IP Addressing and Subnetting, Including IPv6

Internetworking Protocol (IP) addresses are the unique numeric identifiers required of every device connected to the Internet. They allow for the precise routing of data across very complex worldwide internetworks. The rules for their format and use are governed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) of the The Internet SOCiety (ISOC). In response to the exponential increase in demand for new IP addresses, the IETF has finalized its revision on IP addressing as IP Version 6, also know as IPng (ng = Next Generation). Key hardware vendors such as Cisco and major Internet Service Providers such as America Online have already announced plans to migrate to IP Version 6.
IP address allocation within an organization requires a lot of long-term planning. This timely publication addresses the administrator and engineer's need to know how IP 6 impacts their enterprise networks

* Ideal for companies planning a phased migration from IP 4 to IP 6
* Timely publication: The IETF standard was finalized in early 1999 and will begin to be implemented in late 1999/2000. The current IP Version 4 address set will be exhausted by 2003
* The book will focus on planning and configuring networks and devices for IP 6. Specifically, it will cover how to:
* Increase the IP address size from 32 bits to 128 bits
* Support more levels of addressing hierarchy
* Support an increased number of addressable nodes
* Support simpler auto-configuration of addresses
* Improve the scalability of multicast routing by adding a "scope" field to multicast addresses
* Use a new "anycast address" to send a packet to any one of a group of nodes

Cisco ASA Quick Learning Modules

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ASA Security Context High Quality MP4
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Configuring Event Action Rules
Configuring IPsec Site-to-Site VPN
Configuring the Meta Event Generator
Configuring Transparent Firewall on the ASA and PIX Security Appliances (QLM)
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Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2): (CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND exam 640-816), 3rd Edition

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), is a Cisco®-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA® foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-size branch office enterprise network, including configuring several switches and routers, connecting to a WAN, and implementing network security.

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), you will study actual router and switch output to aid your understanding of how to configure these devices. Many notes, tips, and cautions are also spread throughout the book. Specific topics include constructing medium-size routed and switched networks, OSPF and EIGRP implementation, access control lists (ACL), address space management, and LAN extensions into a WAN. Chapter-ending review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1): CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND1 Exam 640-822, 2nd Edition

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition, is a Cisco®-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCENT™ and CCNA® foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to configure Cisco switches and routers to operate in corporate internetworks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorough understanding of concepts and configuration procedures required to build a multiswitch, multirouter, and multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), you will study installation and configuration information that network administrators need to install and configure Cisco products. Specific topics include building a simple network, Ethernet LANs, wireless LANs (WLANs), LAN and WAN connections, and network management. Chapter-ending review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book.

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.