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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is system installers, system integrators, system administrators, network administrators, and solutions designers. Overview At the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe the NSO's transactional application framework and mapping model options Describe the Reactive Fastmap design pattern and the NSO Configuration Database (CDB) subscriber in the NSO Transaction model Simplify packages to remove the need for subscriber applications, scale orchestration solutions, and integrate NSO with external systems (east-west integration)Describe the Cisco ESC architecture and integration with NSO, and how the NSO VNF Orchestration (VNFO) Release 2 bundle interacts with ESC for orchestration This course explores how to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. Students will also learn how to manage and scale these services, and how to use NSO Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs). Cisco NSO Programmability NSO Application Framework NSO Python Scripting NSO Python and Template-Based Services Resources Augmenting Cisco NSO Service Service Lifecycle and Integration Options Overview Greenfield Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service Brownfield Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service Managed Services Managed Services Overview Stacked Service Design Overview Design-Managed Network Services Scaling Service Orchestration Cisco NSO Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Orchestration ETSI MANO Cisco ESC Cisco NSO Orchestration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Network Services Orchestrator Advanced Design (NSO300) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator Advanced Design (NSO300) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network and software engineers and hold job roles such as: Network administrator Network engineer Network manager System engineer Project manager Network designer Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe mobile network architecture basics List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM) Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture The Cisco Service Provider 5G Technologies Foundations (SPMBL100) v1.0 course introduces mobile network components, basic 5G concepts, and features of 5G technology including faster data speeds, higher device capacity, and improved user experience. You will examine the mobile packet core solutions, 5G transport architecture, and Cisco© automation and orchestration tools used in 5G networks. You will also learn about the Cisco 5G Non-standalone (NSA) and the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core 5G standalone (SA) platform solutions, the Cisco 5G converged Software-Defined Networking (SDN) transport architecture, and Cisco edge computing solutions. You will study the Cisco Network Function Virtualization (NFVI) architecture, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC). You will learn how 5G is distributed with Telco Data Center (DC) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©). And finally, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Cisco Crosswork?, and the Cisco 5G security architecture will also be presented. Mobile Network Fundamentals 5G Key Use Cases Examining Mobile Network Components Enabling Technologies for 5G Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics Cloud Radio Access network (RAN) Cisco 5G NSA Solution 5G NSA Basics 5G NSA StarOS Configurations Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview Cisco VIM Pod Configurations Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration Telemetry Basics ZTP Fundamentals Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals 5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers 5GC Deployment Mitigating Threats in 5G Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for Service Provider networking professionals in job roles such as: Network administrators Network architects Network designers Network engineers Network managers Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel Network supervisors Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Use NETCONF and RESTCONF programmability protocols on Cisco devices Describe and use tools to validate YANG data models on Cisco devices Describe and configure model-driven telemetry on Cisco devices Describe and configure network traffic automation with Cisco XTC Describe and use network automation tools that utilize SSH Automate service provider network configuration with Cisco NSO Describe how to automate virtualized resources with Cisco ESC Describe how to automate service provider WAN with Cisco WAE This course prepares you to implement and support automation solutions in a Service Provider network infrastructure, using network programmability principles, protocols, tools, and mechanisms. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on labs, you will learn to deploy, configure, monitor, and operate Service Provider network environments using modern data models. These models allow you to represent operational data and new network management protocols in order to administer hundreds or thousands of devices in a single operation, replacing traditional, time-consuming, error prone, device-by-device Command Line Interface (CLI) management. The course also introduces powerful automation solutions that can streamline network operations. This course also prepares you for the CCNP-Service Provider concentration exam 300-535. Implementing Network Device Programmability Interfaces with NETCONF and RESTCONF Implement NETCONF Protocol Implement RESTCONF Protocol Implementing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG YANG Data Models YANG Tools YANG Development Kit Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry with gRPC Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry with gNMI Automating Service Provider Network Traffic with Cisco XTC Cisco XTC Fundamentals Configure Cisco XTC Automating Networks with Tools That Utilize SSH Implement Device Configurations with Python Netmiko Library Implement Device Configurations with Ansible Playbooks Orchestrating Network Services with Cisco NSO Cisco NSO Fundamentals Cisco NSO Device Manager Cisco NSO Services Implement Device Configurations with Python Automating Virtualized Resources with Cisco Elastic Services Controller Cisco ESC Architecture Cisco ESC Resource Management Automating the WAN with Cisco WAE Describe the Cisco WAE Components Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions v1.0 (SPAUI) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions v1.0 (SPAUI) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Daisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres. With fiction, Daisy's wishlist roughly falls into three categories – if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better! 1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like Hurricane Season, Under The Skin or In The Cut to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like Detransition, Baby or A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it’ll go straight to the top of her. 2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of Greta and Valdin or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like Palm Springs. Daisy is a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that’s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple. 3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it’s a delightful Knives Out or Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in! Overall, whether it’s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it’s stylish and smart – and maybe even a bit sexy – Daisy would love to see it. Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren’t given enough space in publishing. On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She’d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive. A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor. Daisy is not the right fit for Children’s or YA authors.  Daisy would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Daisy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Learn how to perform and read an ECG ... Nationally Recognised Qualification OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level) CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service Introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and operating an ECG machine Includes patient preparation Produce a valid (error free) ECG Learn and understand ECG traces Recognise recordings that require urgent attention Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PRACTISE@HOME ECG TRAINING KIT Final interpretation of all ECG recordings is the responsibility of a medical professional.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The Certified Ethical Hacking v12 course will significantly benefit security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. Overview Information security controls, laws, and standards. Various types of footprinting, footprinting tools, and countermeasures. Network scanning techniques and scanning countermeasures Enumeration techniques and enumeration countermeasures Vulnerability analysis to identify security loopholes in the target organization?s network, communication infrastructure, and end systems. System hacking methodology, steganography, steganalysis attacks, and covering tracks to discover system and network vulnerabilities. Different types of malware (Trojan, Virus, worms, etc.), system auditing for malware attacks, malware analysis, and countermeasures. Packet sniffing techniques to discover network vulnerabilities and countermeasures to defend against sniffing. Social engineering techniques and how to identify theft attacks to audit human-level vulnerabilities and social engineering countermeasures. DoS/DDoS attack techniques and tools to audit a target and DoS/DDoS countermeasures. Session hijacking techniques to discover network-level session management, authentication/authorization, and cryptographic weaknesses and countermeasures. Webserver attacks and a comprehensive attack methodology to audit vulnerabilities in webserver infrastructure, and countermeasures. Web application attacks, comprehensive web application hacking methodology to audit vulnerabilities in web applications, and countermeasures. SQL injection attack techniques, injection detection tools to detect SQL injection attempts, and countermeasures. Wireless encryption, wireless hacking methodology, wireless hacking tools, and Wi-Fi security tools. Mobile platform attack vector, android vulnerability exploitations, and mobile security guidelines and tools. Firewall, IDS and honeypot evasion techniques, evasion tools and techniques to audit a network perimeter for weaknesses, and countermeasures. Cloud computing concepts (Container technology, serverless computing), the working of various threats and attacks, and security techniques and tools. Penetration testing, security audit, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing roadmap. Threats to IoT and OT platforms and defending IoT and OT devices. Cryptography ciphers, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cryptography attacks, and cryptanalysis tools. CEH provides an in-depth understanding of ethical hacking phases, various attack vectors, and preventative countermeasures. It will teach you how hackers think and act maliciously so you will be better positioned to setup your security infrastructure and defend against future attacks. An understanding of system weaknesses and vulnerabilities helps organizations strengthen their system security controls to minimize the risk of an incident. CEH was built to incorporate a hands-on environment and systematic process across each ethical hacking domain and methodology, giving you the opportunity to work towards proving the required knowledge and skills needed to achieve the CEH credential. You will be exposed to an entirely different posture toward the responsibilities and measures required to be secure. Now in its 12th version, CEH continues to evolve with the latest operating systems, tools, tactics, exploits, and technologies. 1 - Introduction to Ethical Hacking Information Security Overview Cyber Kill Chain Concepts Hacking Concepts Ethical Hacking Concepts Information Security Controls Information Security Laws and Standards 2 - 2 - Foot-printing and Reconnaissance Footprinting Concepts Footprinting through Search Engines Footprinting through Web Services Footprinting through Social Networking Sites Website Footprinting Email Footprinting Who is Footprinting DNS Footprinting Network Footprinting Footprinting through Social Engineering Footprinting Tools Footprinting Countermeasures 3 - Scanning Networks Network Scanning Concepts Scanning Tools Host Discovery Port and Service Discovery OS Discovery (Banner Grabbing/OS Fingerprinting) Scanning Beyond IDS and Firewall Draw Network Diagrams 4 - Enumeration Enumeration Concepts NetBIOS Enumeration SNMP Enumeration LDAP Enumeration NTP and NFS Enumeration SMTP and DNS Enumeration Other Enumeration Techniques Enumeration Countermeasures 5 - Vulnerability Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Concepts Vulnerability Classification and Assessment Types Vulnerability Assessment Solutions and Tools Vulnerability Assessment Reports 6 - System Hacking System Hacking Concepts Gaining Access Escalating Privileges Maintaining Access Clearing Logs 7 - Malware Threats Malware Concepts APT Concepts Trojan Concepts Virus and Worm Concepts Fileless Malware Concepts Malware Analysis Countermeasures Anti-Malware Software 8 - Sniffing Sniffing Concepts Sniffing Technique: MAC Attacks Sniffing Technique: DHCP Attacks Sniffing Technique: ARP Poisoning Sniffing Technique: Spoofing Attacks Sniffing Technique: DNS Poisoning Sniffing Tools Countermeasures Sniffing Detection Techniques 9 - Social Engineering Social Engineering Concepts Social Engineering Techniques Insider Threats Impersonation on Social Networking Sites Identity Theft Countermeasures 10 - Denial-of-Service DoS/DDoS Concepts DoS/DDoS Attack Techniques BotnetsDDoS Case Study DoS/DDoS Attack Tools Countermeasures DoS/DDoS Protection Tools 11 - Session Hijacking Session Hijacking Concepts Application Level Session Hijacking Network Level Session Hijacking Session Hijacking Tools Countermeasures 12 - Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots IDS, IPS, Firewall, and Honeypot Concepts IDS, IPS, Firewall, and Honeypot Solutions Evading IDS Evading Firewalls IDS/Firewall Evading Tools Detecting Honeypots IDS/Firewall Evasion Countermeasures 13 - Hacking Web Servers Web Server Concepts Web Server Attacks Web Server Attack Methodology Web Server Attack Tools Countermeasures Patch Management Web Server Security Tools 14 - Hacking Web Applications Web Application Concepts Web Application Threats Web Application Hacking Methodology Web API, Webhooks, and Web Shell Web Application Security 15 - SQL Injection SQL Injection Concepts Types of SQL Injection SQL Injection Methodology SQL Injection Tools Evasion Techniques Countermeasures 16 - Hacking Wireless Networks Wireless Concepts Wireless Encryption Wireless Threats Wireless Hacking Methodology Wireless Hacking Tools Bluetooth Hacking Countermeasures Wireless Security Tools 17 - Hacking Mobile Platforms Mobile Platform Attack Vectors Hacking Android OS Hacking iOS Mobile Device Management Mobile Security Guidelines and Tools 18 - IoT and OT Hacking IoT Hacking IoT Concepts IoT Attacks IoT Hacking Methodology IoT Hacking Tools Countermeasures OT Hacking OT Concepts OT Attacks OT Hacking Methodology OT Hacking Tools Countermeasures 19 - Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Concepts Container Technology Serverless Computing Cloud Computing Threats Cloud Hacking Cloud Security 20 - Cryptography Cryptography Concepts Encryption Algorithms Cryptography Tools Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Email Encryption Disk Encryption Cryptanalysis Countermeasures Additional course details: Nexus Humans EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Security+ training course description A hands on course aimed at getting delegates successfully through the CompTia Security+ examination. What will you learn Explain general security concepts. Describe the security concepts in communications. Describe how to secure an infrastructure. Recognise the role of cryptography. Describe operational/organisational security. Security+ training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to pass the Security+ exam. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 5 days Security+ training course contents General security concepts Non-essential services and protocols. Access control: MAC, DAC, RBAC. Security attacks: DOS, DDOS, back doors, spoofing, man in the middle, replay, hijacking, weak keys, social engineering, mathematical, password guessing, brute force, dictionary, software exploitation. Authentication: Kerberos, CHAP, certificates, usernames/ passwords, tokens, biometrics. Malicious code: Viruses, trojan horses, logic bombs, worms. Auditing, logging, scanning. Communication security Remote access: 802.1x, VPNs, L2TP, PPTP, IPsec, RADIUS, TACACS, SSH. Email: S/MIME, PGP, spam, hoaxes. Internet: SSL, TLS, HTTPS, IM, packet sniffing, privacy, Javascript, ActiveX, buffer overflows, cookies, signed applets, CGI, SMTP relay. LDAP. sftp, anon ftp, file sharing, sniffing, 8.3 names. Wireless: WTLS, 802.11, 802.11x, WEP/WAP. Infrastructure security Firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, modems, RAS, PBX, VPN, IDS, networking monitoring, workstations, servers, mobile devices. Media security: Coax, UTP, STP, fibre. Removable media. Topologies: Security zones, DMZ, Intranet, Extranet, VLANs, NAT, Tunnelling. IDS: Active/ passive, network/host based, honey pots, incident response. Security baselines: Hardening OS/NOS, networks and applications. Cryptography basics Integrity, confidentiality, access control, authentication, non-repudiation. Standards and protocols. Hashing, symmetric, asymmetric. PKI: Certificates, policies, practice statements, revocation, trust models. Key management and certificate lifecycles. Storage: h/w, s/w, private key protection. Escrow, expiration, revocation, suspension, recovery, destruction, key usage. Operational/Organisation security Physical security: Access control, social engineering, environment. Disaster recovery: Backups, secure disaster recovery plans. Business continuity: Utilities, high availability, backups. Security policies: AU, due care, privacy, separation of duties, need to know, password management, SLAs, disposal, destruction, HR policies. Incident response policy. Privilege management: Users, groups, roles, single sign on, centralised/decentralised. Auditing. Forensics: Chain of custody, preserving and collecting evidence. Identifying risks: Assets, risks, threats, vulnerabilities. Role of education/training. Security documentation.

Linux training course description A Linux foundation appropriate for all flavours of Linux, focussed on getting network engineers up and running with Linux. The command line is used throughout. The course progresses from the basics of Linux commands onto useful tools such as grep, then shell features such as piping and then onto shell scripting. Administration aspects covered are the tasks network engineers are most likely to encounter such as software installation. Hands on exercises concentrate on network related tasks such as installing net-snmp and using shell scripts to provide network automation. What will you learn Use Linux commands to perform a variety of tasks from manipulating files to handling processes. Create and edit files with vi. Work with permissions. Write simple shell scripts. Install software packages. Configure base networking. Linux training course details Who will benefit: Network engineers. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation Duration 5 days Linux training course contents What is Linux? Linux distributions, open source software. Getting started Logging in, changing passwords, logging out. Hands on Basics and root access. Linux basics Command structure. The Linux manuals, basic commands (who, date, tty, uname, echo, banner...). Hands on Using the CLI. Connecting to a network IP configuration, DHCP, static addressing, routing, ifconfig, ping, netstat, traceroute, dig. Hands on Network configuration and testing. Managing Software Package Concepts, Comparison of package formats, RPM, rpm Commands, Yum, Debian Packages, dpkg, apt-cache, apt-get, dselect, aptitude, Converting Between Package Formats, Dependencies and Conflicts, Startup Script Problems, Shared Libraries, Library Management Hands on Installing network packages such as nmap and net-snmp. Processes and log files ps, kill, background processes, at, exec, priorities. Managing Linux log files. Syslogd. Setting the time. Cron and cronjobs. Managing Processes, the Kernel: The First Process. Hands on Controlling daemons and services. Setting up a TFTP server. Filesystem commands Home directories, manipulating files and directories, Filesystem layout, Pathnames, hard and symbolic links. Viewing files. Hands on Exploring the filesystem, working with network device configuration files. The Linux editors ed, vi, shell escapes, .exrc. Hands on Editing network device configuration files. Extracting data from files grep, find, cut, sort and paste… Hands on Working with syslog files. Permissions Theory, chmod, chown, newgrp. Hands on Handling permission problems. The shell Metacharacters, piping and redirection. Hands on Running SNMP commands and working with their output. Basic shell scripting What are shell scripts? Simple scripts, control structures. Variable. Setting variables, using variables, set, scope, export, sourcing, environmental variables, read. Positional parameters: $0 to $9, $#, $* and others. shift parameter substitution. Control statements: The test command, if , while loops, for loops, the case statement. Hands on Automating network tasks. Customising your environment Environmental variables, stty, .profile and other startup files. Hands on Customising Linux. Introduction to administration The root user, su. Managing users and groups. Hands on The power of root. Archiving files Backups, tar, cpio, dd, gzip. Hands on Working with tar files. Booting Linux and Editing Files Installing Boot Loaders, GRUB Legacy, GRUB 2, Alternative Boot Loaders, the Boot Process, Boot Messages, Runlevels and the Initialization Process, Runlevel Functions, Runlevel Services, Alternative Boot Systems , Upstart, system. Hands on Installing network services on Linux.