VTC Ubuntu Certification

Course: Ubuntu Certification
Author: Michael Jang

Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It’s recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become one of the most popular distribution among Linux users, and the Ubuntu Certified Professional is the credential for administrators who want to prove their skills with this distribution. This “how to” course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the UCP exam. To begin learning, simply click the links.

Welcome (02:24) T
Ubuntu Certified Professional Curriculum (03:52) T
System Requirements (03:47) T
Ubuntu Community
Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives (04:01) T
The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure (02:34) T
The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories (04:39) T
Seeds & Architectures (04:55) T
The Launchpad Platform (03:19) T
Ubuntu Community Support (03:14) T
Bugs & Solutions (03:39) T
Review of Terms (04:21) T
Installing Ubuntu Linux
Prepare to Install (04:24) T
The Graphical Installer (04:22) T
The Text Installer (03:13) T
Text Installation Partitioning (04:43) T
Additional Installation Highlights (04:03) T
Server Installation Highlights (03:12) T
Hardware & Power Management
Hardware Detection (04:59)
SATA Disk Management (06:48)
USB & Other Devices (02:40)
Wireless Management (04:58)
Modern Power Management (03:17)
ACPI Files in the /proc/acpi Directory (04:19)
More on ACPI Configuration (04:31)
udev & Driver Manager (04:57)
Package & Repository Management
The Repository Configuration File (06:53)
Use the dpkg & alien Commands (05:32)
Understand the apt- Commands (06:09)
More on the apt- Commands (07:00)
When to Use Security Updates (03:00)
Update with Graphical Tools (05:24)
Manage with Synaptic & More (06:24)
The GNOME Application Manager (02:41)
Create a Local Repository Mirror (04:30)
Printer Management
Install CUPS - Add a Printer (06:44)
Printer Management & Administrators (05:34)
Printer Management Commands (04:57)
An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files (07:04)
Accepting & Rejecting Jobs (02:23)
Manage Print Queues (05:13)
Printer Logs (02:35)
Localization & User Privileges
Set Up a Locale (05:02)
Add Language Packs (03:44)
The Administrative Sudo (03:49)
Custom /etc/sudoers (05:21)
Add More Users from the Command Line (04:14)
Add More Users with users-admin (05:41)
Upstart & Landscape Management
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 1 (05:06)
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 2 (07:04)
Upstart Control with initctl (03:54)
Configure & Register on Landscape (05:53)
What Landscape Sees (02:50)
Network Interfaces
Current Network Interface Config pt. 1 (03:16)
Current Network Interface Config pt. 2 (05:13)
Configure a DHCP Client (03:35)
Network Configuration Files (04:41)
Network Management from the Command Line (06:10)
Network Shares & File Systems
The NFS Kernel Server (02:57)
Make Sure the NFS Server Works (04:03)
Mount an NFS Share (02:54)
Basic Samba Shares (07:44)
The shares-admin Tool & NFS (04:40)
The shares-admin Tool & Samba (04:36)
The GNOME Desktop Environment
The GNOME gconf Configuration Tool (03:52)
GNOME Configuration Files (03:08)
GNOME Configuration Commands (04:49)
Custom Panels/Menus/Icons & More (07:13)
X Server Concepts & Configuration Files (05:00)
X Server Configuration Commands (04:11)
Manage Screen Resolution & Refresh Rates (05:47)
Font Configuration Files & Commands (05:06)
The GNOME Display Manager (02:48)
Custom GNOME Login Options (03:06)
Evolution & Desktop Searches
Review Email Protocols (03:50)
Configure an Evolution Account (05:53)
Integrate Evolution Exchange (02:49)
Set Up an Evolution Email Filter (03:25)
Configure the Tracker for Searches (05:24)
More on the Tracker (03:38)

Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible

* Covering the most popular Linux shells (such as bash, ash, tcsh, ksh, korn, and zsh), this reference shows how to use commands to create scripts within each shell and demonstrates practical applications for shell scripts (including retrieving information from Web sites and sending automated reports via e-mail)
* For each shell, the author discusses the commands available and explains how to use these commands to create scripts that can automate common functions and reports
* Guides administrators through advanced projects for using shell scripts in real-world applications and features advanced topics such as using a database and Web programming

There's a lot to be said for going back to basics. Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient way—with command lines and automated scripts. You'll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programming—without a GUI—with this one-stop resource.

*Understand the Linux desktop and various command-line parameters
*Learn filesystem navigation, file handling, and the basics of bash shell commands
*Write shell scripts to automate routine functions and reports
*Harness nesting loops and structured commands
*Monitor programs, master file permissions, and make queries
*Run scripts in background mode and schedule jobs
*Use sed, gawk, and regular expressions
*Explore all alternate shells, including ash, tcsh, ksh, korn, and zsh

Firewalls for Dummies

Firewalls for Dummies second Edition

What an amazing world we live in! Almost anything you can imagine can be researched, compared, admired, studied, and in many cases, bought, with the click of a mouse. The Internet has changed our lives, putting a world of opportunity before us. Unfortunately, it has also put a world of opportunity into the hands of those whose motives are less than honorable. A firewall, a piece of software or hardware that erects a barrier between your computer and those who might like to invade it, is one solution.

Ethical Hacking EC-Council Exam

Ethical Hacking (EC-Council Exam 312-50): Student Courseware

By explaining computer security and outlining methods to test computer systems for possible weaknesses, this guide to system security provides the tools necessary for approaching computers with the skill and understanding of an outside hacker. A useful tool for those involved in securing networks from outside tampering, this guide to CEH 312-50 certification provides a vendor-neutral perspective for security officers, auditors, security professionals, site admistrators, and others concerned with the integrity of network infrastructures. Complete coverage of footprinting, trojans and backdoors, sniffers, viruses and worms, and hacking Novell and Linux exposes common vulnerabilities and reveals the tools and methods used by security professionals when implementing countermeasures.

If you are reading this courseware, it is quite possible that you realize the importance of information systems security. However, we would like to put forth our motive behind compiling a resource such as this one, and what you can gain from this course.

You might find yourself asking, why choose this course, when there are several out there. The truth is that there cannot be any single courseware that can address all the issues in a detailed manner. Moreover, the rate at which exploits/tools/methods are being discovered by the security community makes it difficult for anybody to cover it at one go.

This doesn’t mean that this course is inadequate in any way.

We have tried to cover all major domains in such a manner that the reader will be able to appreciate the way security has evolved over time; as well as gain insight into the fundamental workings relevant to each domain. It is a blend of academic and practical wisdom, supplemented with tools that the reader can readily access and obtain a hands-on experience. The emphasis is on gaining the know-how, and this explains the leaning towards free and accessible tools. You will read about some of the most widespread attacks seen; the popular tools used by attackers and how attacks have been carried out from ordinary resources.

You may also want to know “After this course, what?” This courseware is a resource material. Any penetration tester can tell you that there is no one straight methodology or sequence of steps that you can follow while auditing a client site. There is no ONE template that will meet all your needs. Your testing strategy will vary with client, basic information enumeration, firewall penetration or other domains, you will find something in this courseware that you can definitely use.

Finally, this is not the end! This courseware is to be considered as a ‘work-in-progress’, because we will be adding value to this courseware over time. You may find some aspects detailed, while others may find it brief. The yardstick that we have used in this respect is simple - “does the content help explain the point at hand?” This doesn’t mean that we would not love to hear from you regarding your viewpoints and suggestions. Do send us your feedback so that we can make this course a more useful one.

TABLE OF CONTENT:
Module 01 - Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Module 02 - Footprinting
Module 03 - Scanning
Module 04 - Enumeration
Module 05 - System Hacking
Module 06 - Trojans and Backdoors
Module 07 - Sniffers
Module 08 - Denial of Service
Module 09 - Social Engineering
Module 10 - Session Hijacking
Module 11 - Hacking Web Servers
Module 12 - Web Application Vulnerabilities
Module 13 - Web Based Password Cracking Techniques
Module 14 - SQL Injection
Module 15 - Hacking Wireless Networks
Module 16 - Viruses
Module 17 - Novell Hacking
Module 18 - Linux Hacking
Module 19 - Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots
Module 20 - Buffer Overflows
Module 21 - Cryptography

Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide

Exam 312-50
The EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker has emerged as one of today’s most sought-after certifications.
* This is the only official review guide to the test, covering all CEH exam objectives, from ethics and testing to securing wired and wireless networks.
* Written industry expert Kimberly Graves, this concise, focused guide is ideal for people who have taken CEH classes and need a last-minute review.

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Prep

The CEH certification shows knowledge of network penetration testing skills. The CEH exam takes three hours and 125 questions, requiring a broad and deep knowledge of network security issues. The CEH Exam Prep is the perfect solution for this challenge, giving you the solid, in-depth coverage you’ll need to score higher on the exam.

Along with the most current CEH content, the book also contains the elements that make Exam Preps such strong study aides: comprehensive coverage of exam topics, end-of-chapter review, practice questions, Exam Alerts, Fast Facts, plus an entire practice exam to test your understanding of the material. The book also features MeasureUp’s innovative testing software, to help you drill and practice your way to higher scores.

Learn CCNA in 5 days

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)