Learning Outcomes

Linux PAM Course Introduction

Linux Lab Setup

The Importance of Linux PAM

Working With Linux PAM Security

Lesson Summary

This module will explain how to download and install CentOS, a RedHat Linux operating system. It will also discuss the importance of Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) and how to administrate PAM on your Linux system.

Linux PAM Administration - Course Assessment

In this free online course, study Linux pluggable authentication modules, or PAM, and its importance in a Linux system.

Linux PAM Administration

For anyone who uses Linux, either personally or as a system administrator for an organization, understanding how PAM works is essential. Linux PAM (pluggable authentication modules) is used to authenticate a user to applications or services in a Linux system or server. It can be a powerful tool or it can seriously alter your system's security.

Topic A - Networking Functions

Topic B - Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model

Topic C - Introducing LANs

Topic D - Introduction to the IOS

Topic E - Starting a Switch

Topic F - Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation

Topic G - Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues

Topic G - Demo 1 - Perform Switch Startup

Topic G - Demo 2 - Troubleshooting Switch Media Issues

Topic G - Demo 3 - Command Line Help

Review Quiz

In this module, Building a Simple Network, students will learn about networking functions, understanding the host-to-host communications model, introducing LANs, introduction to the IOS, starting a switch, understanding ethernet and switch operation, troubleshooting common switch media issues, perform switch startup, troubleshooting switch media issues, and command-line help.

Topic A - Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer

Topic B - Understanding IP Addressing and Subnets

Topic C - Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer

Topic D - Exploring the Functions of Routing

Topic E - Configuring a Cisco Router

Topic F - Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Topic G - Enabling Static Routing

Topic H - Managing Traffic Using ACLs

Topic I - Enabling Internet Connectivity

Topic I - Demo 1 - Performing Initial Router Setup Media Issues

Topic I - Demo 2 - Connecting to the Internet

Topic I - Demo 3 - Life of a Packet

In this module, Establishing Internet Connectivity, students will learn to understand the TCP/IP internet layer, understand IP addressing and subnets, understand the TCP/IP transport layer, explore the functions of routing, configure a Cisco router, explore the packet delivery process, enable static routing, manage traffic using ACLs, enable internet connectivity, perform initial router setup media issues, connect to the internet, and understand the life of a packet.

Topic A - Securing Administrative Access

Topic B - Implementing Device Hardening

Topic C - Implementing Traffic Filtering with ACLs

Topic C - Demo 1 - Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration - Part 1

Topic C - Demo 2 - Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration - Part 2

Topic C - Demo 3 - Device Hardening

Topic C - Demo 4 - Filtering Traffic with ACLs

Topic C - Demo 5 - Configuring SSH

Topic C - Demo 6 - Configuring NTP

Topic C - Demo 7 - AAA

Topic C - Demo 8 - DHCP Snooping

In this module, Managing Network Device Security, students will learn about securing administrative access, implementing device hardening, implementing traffic filtering with ACLs, enhancing the security of the initial configuration, device hardening, filtering traffic with ACLs, configuring SSH, configuring NTP, AAA, and DHCP snooping.

Topic A - Implementing VLANs and Trunks

Topic B - Routing Between VLANs

Topic C - Using a Cisco Network Device as a DHCP Server

Topic E - Introducing Dynamic Routing Protocols

Topic F - Implementing OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

Topic F - Demo 1 - Configuring Expanded Switch Networks

Topic F - Demo 2 - Configuring DHCP Server

Topic F - Demo 3 - Implementing OSPF

Topic F - Demo 4 - Troubleshooting OSPF

Topic F - Demo 5 - Implementing RIPv2

Topic D - Introducing WAN Technologies

In this module, Understanding Motherboards, students will learn about implementing VLANs and trunks, routing between VLANs, using a Cisco network device as a DHCP server, WAN technologies, dynamic routing protocols, implementing OSPF, configuring expanded switch networks, configuring DHCP server, implementing OSPF, troubleshooting OSPF, and implementing RIPv2.

Topic A - Introducing Basic IPv6

Topic B - Understanding IPv6

Topic C - Configuring IPv6 Routing

Topic C -  Demo 1 - IPv6 Addresses

Topic C -  Demo 2 - Configure and Verify IPv6 Routing

Topic C -  Demo 3 - IPv6 ACL

Topic C -  Demo 4 - IPv6 RIP

In this module, Understanding Processors, students will learn about basic IPv6, understanding IPv6, configuring IPv6 routing, IPv6 addresses, configure and verify IPv6 routing, IPv6 ACL, and IPv6 RIP.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA - Assessment

Students will get an introduction to Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices with this free online course.

Diploma in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA

This free online Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v3 CCNA course will teach you everything you need to know about Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices. The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step, second being ICND2, in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.

Twisted-pair Cables

Cables and Signalling

Other Types of Cable

Wireless Networks

Wireless Encryption

Get the basics of wired and wireless media, protocols, standards and concepts.

Internet Protocol v4

Binary Numbers and IP Addresses

Default Gateway, DNS Server, Subnetting

Internet Protocol v6

Internet Protocol (IP) is what makes the internet and modern networks function. Here you will learn how.

Common TCP/IP Tools

Advanced TCP/IP Tools

Advanced TCP/IP Demonstrations

Discover and see the tools used to manage and troubleshoot networks.

Computer Networking - Wired and Wireless Networks and Protocols - Course Assessment

Learn the structure and function of wired and wireless networks and their protocols with this free computer course.

Computer Networking - Wired and Wireless Networks and Protocols

This free online course in Computer Networking introduces you to the basic structure and features of both wired and wireless networks and their protocols. Computer networking has become an indispensable part of both our personal lives and our business operations, which makes understand computer networks a very valuable asset in modern life. This free online course will teach you the ins and outs of computer networking for any application.

Setting Up and Navigation

Getting Help and Working with Files & Folders

In this module, you will be introduced to the course content, and learn the process of setting up and running some basic commands on the Bash terminal. You will also learn to search commands, check file type, locate files and display command history. Finally, you will learn to copy, move, rename and remove files and folders, using the Bash shell.

Text Files, Users and Programs

Bash Shortcuts

Working with Bash Files & Programming

In this module, you will learn to use file perusal filters, edit text files & switch users using the Bash terminal. You will also learn to kill processes, commands, and use shortcuts to carry out tasks. Finally, you will learn to write Bash scripts, and learn about comments, variables, strings & functions in the Bash scripting language.

Understanding Bash Scripting & Commands – Course assessment

Learn to use the Bash scripting language to manipulate files and directories in this free online programming course.

Understanding Bash Scripting & Commands

Bash provides an efficient way to carry out computational tasks. This course explains how to use Bash scripts to efficiently carry out tasks like swapping users, automating tasks, and creating and modifying files and folders. While these tasks are cumbersome with the GUI, you can do them using a single line on the Bash shell.

PowerShell Introduction

Comments In PowerShell

Variables In PowerShell

Arrays In PowerShell

Operators and Flow Control in PowerShell

PowerShell Loops

In this module, you will learn the basic concepts of Windows PowerShell, beginning with an introduction. Then, you will learn about how to introduce comments in PowerShell and the use of variables and different types of arrays. Lastly, you will study the operators and flow controls as well as loops used in PowerShell.

Functions In PowerShell

Dot Sourcing

PowerShell Modules

PowerShell Remoting

This module will introduce you to the various functions used in Windows PowerShell and their purpose. You will also discover the concept of dot sourcing, modules and remoting.

Mastering Windows PowerShell - Course Assessment

Study how to use PowerShell in a step by step manner and learn how to automate any task in this free online course.

Mastering Windows PowerShell

Windows PowerShell is one of the most powerful tools to automate any task, from Active Directory Management, Microsoft Azure to Microsoft Office 365. In this free online course, you will learn how to operate Windows PowerShell, starting with the basic concepts such as variables, arrays, operators and flow control. Then, you will discover advanced concepts such as remoting, dot sourcing, modules and their application. Start this course today!

Introduction to Perl

Literals and Variables

String Functions

Variables

Conditionals

Loops

Introduction to perl - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to the general-purpose programming language Perl. This module explores a brief history of Perl, string functions, variable interpolation, and how to use loops to iterate collections of items. It illustrates the uses of variables and distinguishes between single and double coated strings.

Lists

List Demos

Command Line Input

File Input and Output

Hashing

Data Structures, Input and Output - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to the manipulation of codes in Perl using various concepts like the list, list demos, array interpolation, and command-line input. This module explores adding, changing and accessing key values in a hash. Also, it illustrates testing for files using test operators as well as provides the various syntax for these Perl concepts.

Subroutines

Arguments and Return Values

Simple Regular Expressions

Metacharacters

Text Manipulations

Subroutines and Regex - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to creating and invoking subroutine in Perl. This module explores manipulating Perl codes with text manipulations, metacharacters and single regular expressions. Also, it illustrates global modifier, private subroutines and variable argument list in Perl programming language.

Perl Fundamentals - Assessment

This free online course will teach you to program in Perl, a general-purpose programming language.

Perl Fundamentals

The Perl programming language is commonly used for file processing. This free online course will teach you about the various concepts used to manipulate Perl codes. You will learn how to use string functions, lists, conditional statements, different types of loops as well as subroutines. You will also learn about literals and variables in Perl. This course is useful in developing error-free programs, graphical user interfaces or managing data.

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