IEEE 802.3
B. IEEE 802.5
C. IEEE 802.2
D. Arcnet
E. LocalTalk
VI. Nonproprietary Upper-Layer Protocols
A. TCP/IP
B. OSI
VII. Proprietary Upper-Layer Protocols
A. NetWare
B. SNA
C. DNA
D. AppleTalk
VIII.The Future
A. Mobile nets
B. Network management
C. Global internetworking
Audience: People who would like an overall view of technologies in networking, and sales and marketing personnel who need to know the industry terms. This CBT course greatly enhances the training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction.
Prerequisites: None.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course.
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ 12MB free space on a local hard disk or file server
Course Length: Approximately three hours.
Part Numbers:
1 user
3.5-inch format883-001785-001
5.25-inch format883-001786-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-001785-002
5.25-inch format883-001786-002
200 NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES
This course focuses on the basic concepts of data communications, networking and connectivity. It does not cover specific Novell products. However, it does provide prerequisite information for many of the Novell product courses.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
A. Brief history of computer networks
B. The OSI reference model
C. Communication protocols and standards
II. Data Translation
A. Data types and signaling
B. Signal encoding
C. Character codes
D. Signal multiplexing
E. Signal conversion
III. Data Transmission
IV. Network Structures
A. Topologies
B. Channel access methods
C. Switching techniques
D. Internetworking
E. Public switched telephone network
V. Low-layer Communication Protocols Implementation
A. Physical Layer specifications
B. SDLC, HDLC and LAPB
C. Arcnet
D. LocalTalk
E. FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)
VI. IEEE 802 Communication Protocol Implementation
A. IEEE background and history
B. IEEE 802.2 (LLC)
C. IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet
D. IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
VII. Upper-Layer Communication Protocol Implementation
A. TCP/IP and the Internet Protocol suite
B. OSI
C. NetWare
D. SNA
E. DNA (DEC)
F. AppleTalk
VIII.The Future
Audience: Support personnel, system engineers, service technicians, CNE candidates and others who need or want to know about networking technologies.
Prerequisites: Technical background in microcomputers, local area networks, telecommunications or mainframes. Expertise across the range of topics that comprise networking technologies is not required.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
200C NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly corresponds to the 200 Networking Technologies instructor-led course. It covers the basic concepts of data communications, networking and connectivity. It does not cover specific Novell products. However, it does provide prerequisite information for many of the Novell product courses.
This course covers the OSI reference model, communication protocols and standards, data translation, data transmission, network structures, lower-layer communication protocol implementations, IEEE 802 communication protocol implementations, and upper-layer communication protocol implementations including TCP/IP, OSI, NetWare, SNA, DNA and AppleTalk.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to Communication
II. Data Translation
III. Data Transmission
IV. Network Structure Theory
V. Internetworking
VI. Lower-Layer Protocols
VII. IEEE 802 Protocols
VIII.Nonproprietary Upper-Layer Protocols
IX. Proprietary Upper-Layer Protocols
Audience: Support personnel, system engineers, service technicians, CNE candidates and others who need or want to know about networking technologies. This CBT course greatly enhances the training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction.
Prerequisites: Technical background in microcomputers, local area networks, telecommunications or mainframes. Expertise across the range of topics that comprise networking technologies is not required.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ 32MB free space on a local hard disk or file server
Course Length: Approximately 16 hours.
Part Numbers
1 user
3.5-inch format883-001781-001
5.25-inch format883-001782-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-001781-002
5.25-inch format883-001782-002
205 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNETWORK AND MANAGEMENT DESIGN
This course provides fundamental information concerning the challenges of designing and implementing an internetwork infrastructure and its management strategy. The course takes an unbiased look at internetworking technologies and describes design and implementation techniques for Local Area Network (LAN) protocols, intermediate devices (repeaters, bridges, routers and gateways), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) links. Internetwork management protocols and design are also discussed.
Course Outline
I. OSI Review
A. OSI model review
B. Models vs. protocols vs. implementations
II. Internetwork Design Considerations
A. Reasons for internetworking
B. Creating a needs analysis (review)
III. LAN Design Considerations
A. Media selection criteria
B. Network operating system selection criteria
C. Choosing media frame types
D. Multi-protocol environment issues
IV. Repeaters and Bridges
A. Repeaters
B. Transport bridges
C. Source routing bridges
D. Spanning tree protocol
E. Implementation and management issues
V. Routers and Gateways
A. Routers
B. Routers vs. bridges
C. Gateways
VI. Internetwork Management Design Considerations
A. Management protocols (described)
B. Designing a management scheme
VII. MAN/WAN Links
A. Switching methods
B. Voice grade circuits
C. Digital Data Services
D. T carrier
E. SMDS, SONET
F. X.25
G. Frame relay
H. Cell relay (ATM)
I. ISDN
Audience: Network administrators, internetwork designers and consultants, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of local area network technology.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
220 UNIX OS FUNDAMENTALS FOR NETWARE USERS
A basic background in the UNIX operating system is an essential requirement for all support professionals who administer UNIX operating systems as part of a NetWare network. This course covers basic (command-line) UNIX system operation, including accessing the system, organizing the hierarchical file system, file manipulation and management, process management, and system security maintenance. The course prepares participants for the UNIX System Skills Prerequisite Exam required for UnixWare resellers and technical instructors.
Course Outline
I. History of the UNIX Operating System
II. Accessing a UNIX Operating System
III. File Systems
A. Purpose of file systems
B. File system structure
C. UnixWare file characteristics
D. File naming
E. File organization
F. The hierarchical directory tree
IV. Performing Common UNIX Operating System Tasks
A. UNIX command syntax
B. Basic UNIX commands
C. File and directory manipulation
V. Structure of the Operating System
A. The UNIX kernel
B. Structure of the UNIX kernel
C. The UNIX shells
D. Shell features
VI. Editing Files
A. Using ■vi■
B. Basic ■vi■ commands
VII. Working in the Shell
A. Shell variables
B. Metacharacters
C. Pipes and redirection
VIII.Maintaining UNIX Operating System Security
A. Users and groups defined
B. File and directory ownership
C. File and directory permissions
D. Modifying permissions
IX. Managing User Processes
A. Checking process status
B. Process termination
Audience: NetWare users and administrators who need to establish a basic understanding of the UNIX operating system prior to attending more advanced UNIX system administration and support courses.
Prerequisites: Solid understanding of microcomputer concepts and the NetWare network operating system is helpful.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
304 PRODUCT INFORMATION COURSE FOR AUTHORIZES RESELLERS
This course is a two-day subset of the 305 Product Information Course, intended to
meet the specific needs of Novell Authorized Resellers. The course provides an in-depth look at NetWare 2.x and 3.x and related products such as NetWare Client for OS/2, NetWare for Macintosh and NetWare Print Server. The course features a tutorial for the online version of the NetWare Buyer■s Guide, a NetWire demonstration and a hands-on installation of the NetWare operating system.
Course Outline
I. Introduction/Overview
II. NetWare Buyer■s Guide Tutorial and NetWire Demo
III. NetWare Operating Systems
IV. Client Workstation Software
V. NetWare Print Server, MHS and Btrieve
VI. NetWare Name Service and Remote Management Facility
VII. Programs and Services
VIII.NetWare 2.2 Installation
IX. Other Novell Products
Audience: Users of Novell products and Novell Authorized Resellers preparing for their certification test.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of DOS, microcomputers and networks. Basic network knowledge includes: network terminology and acronyms, network components and their functions, and topologies.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
305 PRODUCT INFORMATION COURSE (COMPLETE 3-DAY COURSE)
The first two days of this course provide an in-depth look at NetWare 2.x and 3.x, including criteria for choosing a platform, competitive advantages and target markets. Also explored are features and benefits of other Novell products that are closely related to the NetWare operating system, such as NetWare Client for OS/2, NetWare for Macintosh and NetWare Print Server.
The third day focuses on products that enhance the capabilities of the operating system platform with database, communications and connectivity solutions. The course uses case studies to facilitate the application of product concepts and features a tutorial for the online version of the NetWare Buyer■s Guide, a NetWire demonstration and a hands-on installation of the NetWare operating system.
Course Outline
I. Introduction/Overview
II. NetWare Buyer■s Guide Tutorial and NetWire Demo
III. NetWare Operating Systems
IV. Client Workstation Software
V. NetWare Print Server, MHS and Btrieve
VI. NetWare Name Service and Remote Management Facility
VII. Programs and Services
VIII.NetWare 2.2 Installation
IX. Other Novell Products
X. Development Products
XI. SNA Communications
XII. Remote Networks
XIII.Managing Networks
Audience: Users of Novell products, Novell Gold Authorized Resellers preparing for their certification test, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of DOS, microcomputers and networks. Basic network knowledge includes: network terminology and acronyms, network components and their functions, and topologies.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
501 NETWARE 2.2: SYSTEM MANAGER
This course teaches functions of the NetWare 2.2 operating system so that participants can effectively maintain and manage a NetWare network. Through realistic, hands-on experiences, they learn how to establish and oversee the operations of a NetWare network■how to create users, design and establish directory structures, implement security, and so on. Utilities are taught through hands-on exercises, worksheets and team projects. Setup and management utilities and customized user environments are also covered.
Course Outline
I. Responsibilities of a System Manager
A. Responsibilities
B. Available resources
II. Hardware Basics
A. Network types
B. Hardware basics
C. Expanding your network
III. Software Basics
A. Workstation software
B. Login procedures
C. Data protection features
IV. Directory Structures
A. Design
B. Creation
C. Monitoring
V. Drive Pointers
VI. Security
VII. Hands-on NetWare Menus
VIII.Supervisor and Console Commands
IX. Printing
A. NetWare core printing
B. NetWare Print Server
X. Loading Application Software
XI. Login Scripts
XII. Menu Creation
XIII.System Backup Overview
XIV. Hands-on Final Exercise
Audience: NetWare 2.2 network administrators, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates.
Prerequisites: Participants should be entry-level NetWare users and have a working knowledge of basic DOS commands (including MD, CD, COPY CON, TYPE and DIR). Participants should also understand the organization of a hierarchical directory structure and the basics of local area networking. We recommend prior completion of courses 1100 DOS for NetWare Users and 1101 Microcomputer Concepts for NetWare Users.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
502 NETWARE 2.2: ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGER
This course raises the level of competence for any NetWare 2.2 network administrator. The course covers advanced installation procedures and network optimization through memory management techniques and interpretation of statistics offered through supervisor utilities. It also covers using the print server and maintaining multiple servers with NetWare Name Service.
Course Outline
I. Introduction/Overview
II. NetWare 2.2 Installation Overview
III. Workstation Installation Overview
IV. Network Control
V. NetWare Accounting
VI. Enhanced User Setup Utilities
VII. Performance Management
VIII.Printing
IX. Printing Customization
Audience: Experienced NetWare 2.2 network administrators who want to enhance their network management knowledge and skills, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 501 NetWare 2.2: System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
505 NETWARE 3.11: SYSTEM MANAGER
This course teaches the fundamental skills needed to manage a NetWare 3.11 network effectively. Beginning with a discussion of networking and NetWare basics, this course teaches software basics as well as how to set up users, directories and security. NetWare utilities are taught through hands-on training, worksheets and team projects. The course also covers how to create login scripts and menus, select network applications, and follow archiving procedures.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. NetWare Basics
III. Directory Structure
IV. Drive Mappings
V. Security
VI. Menu Utilities
VII. File Server Utilities
VIII.Printing
IX. Login Scripts
X. Menus
XI. Network Applications
XII. System Backup Overview
Audience: NetWare 3.11 network administrators, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of DOS and hierarchical directory structures, including knowledge of how to boot a workstation and how to use resident DOS commands such as DIR, DEL, COPY, TYPE, COPY CON, MD and CD.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
505C NETWARE 3.11: SYSTEM MANAGER (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly corresponds to the 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager instructor-led course. It teaches the fundamental skills needed to manage a NetWare 3.11 network effectively. Beginning with a discussion of networking and NetWare basics, this course teaches software basics as well as how to set up users, directories, security and NetWare utilities. The course also covers how to create login scripts and menus, select network applications, and follow archiving procedures.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. NetWare Basics
III. Directory Structure
IV. Drive Mappings
V. Security
VI. Menu Utilities
VII. File Server Utilities
VIII.Printing
IX. Login Scripts
X. Menus
XI. Network Applications
XII. System Backup Overview
Audience: Network administrators new to both NetWare and NetWare 3.11, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates. This CBT course greatly enhances training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of DOS and hierarchical directory structures, including knowledge of how to boot a workstation and how to use resident DOS commands such as DIR, DEL, COPY, TYPE, COPY CON, MD and CD.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course:
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ 9 to 20MB free space on a local hard disk or file server (20MB are required to load the entire course; modules can be loaded individually.)
Course Length: Approximately 15 hours.
Part Numbers
1 user
3.5-inch format883-002174-001
5.25-inch format883-002175-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-002174-002
5.25-inch format883-002175-002
505V NETWARE 3.11: SYSTEM MANAGER (VIDEO)
The content of this video-based training course directly correlates to the 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager instructor-led course. It teaches the fundamental skills needed to manage a NetWare 3.11 network effectively. Beginning with a discussion of networking and NetWare basics, this course teaches software basics as well as how to set up users, directories, security and NetWare utilities. The course also covers how to create login scripts and menus, select network applications, and follow archiving procedures.
Course Modules
505Va NetWare 3.11: Introduction to NetWare (Responsibilities of a system manager; network hardware and software components; workstation environment support; NetWare performance features, utilities, system fault-tolerant capabilities and technical specifications; logging in)
505Vf NetWare 3.11: Basic Control (Loading applications; backup and restore)
Audience: Network administrators new to both NetWare and NetWare 3.11, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates. This video course greatly enhances training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of DOS and hierarchical directory structures, including knowledge of how to boot a workstation and how to use resident DOS commands such as DIR, DEL, COPY, TYPE, COPY CON, MD and CD.
Course Length: Approximately five hours.
Part Numbers
Complete set of six videos:
505V NetWare 3.11: System Manager
VHS/NTSC 883-002156-001
VHS/PAL 883-002157-001
Individual modules:
505Va NetWare 3.11: Introduction to NetWare
VHS/NTSC 883-002146-001
VHS/PAL 883-002147-001
505Vb NetWare 3.11: Network Organization
VHS/NTSC 883-002148-001
VHS/PAL 883-002149-001
505Vc NetWare 3.11: Network Automation
VHS/NTSC 883-002150-001
VHS/PAL 883-002151-001
505Vd NetWare 3.11: Network Management
VHS/NTSC 883-002152-001
VHS/PAL 883-002153-001
505Ve NetWare 3.11: Basic Printing
VHS/NTSC 883-001780-001
VHS/PAL 883-001909-001
505Vf NetWare 3.11: Basic Control
VHS/NTSC 883-002154-001
VHS/PAL 883-002155-001
506 NETWARE 3.11: OS FEATURES REVIEW
This course focuses on the features included in the NetWare 3.1x operating system and provides hands-on activities. The course covers the features of NetWare 3.x that distinguish it from NetWare 2.x, including new and modified utilities, security, enhanced printing services, the inherited rights mask, and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs).
Course Outline
I. Course Overview
II. NetWare 3.11 Overview
III. Security
IV. Workstation Utilities
V. File Server Utilities
VI. Printing
VII. System Backup Overview
VIII.Installation Overview
IX. Upgrade Overview
Audience: Experienced NetWare 2.x administrators, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of NetWare products, especially NetWare 2.x.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
515 NETWARE 3.11: ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGER
This course teaches experienced NetWare 3.1x network administrators the skills needed to monitor and maintain a NetWare 3.11 network. It does not cover programming or hardware issues. Lab activities are included throughout the course to provide hands-on practice. This course covers high-level system management features of NetWare. Memory management procedures are discussed, and portions of the MONITOR utility and selected SET command parameters are used to teach participants how to analyze and improve network performance. The course also covers advanced printing setup and how to customize printing using the PRINTCON and PRINTDEF utilities, and how to prevent problems using recommended backup strategies.
The course presents information about multiple protocol support and identifies advantages of and considerations for using Remote Management Facility and NetWare Name Service. This course is software oriented; participants use NetWare utilities to perform system management activities. Individuals interested in installation and upgrade, diagnostics, and troubleshooting should attend course 701 NetWare Service and Support.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Management Strategies
III. Network Performance Management
IV. Advanced Printing
V. Remote Management Overview
VI. Protocol Support Overview
VII. Prevention and Maintenance
VIII.NetWare Name Service Overview
Audience: Experienced network administrators who have worked extensively with NetWare 3.1x, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
515C NETWARE 3.11: ADVANCED SYSTEM MANAGER (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly correlates with the 515 NetWare 3.11: Advanced System Manager instructor-led course. It teaches experienced network administrators the skills needed to monitor and maintain a NetWare 3.11 network. It does not cover programming or hardware issues.
This course covers high-level system management features of NetWare. Memory management procedures are discussed, and portions of the MONITOR utility and selected SET command parameters are used to teach participants how to analyze and improve network performance. The course also covers advanced printing setup and how to customize printing using the PRINTCON and PRINTDEF utilities, and how to prevent problems using recommended backup strategies.
The course presents information about multiple protocol support and identifies advantages of and considerations for using Remote Management Facility and NetWare Name Service.
This course is software oriented; participants use NetWare utilities to perform system management activities. Individuals interested in installation and upgrade, diagnostics, and troubleshooting should attend course 701 NetWare Service and Support.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Management Strategies
III. Network Performance Management
IV. Advanced Printing
V. Remote Management Overview
VI. Protocol Support Overview
VII. Prevention and Maintenance
VIII.NetWare Name Service Overview
Audience: Experienced network administrators who have worked extensively with NetWare 3.1x, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates. This CBT course greatly enhances training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager or equivalent.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course:
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ 8 to 20MB free space on a local hard disk or file server (20MB are required to load the entire course; modules can be loaded individually.)
Course Length: Approximately 10 hours.
Part Numbers
1 user
3.5-inch format883-002195-001
5.25-inch format883-002196-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-002195-002
5.25-inch format883-002196-002
520 NETWARE 4.0 ADMINISTRATION
This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to perform NetWare 4.0 network administration or system management tasks effectively. Participants who complete this course will be able to accomplish basic and fundamental network management tasks in a NetWare 4.0 network.
Course Outline
I. NetWare Basics
A. Introduction to NetWare 4.0
Administration
B. Connecting to the network
C. Using NetWare 4.0 resources
II. Fundamental Services
A. Managing NetWare Directory
Services
B. Using network resources
C. Planning network file systems
D. Managing network file systems
III. NetWare Security
A. Implementing network file system
security
B. Implementing NetWare Directory
Services security
IV. Supplemental Network Services
A. Managing the NetWare 4.0 server
B. Implementing network printing
C. Automating the user environment
D. Protecting network data
Audience: NetWare 4.0 users and NetWare network administrators who are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a NetWare 4.0 network, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of DOS, hierarchical directory structures and networking technology, including a working knowledge of MD, CD, RD, DIR, PATH, COPY CON and TYPE. Familiarity with the MS Windows 3.0 or above interface is helpful.
Course Length: Four days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.8
520C NETWARE 4.0 ADMINISTRATION (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly correlates with the 520 NetWare 4.0 Administration instructor-led course. This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to perform NetWare 4.0 network administration or system management tasks effectively. Participants who complete this course will be able to accomplish basic and fundamental network management tasks in a NetWare 4.0 network.
Course Outline
I. NetWare 4.0 Basics
A. Getting started
B. Using NetWare 4.0 resources
II. Fundamental Network Services
A. Managing NetWare Directory Services (NDS)
B. Managing the file system
III. Security
A. Network security considerations
B. Managing file system security
C. Managing NDS security
IV. Supplemental Services
A. Managing a NetWare server
B. Setting up network printing
C. Printing on the network
D. Managing workstation automation
E. Ensuring server security and data protection
Audience: NetWare 4.0 users and NetWare network administrators who are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a NetWare 4.0 network, and ECNE, CNE and CNA candidates. This CBT course greatly enhances training opportunities for those who want self-paced or individualized instruction. This course, combined with CBT course 525C NetWare 4.0 Advanced Administration, can be used to prepare for the NetWare 3.11 to 4.0 Update ECNE/CNE test.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of DOS, hierarchical directory structures and networking technology, including a working knowledge of MD, CD, RD, DIR, PATH, COPY CON and TYPE. Familiarity with the MS Windows 3.0 or above interface is helpful.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course:
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system (486 recommended)
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive or CD-ROM
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ Approximately 16 to 65MB free space on a local hard disk or file server (65MB are required to load the entire course; modules can be loaded individually.)
Course Length: Approximately 20 hours.
Part Numbers
1 user
3.5-inch format883-002899-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-002897-001
CD-ROM format 883-002898-001
525 NETWARE 4.0 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION
This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary for an experienced network administrator to oversee a complex NetWare 4.0 networking environment. The course is based on a case study, with different scenarios illustrating specific points. Each section includes demonstrations, written exercises and hands-on exercises.
Course Outline
I. Introduction To Complex Networks
II. Planning and Managing the Directory Services Tree
III. Distributing and Protecting the Directory Services Tree
IV. Enhancing Network Security
V. Auditing the Network
VI. Printing on a Complex Network
VII. Backing Up
VIII.Managing Client Services
IX. Managing Network Features
X. Optimizing Network Performance
Audience: Experienced NetWare 4.0 network administrators, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 520 NetWare 4.0 Administration or equivalent experience. Basic understanding of DOS, hierarchical directory structures and networking technology, including a working knowledge of MD, CD, RD, DIR, PATH, COPY CON and TYPE. Familiarity with the MS Windows 3.0 or above interface is helpful.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
525C NETWARE 4.0 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION (CBT)
The content of this computer-based training (CBT) course directly correlates with the 525 NetWare 4.0 Advanced Administration instructor-led course. This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary for an experienced network administrator to oversee a complex NetWare 4.0 networking environment. The course is based on a case study, with different scenarios illustrating specific points. Each section includes demonstrations, written exercises and hands-on exercises.
Course Outline
I. NetWare 4.0 in a Complex Environment
A. Getting started
B. Overview of NetWare Directory Services
C. Planning NetWare Directory Services
D. Managing NetWare Directory Services
II. Security on a Complex Network
A. Introduction to complex security
B. Supervisor rights on a complex network
C. Security equivalence on a complex network
D. Inheritance and IRFs on a complex network
E. Troubleshooting network security
III. Supplemental Services
A. Auditing the network
B. Printing on a complex network
C. Backing up a complex network
IV. Managing a Complex Network
A. Managing client services
B. Managing memory
C. Optimizing network performance
Audience: Experienced NetWare 4.0 network administrators, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
This CBT course greatly enhances training opportunities for those who want self-paced
or individualized instruction. This course, combined with CBT course 520C NetWare 4.0 Administration, can be used to prepare for the NetWare 3.11 to 4.0 Update ECNE/CNE test.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 520 NetWare 4.0 Administration or equivalent experience. Basic understanding of DOS, hierarchical directory structures and networking technology, including a working knowledge of MD, CD, RD, DIR, PATH, COPY CON and TYPE. Familiarity with the MS Windows 3.0 or above interface is helpful.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course:
■ IBM PC (or fully compatible) 386 class system (486 recommended)
■ MS Windows 3.0 or above
■ Microsoft-compatible mouse
■ DOS 3.1 or above
■ 4MB memory
■ 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive or CD-ROM
■ VGA graphics adapter and monitor
■ Approximately 16 to 65MB free space on a local hard disk or file server (65MB are required to load the entire course; modules can be loaded individually.)
Course Length: Approximately 15 hours.
Part Numbers
1 user
3.5-inch format883-002902-001
Server
3.5-inch format883-002900-001
CD-ROM format 883-002901-001
526 NETWARE 3.11 TO 4.0 UPDATE
The NetWare 4.0 operating system introduces many new and exciting features and functionality, such as NetWare Directory Services, to the network computing industry. Although some of this functionality is not new, current NetWare 3.1x administrators will notice dramatic changes in the operating system and its interfaces. Because of the substantial changes that occur with NetWare 4.0, this task-based course enhances lecture with hands-on and written exercises.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. NetWare 4.0 Overview
III. NetWare Directory Services
IV. NetWare 4.0 Security
V. Client and Utility Changes
VI. Print Services
VII. Auditing Overview
VIII.Storage Management Services
IX. Console Changes
X. Installation and Upgrade Overview
Audience: NetWare 3.1x ECNEs and CNEs, experienced NetWare 3.1x administrators who will move to integrate and manage a mixed NetWare 3.1x and NetWare 4.0 environment or a pure NetWare 4.0 environment, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 515 NetWare 3.11: Advanced System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
601 LAN WORKPLACE FOR DOS 4.1 ADMINISTRATION
This course introduces participants to the installation, configuration and use of the LAN WorkPlace for DOS 4.1, TN3270 for LAN WorkPlace, LAN WorkGroup and NFS Client
for LAN WorkPlace software products.
Course Outline
I. Administrative Overview of LAN WorkPlace
II. Installing a LAN WorkPlace Workstation
III. Customizing the Workstation
IV. Monitoring the Network
V. Administering TN3270 for LAN WorkPlace
VI. Administering LAN WorkGroup
VII. Administering NFS Client for LAN WorkPlace
VIII.Labs
Audience: System administrators of LAN WorkPlace for DOS workstations and networks, LAN WorkGroup workstations and networks, NFS Client workstations, and TN3270 workstations, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of NetWare, DOS, MS Windows, UNIX and 3270 terminal emulation basics.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
605 NETWARE TCP/IP TRANSPORT
This course covers the features and benefits of Novell■s NetWare TCP/IP software. Participants install and configure Novell■s NetWare TCP/IP software on a NetWare 3.1x server and learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot common problems that may occur in a TCP/IP environment.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. TCP/IP■An Overview
A. TCP/IP
B. Addressing
C. Routing
D. Tunneling
E. SNMP
F. Application programming interfaces
G. NFS
III. Installation and Configuration
A. Requirements
B. IEEE 802.3 vs. Ethernet
C. Verifying the installation
D. Loading and unloading the TCP/IP NLM
E. Lab exercise
IV. TCP/IP Management
A. IP addresses
B. TCPCON
C. Routing
D. Tunneling
V. Troubleshooting
A. Monitoring the server
B. Performance issues
C. Common problems
Audience: NetWare TCP/IP users, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 200 Networking Technologies and 505 NetWare 3.11:
System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
610 NETWARE NFS
This course covers the features and benefits of Novell■s NetWare NFS software. Participants learn to install and configure NetWare NFS software on a NetWare 3.1x server. They also learn to manage the NetWare NFS software to export file systems on a NetWare 3.11 system to UNIX clients, to map users on NFS client systems to NetWare accounts, and to share NetWare printers with UNIX clients. The course also covers diagnosing and troubleshooting common problems that may occur in an NFS environment.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Introduction to UNIX
III. NFS■An Overview
IV. Installation and Configuration
V. NFS Name Space
VI. NFS Management
VII. File and Record Locking
VIII.UNIX-to-NetWare Print Service
IX. NetWare-to-UNIX Print Gateway
X. FTP
XI. XCONSOLE
Audience: Network administrators, system managers, service organizations, NetWare NFS users, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager and 605 NetWare TCP/IP Transport or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
611 NETWARE FLEX/IP
This course provides an overview of the features and benefits of NetWare FLeX/IP software. The course covers how to install and configure NetWare FLeX/IP on a NetWare 3.11 server and manage NetWare FLeX/IP to share NetWare printers with UNIX clients. It also examines the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) used on TCP/IP networks and the FTPSERV NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) included with NetWare FLeX/IP.
Course Outline
I. Installation and Configuration
II. Printing
III. NetWare to UNIX Print Gateway
IV. FTP
V. XCONSOLE
Audience: NetWare FLeX/IP users.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 200 Networking Technologies, 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager and 605 NetWare TCP/IP Transport or equivalent experience.
Course Length: One day.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.7
615 NETWARE FOR MACINTOSH CONNECTIVITY
Through instruction and hands-on learning, participants learn to configure and administer NetWare support for Macintosh users. This course covers a range of Macintosh and NetWare networking topics, including terminology, addressing, routing, printing and network administration with NetWare for Macintosh utilities. Participants have the opportunity to learn how to install, configure and administer NetWare support for Macintosh users in both the NetWare 2.x and 3.x environments.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to NetWare for Macintosh
II. Macintosh Client Installation
III. NetWare for Macintosh Utilities
IV. NetWare for Macintosh VAPs
V. Introduction to AppleTalk Protocol
VI. Macintosh Name Space
VII. NetWare for Macintosh 3.x NLM Installation
VIII.NetWare for Macintosh 3.x Configuration
IX. ATCON
X. Printing
Audience: NetWare for Macintosh administrators and users, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
625 NETWARE NFS GATEWAY
This course teaches the skills needed to install, configure and maintain the NetWare NFS Gateway product effectively. The course begins with an overview of the services offered by the NFS Gateway followed by an indepth focus on the installation, configuration, management and use of the product. The course introduces the underlying Network File Service, Domain Name Service and Network Information Service protocols supported by the product.
In addition to learning how to manage and run services offered by the NetWare NFS Gateway product on the server, participants learn how to manage these protocols from a UNIX host. Where relevant, information for different versions of UNIX is provided.
Course Outline
I. NetWare NFS Gateway Product
II. Installing the NetWare NFS Gateway
III. Setting up the NetWare NFS Gateway
IV. Managing NetWare NFS Gateway Databases
V. Managing the NFS Gateway
VI. Sharing UNIX files
VII. XCONSOLE
Audience: NetWare and UNIX system administrators, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager and 601 NetWare TCP/IP Transport or equivalent experience.
Course Length: One day.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.7
675 UNIXWARE PERSONAL EDITION INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
This course teaches the skills necessary to successfully complete desktop operating system and application installations, to configure systems to utilize NetWare services, utilities and local devices, and to perform basic user system operations.
Course Outline
I. UnixWare Personal Edition Overview
A. The move to enterprise computing
B. UnixWare components
C. Personal Edition operating system extensions
II. Using the UnixWare Desktop
A. X-Windows overview
B. Starting a UnixWare session
C. Using the graphical user interface
D. Desktop tour
E. Using system help
F. Manipulating files and directories
G. Installing UNIX applications
H. Configuring applications to run from the desktop
I. Troubleshooting an installation
III. NetWare Integration
A. Preparing NetWare file servers
B. Accessing NetWare services from UnixWare
C. Configuring MHS mail delivery
D. Configuring MHS parameters on UnixWare
IV. Printer Configuration
A. Configuring access to printers
B. NetWare printing path
C. Printer setup
D. Managing printers
V. Configuring and Using DOS under UnixWare
A. The DOS environment
B. Working in DOS under UnixWare
C. Configuring the DOS environment
D. Accessing NetWare servers from a DOS session
E. DOS printer configuration
VI. UnixWare Personal Edition Installation
A. Operating requirements
B. Performing a destructive vs. non-destructive install
C. Troubleshooting the installation
Audience: Technical support personnel who are responsible for installing, configuring and supporting the UnixWare Personal Edition.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 220 UNIX OS Fundamentals for NetWare Users or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
676 UNIXWARE APPLICATION SERVER INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
The UnixWare Application Server may be installed in both IPX/SPX and TCP/IP networks to provide distributed access to multiuser UNIX and X-Windows applications. This course teaches the skills necessary to install and configure the Application Server systems to access NetWare services and to provide application services to other client and peer systems.
Course Outline
I. UnixWare Application Server Overview
A. Integrated computing environment
B. UnixWare Application Server components
C. Application Server operating system extensions
II. Application Server Installation
A. Installation requirements
B. Creating additional filesystems
C. Application Server software packages
D. Application Server desktop utilities
III. NetWare Integration
A. Establishing DOS client access
B. Configuring NVT services
C. Configuring application sharing
IV. User Account Management
A. Network management of user accounts
B. UnixWare system accounts
C. Administrative privileges
D. Creating accounts
V. Configuring UnixWare to UNIX Networking with TCP/IP
A. Configuring the network interface
B. IP address configuration
C. Configuring access to remote hosts
D. Accessing remote printers
E. Configuring NFS filesharing
F. Checking NFS status
VI. System Backup and Restore
A. Performing system backups
B. Automating backups
C. Restoring files
D. Extended backup and restore utilities
VII. Hardware Configuration
A. X Terminal overview
B. X Terminal configuration
C. Configuring a modem
D. Installing a second hard disk
Audience: Technical support personnel who are responsible for installing, configuring and supporting UnixWare Application Server systems in NetWare local area networks or in native UNIX implementations.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 220 UNIX OS Fundamentals for NetWare Users and 675 UnixWare Personal Edition Installation and Configuration or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
701 NETWARE SERVICE AND SUPPORT
This course focuses on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting NetWare networks. The course covers installation and upgrade procedures for the latest versions of both NetWare 2.x and NetWare 3.x. Class discussion topics include network adapter configurations, network cabling, disk expansion, troubleshooting techniques and common network problems. Frequent lab exercises give participants ample hands-on experience to implement the skills they learn in class. A lab exercise follows each installation and upgrade discussion, and the course culminates in a troubleshooting lab exercise.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Preparing and Installing Network Hardware
A. The NetWare network
B. Network adapters
C. Network cabling
D. Disk expansion
III. Installing NetWare Operating Systems
A. NetWare 2.2 installation/lab
B. NetWare 3.11 installation/lab
C. Router installation/lab
IV. Upgrading NetWare Operating Systems
A. NetWare 2.15 installation/lab
B. NetWare 2.15 to NetWare 2.2 upgrade/lab
C. NetWare 2.x to NetWare 3.11 upgrade/lab
D. NetWare 3.1 to NetWare 3.11 upgrade/lab
V. NetWare Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
A. Introduction to troubleshooting
B. Troubleshooting techniques
C. Network diagnostic utilities
D. Network repair utilities
E. Diagnostic services and tools
F. Common network problems
G. Troubleshooting lab
Audience: Technical support personnel responsible for installing and troubleshooting NetWare networks and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: General knowledge of DOS, NetWare (user or supervisor level) and PC hardware. We recommend prior completion of the following Novell courses: 1100 DOS for NetWare Users, 1101 Microcomputer Concepts for NetWare Users, 1102C NetWare User Basics.
Course Length: Five days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 3.5
708 LANTERN SERVICES MANAGER
This course covers the basic concepts of data communications, TCP/IP and SNMP as they apply to the LANtern Network Monitor and LANtern Services Manager. Participants engineer a NetWare network management solution using LANtern Network Monitor on LAN segments and LANtern Services Manager as a centralized management console.
Participants also install LANtern Services Manager software on a 386 host and configure associated DOS, LANtern Services Manager and MS Windows 3.0 files. They learn to configure the LANtern Services Manager software to set up a database of all devices on the managed network.
Through hands-on exercises, participants learn to use the LANtern Services Manager■s gauges and graphic counters to analyze network events and to find network troubles associated with traffic and hardware malfunctions. They also learn to export network data from the LANtern Services Manager database for use
in spreadsheets.
Course Outline
I. Data Communications Overview
II. Overview of the LANtern Network Management System
III. Designing a LANtern Network Management System
IV. Configuring the LANtern Network Monitor
V. Installing the LANtern Network Monitor
VI. LANtern Services Manager Software Installation
VII. Configuring LANtern Services Manager
VIII.Network Analysis
IX. Logs and Tables
X. Utilities
Audience: Network administrators, service organizations (managers and technicians), managers of local or wide area networks who use Novell■s LANtern network management products, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: MS Windows 3.0 experience and working knowledge of computer networks (some network management experience is desirable) or completion of course 200 Networking Technologies.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
715 NETWARE DIAL-IN/DIAL-OUT CONNECTIVITY
This course covers two Novell asynchronous connectivity products: the NetWare Access Server, which provides dial-in access to NetWare LANs for server-based sessions, and NetWare Asynchronous Communication Services (NACS), which enables users to dial out from the LAN. The course combines brief lectures and discussions with hands-on activities, case-study analysis, and both individual and group exercises.
Course Outline
I. Introductory Concepts
II. Access Server Physical and Functional Elements
III. NACS 3.0 Physical and Functional Elements
IV. Customer Configurations
V. Access Server Installation
VI. Access Server Monitoring
VII. Access Server Troubleshooting
VIII.NACS 3.0 Installation
IX. NACS 3.0 Troubleshooting
Audience: Network administrators, Information Services personnel, communication technicians, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 200 Networking Technologies and 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager or equivalent experience, and working knowledge of modems and their operation and setup.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
720 NETWARE FOR SAA: INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Through lectures, discussions and hands-on exercises, this course teaches participants to install and troubleshoot NetWare for SAA server-based software, NetWare 3270 LAN Workstation client software, NetWare Communication Services Manager network management software, and the NetWare SNA Links and NetWare HostPrint NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs).
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. NetWare for SAA Overview
III. SNA/SAA Overview
IV. SNA/SAA Technology
V. Installation of NetWare for SAA Server and Client Software
VI. The Communication Executive
VII. NetWare for SAA Configuration and Management
VIII.Case Study Configuration Exercise
IX. Install and Test NetWare SNA Links and NetWare HostPrint NLMs
X. Troubleshooting Lab
Audience: Administrators and service personnel of large, wide area networks and LAN-to-host connections, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Experience installing and troubleshooting a NetWare 3.1x system and completion of courses 200 Networking Technologies and 515 NetWare 3.11: Advanced System Manager or equivalent experience. Experience with microcomputer-to-mainframe connectivity and a working knowledge of data communications is recommended.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
730 NETWARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR WINDOWS
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Novell■s NetWare Management System (NMS) architecture and the features of the NetWare Management Map, Novell■s management platform. The course includes:
■ Installation and configuration of both the NetWare Management Map and the NetWare Services Manager.
■ Installation of the NetExplorer and NetExplorer NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) that report configuration and management information to the management station.
■ A predefined Btrieve database of network objects (included with the student kit) used to view, configure and manipulate locational and logical maps and to create a realistic internetwork environment in which to study and troubleshoot.
■ Real-life techniques for troubleshooting and optimizing NetWare servers, using tools such as gauges, alarms, charts and tables.
■ Lab material for optional self-study.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to the NetWare Management System for Windows
II. NetWare Management Map Installation
III. Exploring and Creating Maps
IV. Modifying Logical Maps
V. Responding to Network Alarms
VI. Creating Reports
VII. Installing NetWare Services Manager
VIII.Displaying Server Resource and Configuration Information
IX. Monitoring Server Performance
Audience: Network administrators, anyone using the NMS family of products to manage a network or internetwork, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Network administration experience and completion of course 200 Networking Technologies or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
740 NETWARE INTERNETWORKING PRODUCTS
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the NetWare MultiProtocol Router, which provides local routing, and NetWare WAN Links, which provides both local and remote routing. The course includes:
■ A brief introduction to Novell■s internetworking products.
■ Installation of the MultiProtocol Router software.
■ An introduction to each protocol suite and
its features, a demonstration of local routing configuration, a demonstration of the management tools provided and hands-on exercises configuring and managing each protocol.
■ Installation of NetWare WAN Links.
■ The configuration required for routing IPX, IP and AppleTalk over Link/PPP and Link/X.25.
Course Outline
I. NetWare Internetworking Products
II. Installing the NetWare MultiProtocol Router
III. Local IPX Routing
IV. Local IP Routing
V. AppleTalk Local Routing
VI. Local OSI Routing
VII. Installing NetWare WAN Links
VIII.Link/PPP Basic Configuration
IX. Routing IP and AppleTalk over Link/PPP
X. Configuring Link/X.25
XI. Routing IP and AppleTalk over Link/X.25
Audience: Personnel responsible for installing and maintaining routers, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager, 515 NetWare 3.11: Advanced System Manager, 200 Networking Technologies and 205 Fundamental of Internetwork and Management Design or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
750 NETWARE GLOBAL MHS
This course provides information about the features and benefits of NetWare Global MHS, Novell■s store-and-forward messaging engine. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to install and configure NetWare Global MHS and transfer messages to other servers using internetwork and asynchronous connections■NetWare Internetwork Messaging Protocol (NIMP) and NetWare Asynchronous Messaging Protocol (NAMP).
The course covers how to manage routing, enable and manage directory synchronization, and monitor and control system activities. The course also examines the NetWare SMF interface, which is used by messaging applications and gateways to provide messaging services.
Course Outline
I. Introducing NetWare Global MHS
II. Installing NetWare Global MHS
III. Basic Configuration
IV. Configuring Internetwork Connections
V. Configuring Asynchronous Connections
VI. Managing Message Routing
VII. Using Directory Synchronization
VIII.SMF-Based Applications and Gateways
IX. System Administration
Audience: NetWare Global MHS administrators, Information Services personnel, system engineers, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 505 NetWare 3.11: System Manager or equivalent experience.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
804 NETWARE 4.0 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION WORKSHOP
This course, which provides participants with additional hands-on experience with the NetWare 4.0 network operating system, is an optional followup to course 526 NetWare 3.11 to 4.0 Update or 525 NetWare 4.0 Advanced Administration. Administration tasks covered in the course include installing NetWare 4.0 servers, performing basic workstation skills, configuring basic network resources in NetWare Directory Services (NDS), managing large networks involving multiple servers, creating an effective security system, setting up network printing and creating workstation automation.
Course Outline
I. Installing the Server
II. Installing the DOS and Windows Client
III. Using NDS Object Naming
IV. Installing the Server Using Maintenance Options
V. Managing Directory Services Objects
VI. Managing NDS Security
VII. Managing Print Services
VIII.Backing Up and Restoring Data
IX. Managing the NetWare 4.0 Server
X. Migrating to NetWare 4.0
XI. Case Study: Installing, Partitioning, and Replicating
Audience: Experienced NetWare 3.11 administrators who want additional hands-on experience after completing course 526 NetWare 3.11 to 4.0 Update or 525 NetWare 4.0 Advanced Administration, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 526 NetWare 3.11 to 4.0 Update or completion of courses 520 NetWare 4.0 Administration and 525 NetWare 4.0 Advanced Administration.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
904 BTRIEVE: AN OVERVIEW
This course is designed to provide an overview of Btrieve without getting into the actual programming process. This course lays the groundwork for programming with Btrieve and is a recommended prerequisite for course 905 Programming with Btrieve.
The course covers Btrieve file structures, indexing approaches, data integrity techniques, record/file locking features, caching methods, different operating modes, the segmented key feature, backward compatibility and utilities.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to Btrieve
II. File Structure and File Management Techniques
III. Loading Btrieve
IV. Btrieve Utilities
Audience: New Btrieve programmers, anyone involved with marketing Btrieve, resellers, technical writers, NetWare SQL developers, management, potential customers, current Btrieve instructors who want to upgrade their certification, anyone who is upgrading to the latest version of Btrieve, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: One day.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.7
905 PROGRAMMING WITH BTRIEVE
This course is designed to give developers a complete introduction to the powerful data management features of Novell■s server- and client-based record manager. The course reviews the basic techniques needed to create and manipulate Btrieve files and develop Btrieve-based applications. The classes are designed to enable programmers to spend approximately 50 percent of the class time in Btrieve programming workshops.
Course Outline
I. Application Design
II. Application Interfaces
II. Creating Btrieve Files
IV. Working with Btrieve Files
A. Open/Close Operations
B. Insert Operation
C. Stat/Reset Operations
V. Retrieving Data by Position
A. Step Operations
B. Get Operations
VI. Retrieving Data by Key Value
A. Get Equal/Get Greater/Get Greater or
Equal Operations
B. Get Less Than/Get Less Than or Equal
Operations
C. Get Key Only Operations
VII. Accessing and Updating Btrieve Files
A. Update/Delete Operations
B. Get Position/Get Direct Operations
VIII.Indexing Options
A. Create/Drop Index Operations
B. Index Management
IX. Extended Operations
X. Transaction Processing
XI. Concurrency
Audience: Software developers interested in data management application development for NetWare and other operating systems, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites: Programming background and a working knowledge of DOS, and C, BASIC, COBOL or Pascal.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
907 XTRIEVE PLUS
This course is designed to train applications developers to use Xtrieve PLUS as a Btrieve or NetWare SQL programming utility and to train users who use Btrieve- or NetWare SQL-based data management applications to work effectively with Novell■s menu-driven data management utility.
The course covers topics such as defining a database, using an existing database, using views, analyzing data, working with command files, and creating and using reports.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
A. Xtrieve PLUS overview
B. Running Xtrieve PLUS
II. Working with the Database
A. Defining the database
B. Viewing the database
C. Analyzing the database
III. Features of Xtrieve PLUS
A. Command files
B. Xtrieve PLUS configuration
C. Security
IV. Writing Reports with Xtrieve PLUS
A. Report layouts
B. Fields, groups and summaries
Audience: Xtrieve users.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Xtrieve PLUS tutorial.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
911 NETWARE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
This course gives participants a complete hands-on experience in installing and configuring NetWare SQL and NetWare Btrieve. The course covers the basics of using ANSI Standard Structured Query Language (SQL) focusing on Novell■s NetWare SQL. The key database features include security, referential integrity (RI), database design, data normalization and performance from a manager■s viewpoint. The course highlights issues and gives useful information for interfacing with applications developed by companies other than Novell.
Course Outline
I. Overview
A. Evolution of PC computing
B. Network computing
C. Distributed processing
D. Client-server processing
E. Database concepts
F. Database terminology
G. Converting applications
II. Installing NetWare SQL and NetWare Btrieve
A. Physical contents of NetWare SQL
B. Software components
C. Install program for NetWare SQL
III. Loading and Configuring
A. NCF files
B. Communications modules
C. Brouter■s roll
D. Bsetup
E. Ndbsetup
F. Bstop and Nsstop
G. Requester programs
H. Installation exercises
IV. Utilities
A. Overview of each tool and purpose
B. Patches for products
C. Developer support
D. Third-party utilities
V. Dedicated Database Servers
A. NetWare Runtime
B. Named databases
C. Requester Configuration File
D. Database access
E. Running applications
VI. Management Issues
A. Data dictionaries
B. Data normalization
C. Referential integrity
D. Security
E. Data integrity
F. Tuning NWSQL
VII. SQL Tools
A. Structured query language
B. XQLI
C. SQL scope
D. Xtrieve PLUS
VIII.Connectivity
A. Interconnecting with NetWare SQL
B. DAL interface
C. DataLens driver
D. Gupta SQLRouter
E. Development environments
Audience: Database and network administrators interested in installing, configuring and optimizing NetWare SQL databases, and software developers interested in data management application development for NetWare.
Prerequisites: Completion of the NetWare SQL Database Administrator computer-based training (CBT) product, which is provided upon registration for the course.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
912 PROGRAMMING WITH NETWARE SQL
This course is designed for application developers and experienced network and database administrators who will be developing NetWare SQL applications or enhancing existing Btrieve applications with NetWare SQL. The course provides an indepth look at the functionality of NetWare SQL and discusses how to optimize NetWare database systems for the development of efficient database applications using Novell■s database tools.
Course Outline
I. Overview
A. Architecture
B. Terminology
C. Interfaces
D. DLLs
E. Methods
II. SQL Syntax
A. SQL statements
B. Performance
C. Optimizing concepts, joins, subqueries
III. Data Integrity and Security
A. Referential integrity (RI)
B. Triggers
C. Declarative method
D. Implementing RI applications and tools
E. Concurrency control
F. Implementing database security
IV. Stored Statements
V. Application Development
A. Accessing files
B. Embedded SQL
C. Third-party tools
Audience: Experienced programmers who have some experience with NetWare SQL.
Prerequisites: Basic programming experience with C, Pascal, BASIC or COBOL. Knowledge of Btrieve and completion of course 911 NetWare Database Administrator is recommended.
Course Length: Two days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
930 NETWARE PROGRAMMING: NLM DEVELOPMENT
This course covers the basics of developing NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) in the NetWare 3.x and 4.x environments. It includes background information for development of client/server applications, memory management and protection schemes, Thread Management Services needed to control an NLM, Screen Handling Services, application library development, and debugging and support tools.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to NetWare Loadable Modules
A. The distributed seven layered model
B. Application module location within the model
C. Your working environment
D. Screens in the NLM environment
E. The NLM link file
II. Troubleshooting Your NLM
A. Debuggers
B. Support utilities
III. Memory Management
A. Memory allocation and cleanup routines
B. Memory management APIs
C. Segmentation and ring protection
D. Memory paging and domains
IV. Multi-Threading in NLM Design
A. The process priority levels
B. OS queues
C. Work and thread execution and scheduling
D. Context within an NLM
E. Graceful exits
V. Connection Management
A. Overview of connections and tasks
B. Using single connections for all clients
C. Working with clients by proxy
VI. Referencing External Symbols
A. Library NLMs
B. Context and resource ownership
C. Library cleanup procedures
VII. Low Level Access to NetWare
A. Overview of advanced services
B. Warning and reporting in NetWare
C. Direct file system access
D. File system monitoring
VIII.Using NCP Extensions
A. NCP extension overview
B. NLM registration
C. Client query process
D. Using NCP extensions
IX. Cross Platform Considerations
A. Writing NLMs for NetWare 3.x and 4.x
B. NLMs in the SFT III environment
Audience: Software developers who need basic knowledge of the NetWare 3.x and 4.x environments to write NLMs.
Prerequisites: Strong programming background and a working knowledge of the C programming language is required. Knowledge of the NetWare environment is helpful.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
940 NETWARE PROGRAMMING: BASIC SERVICES
This course introduces developers to application development in the NetWare environment. The material presents the basic services needed to write C applications that can access the services provided by NetWare. The service sections discussed in this course include Connection Services, File Access Services, Print Services, Synchronization Services, Queue Management Services and Bindery Services.
Course Outline
I. NetWare Client Environment
A. Distributed applications, client/server model and peer-to-peer applications
B. Network aware and non-network aware applications
C. NetWare OS architectures
D. OSI reference model and ISO protocol and interface standards
E. NetWare■s multiplatform and multi-protocol support
F. NetWare DOS, OS/2, Windows requester technology and Open Datalink Interface (ODI) technology
G. Packet Burst technology
II. Bindery Services
A. Definition of the bindery and its purpose
B. Objects, object types, object IDs
C. Properties, property names, property values
D. Creating, deleting and modifying bindery objects and their properties
E. Novell■s pre-defined properties
F. The bindery files
III. Connection Services
A. Connection Services
B. File Server Services
C. Path & Drive Services
IV. File System Maintenance
A. Directory Entry Services
B. File Services
C. Sub-Directory Services
D. Extended Attributes Services
E. Volume Services
F. Salvage & Purge
G. Synchronization Services
H. Transaction Tracking
V. Printing in a NetWare Environment
A. Overview
B. Printing programatically
VI. Queue Management Services
A. Generic Queue Management Services (concepts)
B. NetWare QMS concepts and components
Audience: NetWare application developers who have not programmed in the NetWare environment before or who are interested in the services provided through NetWare APIs.
Prerequisites: Strong programming background and a working knowledge of the C programming language. Knowledge of the NetWare environment is helpful.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
941 NETWARE PROGRAMMING: DIRECTORY SERVICES
This course introduces developers to application development in the NetWare 4.0 environment. The material covers the services needed to write applications that can utilize NetWare Directory Services and other NetWare 4.0 specific services. These services include Unicode Services, Authentication Services, Directory Services, Local Management, Directory Access Services, Directory Schema Services, and Directory Partition Services, Internationalization, and other NetWare 4.0 features.
Course Outline
I. The NetWare 4.0 Programming Environment
A. The NetWare Requester
B. DOS integration
C. NetWare Directory Services support
D. Backward compatibility
E. Global access
F. Hierarchical naming structure
G. Distributed operation
H. Bindery emulation
II. Unicode Services
A. Unicode Services overview
B. Unicode tables
C. Unicode requests
D. Unicode Services summary
III. Authentication
A. Authentication overview
B. Initial Authentication
C. Background Authentication
D. Authentication requests
E. Login and Authentication Services summary
IV. Local Management
A. Directory naming conventions
B. Directory context management
C. Local buffer management
D. Local management services overview
V. Accessing the Directory
A. Directory Access Services overview
B. Read operations
C. Modify operations
D. Searching
E. Directory Access control
F. Directory Access Services summary
VI. Manipulating the Directory Schema
A. Object classes
B. Attribute types
C. Attribute syntaxes
D. Creating new classes
VII. Managing Directory Partitions
A. Directory Partition Services overview
B. Replication
C. Synchronization
D. Access Control distribution
E. Directory Schema distribution
F. Partition objects
G. Partition management
H. Partition Services summary
VIII.Internationalization
A. Enabling Services overview
B. Local information
C. Messaging tools overview
D. Internationalization summary
IX. Auditing Services
X. Data Migration Services
Audience: NetWare application developers who are familiar with the basic services of NetWare and are interested in writing applications that utilize the services offered by NetWare 4.0.
Prerequisites: Strong programming background and a working knowledge of the C programming language. Knowledge of the NetWare environment is helpful.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4
945 NETWARE PROGRAMMING: PROTOCOL SUPPORT
This course is designed to give developers a complete introduction to the protocol support features of NetWare programming. Students are introduced to network programming concepts such as distributed processing, the client-server model, peer-to-peer communications, the NetWare programming environment and NetWare multiprotocol and multiplatform support for application development.
The course also covers the basic techniques needed to develop applications using communication services in the NetWare environment, including IPX/SPX, Transport Layer Interface (TLI), Service Advertising Protocol (SAP), Diagnostics services, NetBIOS emulation and Named Pipes Protocol.
Course Outline
I. NetWare Programming Environment
II. IPX/SPX Protocols
III. Transport Layer Interface (TLI)
IV. Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)
V. Diagnostics Support
VI. NetBIOS & Named Pipes
Audience: NetWare application developers who have not programmed in the NetWare environment before or who are interested in developing applications using the NetWare operating system■s protocol support.
Prerequisites: A strong C programming background is required. Knowledge of NetWare environment and network programming is helpful.
Course Length: Three days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.1
1100 DOS FOR NETWARE USERS (WORKBOOK)
This self-paced, workbook-based course teaches basic DOS concepts. The course offers explanations, instructions and hands-on exercises. It is a prerequisite to all NetWare course offerings and represents the minimum DOS knowledge required for the Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE) program.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to DOS
II. DOS Command Execution
III. Disk Drive Operations
IV. File Maintenance
V. Directory Maintenance
VI. Batch Files
VII. Configuration of DOS Systems
Audience: CNE candidates and NetWare users who need to learn DOS fundamentals. The course is also helpful for those seeking CNA certification.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: Approximately six hours.
Part Number: 883-001304-003
1101 MICROCOMPUTER CONCEPTS FOR NETWARE USERS (WORKBOOK)
This self-paced, workbook-based course focuses on the basic concepts of micro-computer hardware with an emphasis on DOS-compatible PCs. It describes the fundamental parts of a computer and how they work together; however, it does not cover specific Novell products. This course is a prerequisite to all NetWare course offerings and represents the minimum microcomputer knowledge required for the Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE) program.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware
II. Introduction to Microprocessors
III. Data Bus
IV. Memory
V. Disks and Disk Drives
VI. Video Displays
VII. Serial and Parallel Ports
VIII.Computer System Configurations
Audience: CNE candidates and NetWare users who need to learn basic microcomputer concepts. The course is also helpful for those seeking CNA certification.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: Approximately six hours.
Part Number: 883-001305-002
1102 NETWARE USER BASICS (CBT)
This computer-based training (CBT) course presents concepts needed by new network users. It covers basic NetWare concepts for both the NetWare 2.x and 3.x operating systems and includes hands-on exercises. Topics include NetWare introduction, keyboard use, DOS and OS/2, NetWare security, logging in and logging out, and common questions and solutions for network users.
Course Outline
I. NetWare Introduction
II. Keyboard Use
III. DOS and OS/2
IV. NetWare Security
V. Logging In and Out
VI. Common Problems
Audience: People who are using NetWare as their computer work environment but not necessarily those who must support or manage the computer network environment.
Prerequisites: None.
Required Equipment: The following configuration supports the CBT course:
■ IBM PC (XT, AT or true compatible) or PS/2
■ 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch diskette drive
■ CGA, EGA, MGA (fully Hercules-compatible) or VGA graphics adapter
■ DOS 3.0 or above
■ 640KB memory
■ 1.5MB free space on a local hard disk or file server
Note: This is not an MS Windows-based application.
Course Length: Approximately two hours.
Part Number: 883-001728-001 (Server version)
1120 NETWARE LITE (WORKBOOK)
This workbook-based, self-study course provides a thorough overview of NetWare Lite for new and inexperienced network users. The workbook guides users through sections on planning, hardware and software installation, configuration, printing, application issues, administration and backup in a peer-to-peer environment.
The course contains hands-on, step-by-step procedures and provides examples of what students should see on their computer screen so they can be sure they have completed each step correctly.
Course Outline
I. Product Overview
II. Preparation
III. Hardware/Software Installation
IV. Server/Client Environment
V. User and Directory Setup
VI. Commands
Audience: NetWare Lite users who are unfamiliar with networking concepts and DOS.
Required Equipment: The following equipment is needed to work through the hands-on exercises:
■ Two or more 8088/8086 IBM-compatible PCs with at least 512KB RAM (640KB recommended), a 5.25- or 3.5-inch diskette drive, a network board (such as Ethernet or Arcnet), and appropriate cabling, connectors and terminators
■ Hard drive
■ Copy of NetWare Lite for each PC
Course Length: Approximately eight hours.
Part Numbers
One manual (English): 883-001817-001
Set of 25 manuals:
English 883-002425-001
French 883-002395-001
German 883-002396-001
Italian 883-002397-001
Spanish 883-002398-001
1125 LANALYZER FOR WINDOWS (WORKBOOK)
This self-paced workbook covers how to monitor network activity and determine the causes of common problems that occur on networks. This course is task-based, focusing on the network problems the product is designed to solve, and incorporates a series of exercises that illustrate how to solve network problems with the product. The workbook provides cross-references to the relevant portions of the user■s guide.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Monitoring the Health of an Ethernet Network
III. Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks
IV. Monitoring the Health of a Token Ring Network
V. Troubleshooting a Token Ring Network
VI. Analyzing Network Performance
VII. Identifying Server and Router Problems
VIII.Troubleshooting Upper Layer Protocols
Audience: Network administrators, Information Services personnel, support technicians, and ECNE and CNE candidates.
Prerequisites:
■ Completion of a NetWare system manager or administration course or equivalent experience.
■ Completion of course 200 Networking Technologies or equivalent experience.
■ Experience installing network boards, adding new stations and configuring workstation shells.
■ Familiarity with MS Windows 3.1.
■ Familiarity with the LANalyzer for Windows Users Guide and the functions of the software.
Course Length: Approximately 10 hours.
Part Number: 883-002517-002
1150 NETWARE MANAGEMENT MAP FOR OS/2 (WORKBOOK)
This self-paced, workbook-based course covers the NetWare Management MAP (NMM) utility of NetWare Management Services (NMS). NMM can be used as a standalone program, enabling a designated user to see a logical view of the entire network. Following a brief description of the product■s overall merits, users are guided through a series of hands-on experiences and installation instructions.
Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Product Overview
III. Installation and Configuration
IV. The Display and Menu Options
V. Available Information
VI. Using Information Effectively
VII. Introduction to NetWare Services Manager
Audience: NetWare network administrators, network technicians, and anyone who is responsible for tracking and monitoring the logical layout, configuration and status of a network.
Prerequisites: Completion of a NetWare 2.2 or 3.11 System Manager course or equivalent experience. Familiarity with the following:
■ Hardware basics
■ DOS basics
■ OS/2 basics
■ Networking basics
■ Distributed computing
■ Connectivity information such as IPX/SPX and the SHELL
Required Equipment: The following equipment is needed to work through the hands-on exercises:
■ An OS/2 1.3 or above workstation, with a minimum of 8MB RAM, connected to an active NetWare network
■ 20MB hard disk space available after OS/2 and the Requester have been loaded
■ Access to the NetWare Management MAP User■s Guide (comes with purchase of NMM)
■ A copy of NetWare Management MAP
Additional recommendations include:
■ 12MB RAM
■ 80MB hard disk
■ A NetWare 3.11 network with at least three 3.11 servers and multiple workstations
■ Available connectivity to a larger network with many servers, cable segments, routers and nodes
Course Length: Approximately four to six hours.
Part Number: 100-001480-001
1603 USING LAN WORKPLACE FOR DOS 4.1 (WORKBOOK)
This self-study workbook for users presents background material and practical hands-on exercises for the major applications included in the LAN WorkPlace for DOS 4.1 software package. The task-based, self-contained lessons cover file transfer, remote login, remote printing and remote command execution. There are separate sections for the Windows-based applications and the standard DOS-based utilities.
Note: This workbook is not designed to prepare ECNE and CNE candidates for the LAN WorkPlace for DOS Administration test. Candidates who want to take a class to prepare for this test should take course 601 LAN WorkPlace for DOS Administration.
Course Outline
I. Preface
II. Getting Started
III. Logging in to a Remote Host from Windows
IV. Logging in to a Remote Host from DOS
V. Transferring Files to and from Windows
VI. Transferring Files to and from DOS
VII. Printing on a Remote Printer
VIII.Sending Single Commands to a Remote Host
Audience: Users and administrators who need to learn basic and intermediate skills on the operation of the LAN WorkPlace for DOS applications and utilities.
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with the DOS, Windows and UNIX environments. Typical skills needed for this course include basic level DOS and UNIX commands, DOS and UNIX file and directory manipulation commands, vi (UNIX) editor, window and menu manipulation.
Required Equipment: The following equipment is needed to work through the hands-on exercises:
■ For standard DOS utilities: an IBM PC XT, AT, IBM PS/2, or an 80286, 80386 or 80486-based compatible computer
■ For MS Windows 3.x programs: an IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2 Model 50 or above, or an 80286, 80386 or 80486-based compatible computer
■ IBM PC-DOS 3.3 or above, MS DOS 3.3 or above, or DR DOS 6.0
■ 512K minimum for DOS utilities only; 2 to 4MB recommended for Windows applications
■ A color VGA monitor for exercises which involve altering the window color schemes
■ At least 3MB disk space for standard DOS utilities; at least 5MB disk space for Windows applications
■ 3.5- or 5.25-inch high-density diskette drive
■ An ISA, EISA or MCA network board and its Open Datalink Interface (ODI) driver
■ Connectivity to and an account on a remote UNIX host machine
Course Length: Approximately 8 to 12 hours.
Part Number: 883-002799-001
1760 ADMINISTERING SNADS FOR NETWARE GLOBAL MHS (WORKBOOK)
This self-study workbook supplements course 750 NetWare Global MHS and provides step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring and managing SNADS for NetWare Global MHS.
Course Outline
I. Using the SNADS Protocol Module
II. Installing the SNADS Protocol Module
III. Basic Configuration
IV. Verifying SNADS Connectivity
V. Advanced Configuration
VI. Using Directory Synchronization
Audience: Administrators of NetWare Global MHS and the SNADS protocol module, Information Services and service organization personnel, and system engineers.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 750 NetWare Global MHS or equivalent experience.
Required Equipment: The following equipment is needed to work through the hands-on exercises:
One 386 or 486 microcomputer, equipped with the following:
■ 12 to 16MB RAM
■ 100MB disk space
■ NetWare 3.11
■ NetWare for SAA 1.2 configured with an LU6.2 session to an IBM host running MVS and DISOSS or SNADS-compatible software
■ NetWare Global MHS
■ SNADS protocol module software
■ Synchronous adapter card (for SDLC) or Token-Ring adapter card
■ SDLC synchronous modem and cable (when using a synchronous adapter card)
■ Token-Ring connection to SNADS host (when using a Token-Ring adapter card)
One PC workstation, equipped with the following:
■ 640K or more RAM
■ Network interface card appropriate for the network topology used
■ NetWare shell and configuration files
■ NetWare 3270 Workstation for DOS, with logon to IBM host and SNADS application
Course Length: Approximately four hours, not including hardware and software setup.
Part Number: 100-001576-001
1770 ADMINISTERING SMTP FOR NETWARE GLOBAL MHS (WORKBOOK)
This self-study workbook supplements course 750 NetWare Global MHS and provides step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring and managing SMTP for NetWare Global MHS. The workbook covers how to verify messaging connectivity between a Global MHS server
and an SMTP host, how to enable the SMTP protocol module to work with Domain Name Service (DNS), and how to configure directory synchronization and exchange directory information with a UNIX (SMTP) host.
Course Outline
I. Introducing SMTP for NetWare Global MHS
II. Installing the SMTP Protocol Module
III. Configuring the SMTP Protocol Module
IV. Verifying SMTP Connectivity
V. Using Domain Name Service
VI. Using Directory Synchronization
Audience: Administrators of NetWare Global MHS and the SMTP protocol module, Information Services and service organization personnel, and system engineers.
Prerequisites: Completion of course 750 NetWare Global MHS or equivalent experience.
Required Equipment: The following equipment is needed to work through the hands-on exercises:
One 386 or 486 microcomputer, equipped with the following:
■ At least 8MB RAM
■ 500MB disk space per Global MHS user
■ NetWare 3.11
■ TCP/IP Transport
■ NetWare Global MHS 2.0
■ SMTP for NetWare Global MHS
■ Network interface card and cabling for any network type supported by NetWare
One PC workstation, equipped with the following:
■ 640K or more RAM
■ Network interface card appropriate for the network topology used
■ NetWare shell and configuration files
■ LAN WorkPlace for DOS or other TCP/IP workstation connected to the SMTP host
Access to the following:
■ TCP/IP workstation (or terminal emulation) and appropriate network interface card to connect to an SMTP host
■ SMTP host with an SMTP application (such as sendmail or mail) and an appropriate LAN connection
■ UNIX host (required if enabling directory synchronization)
Course Length: Approximately four hours, not including hardware and software setup.
