Practical Linux for Network Engineers: Part 2

Course details

Linux is a critical skill for network engineers. Many network operating systems use Linux, as do software-defined networking and DevOps tools such as OpenDaylight and Git. Don't get left behind. Practical Linux series teaches Linux from the network engineer's perspective, providing practical, hands-on lessons on Linux fundamentals. This course, part two, shows how to set up vital Linux services for file transfer and networking, and how to configure a software-defined network (SDN) to centralize and automate network provisioning and maintenance. Learn how to configure and run TFTP, DNS, and DHCP servers; use Linux switches; and set up an SDN with Docker containers, OpenFlow vSwitch virtual switches, OpenDaylight, and the OpenFlow network communication protocol.

Note: This course uses GNS3 for all demonstrations.

Learning objectives
Configuring TFTP, dnsmasq, and DHCP
Replacing GNS3 switches with Linux switches
Creating a Docker-based network with OVS
OpenFlow capture using Wireshark

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Linux Fundamentals - Software Installation

02 - Software install, part 1
03 - Software install, part 2

2. Put Linux to Work - TFTP Server

04 - Use Linux practically
05 - Find and install a TFTP server
06 - Configure and test TFTP

3. Put Linux to Work - DNS Server

07 - Introduction to dnsmasq
08 - Install and configure dnsmasq
09 - Testing and Wireshark captures
10 - Cisco router using a dnsmasq DNS server

4. Put Linux to Work - DHCP Server

11 - Configure and test a Linux DHCP server
12 - Test network with an extra host
13 - View address leases

5. Put Linux to Work - Linux Switch

14 - Replace a GNS3 switch with a Linux switch

6. GNS3, Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN, OpenDaylight, and OpenFlow

15 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 1
16 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 2
17 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 3
18 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 4
19 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 5
20 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 6
21 - Docker, Open vSwitch, and SDN, part 7
22 - SDN - ODL and more, part 1
23 - SDN - ODL and more, part 2
24 - SDN - ODL and more, part 3
25 - SDN - ODL and more, part 4
26 - Create a Docker-based network using OVS
27 - OpenFlow captures using Wireshark
28 - OpenFlow flow mod, packet in, and more

Practical Linux for Network Engineers: Part 2

Authors

David Bombal