Chapter 53. RH253 Red Hat Linux Networking and Security Administration
RH253 arms students with in-depth knowledge needed to configure common Red Hat Enterprise Linux network services. Network and local security tasks are also topics of this course.
RH133 Red Hat Linux System Administration or equivalent experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, LAN/WAN fundamentals or equivalent, internetworking with TCP/IP or equivalent.
Upon completion of this course, individuals can set up a Red Hat Enterprise Linux server and configure common network services and security at a basic level.
Linux or UNIX system administrators who already have some real-world experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration, want a first course in networking services and security, and want to build skills at configuring common network services and security administration using Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Networking services on Red Hat Linux server-side setup, configuration, and basic administration of common networking services: DNS, NIS, Apache, SMB, DHCP, Sendmail, FTP. Other common services: tftp, pppd, proxy.
Introduction to security
Developing a security policy
Local security
Files and filesystem security
Password security
Kernel security
Basic elements of a firewall
Red Hat Linux-based security tools
Responding to a break-in attempt
Security sources and methods
Overview of OSS security tools