Linux Foundation Cert Prep: Network Filesystems and File Services (Ubuntu)
35mIntermediate2018-03-07
Authors
Scott Simpson
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Course details
Having a solid understanding of file storage is crucial for any system administrator, and essential for professionals working towards the Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) certification. In this course, explore different ways to make storage available on a network. Instructor Scott Simpson explains how to provide Server Message Block (SMB) or Common Internet File System (CIFS) shares to clients using Samba, how to configure a Network File System (NFS) server and client, and how to configure and connect to remote block storage using iSCSI. After covering these concepts, you'll be ready to take on the network filesystems and file services section of the LFCE exam.
Skills covered
Ubuntu ServerClient Operating SystemsLinuxIT Help DeskNetwork AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System AdministrationOpen Source
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- Lab setup
Samba (SMB CIFS)
- What is SMB
- Configuring an SMB server
- Configuring an SMB client
- SMB server settings
Network File System (NFS)
- What is NFS
- Configuring an NFS server
- Configuring an NFS client
- NFS server settings
Remote Block Storage with iSCSI
- Configuring remote block storage
- Connecting to remote block storage
Conclusion
- Other protocols - AFP, FTP, SFTP
- Next steps