This course teaches the basic, critical skills for managing a NetWare 6.5 network. This course is for students who have entry-level experience in managing computer networks. This course does not require that you have occupational experience with Novell products, however, it does assume you have some prior knowledge of NetWare 6.5

 

This course is for students who have entry-level experience in managing computer networks. This course does not require that you have occupational experience with Novell products ; however, it does assume you have some prior knowledge of NetWare 6.5

 

Students must have an understating of the following:

• Foundation of Novell Networking: Novell Course 3016

• Terminology, hardware and practices, such as routers, hubs, switches, backbones, and subnets, commonly used in medium to large enterprise networks.

 

Section 1: Manage Client Software on a NetWare 6.5 Network

• Manage and Troubleshoot User Connectivity Problems

• Specify Guidelines for Novell Client Configurations

• Update Novell Client Software

Section 2: Build a TCP/IP Network Using NetWare 6.5

• Identify NetWare 6.5 TCP/IP Components

• Identify How DHCP Services Work

• Configure DHCP Services

• Create a Private Network Using NAT

• Identify How DNS Services Work

• Configure DNS Services

• Configure Dynamic DNS Services

• Configure SLP

Section 3: Manage NetWare 6.5 Servers

• Identify NetWare 6.5 Server Management Utilities

• Use Remote Manager

• Use iManager 2.0

• Use iMonitor

• Use iMonitor to Diagnose and Repair eDirectory Problems

• Repair eDirectory using iMonitor

• Use the eDirectory Import/Export Wizard to Manage LDIF Files

Section 4: Manage NetWare 6.5 Encryption

• Describe Public Key Cryptography

• Identify How Public Key Cryptography Works

• Use Novell Certificate Server to Implement Public Key Cryptography

Section 5: Optimize eDirectory Performance

• Define eDirectory Replication and Synchronization

• Identify Basic eDirectory Administrative Procedures

• Design and Implement a Time Synchronization Strategy

Section 6: Manage Novell Licensing

• Identify How Server and User Licensing Works

• Identify Key NLS Components

• Manage License Certificates in the eDirectory Tree

• Install NLS Certificates and View NetWare Usage

Section 7: Manage the NSS File System

• Manage NSS

• Manage NSS Storage Space

• Configure User Access to the File System

Section 8: Manage NetWare 6.5 Web and Application Services

• Describe NWAS Tools and Services

• Install and Manage Apache Web Server

• Manage Multiple Instances of Apache

Section 9: Foundational Network Management Skills and Resources

• Document Your Network

• Describe the 6-Step Network Troubleshooting Model

• Prepare for Network Problem Recurrence

• Locate Support Information on the Novell Web Site

Section 10: Plan for a NetWare 6.5 Upgrade

• Review NetWare 6.5 Operating System Requirements

• Upgrade Network and server Hardware

• Create an Upgrade Plan

Section 11: Upgrading to NetWare 6.5

• Prepare the network for the Upgrade

• Perform an Upgrade

• Perform a Remote Upgrade