Networking Fundamentals Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Linux Networking Features and Architecture for Government

• Linux clients and servers for government use
• Distributions, utilities, and working environment tailored for government needs

Getting Started

• Using the Linux command line for government operations
• Installing networking utilities and applications for government systems

Overview of IP Addressing for Government

• Understanding the OSI stack in a government context
• Sockets, packets, and protocols relevant to government networks
• TCP/IP compared to other protocols for government use

Working with Host Servers under Linux for Government

• Creating a subnet for government infrastructure
• Setting up a DHCP server for government networks
• Setting up a DNS server for government systems

Working with Different Protocols for Government

• HTTP and FTP in government applications
• SSHing into another host for government operations

Setting up a Web Server for Government

• Installing the LAMP stack for government websites

Working with Hubs, Switches, and Routers for Government

• Working with third-party hardware in government settings
• Setting up a Linux router for government networks

User Access and Permissions for Government

• Setting up users for government systems
• Creating an Access Control List (ACL) for government security

Monitoring the Network for Government

• Understanding how logging works in government networks
• Understanding SMTP and UDP in a government context

Wireless Networking for Government

• How Wi-Fi works for government operations
• Setting up a wireless network under Linux for government use

Securing the Network for Government

• Protecting from attacks in government networks
• Setting up a proxy for government security
• Setting up a firewall for government systems
• Protecting a server with SSL for government data

Troubleshooting for Government

Summary and Next Steps for Government