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
The syllabus is listed below, but our extensive knowledge of Mixed Networks enables us to customize the course to your needs and speak on topics that may not be in the outline. Let us know what you want.
| 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 |
Price
A five-day class, a student guide, a luxury room, three delicious meals a day, a stylish "Big Nerd Ranch" t-shirt, and transportation to and from the airport for $3500. Plan to arrive on Sunday evening and depart on Friday afternoon.