SGI Altix System Administration II (SLES based)

Topics Covered

• SLES installation server configuration
• SLES ia64 and SGI ProPack network installation with XFS® root
• Autoyast configuration and use
• Booting a system from a remote server
• Registration and updating the client system
• Configuring an update server mirror
• Using YaST to set up Logical volumes (LVM2)
• Using the Enterprise Volume Management System (EVMS) GUI
• Mirroring the ia64 system disk with MD
• Using the command line iptables tools
• Using sshd in a secure environment
• Using Pluggable Authentication Modules
• Monitoring processes and memory
• Using Comprehensive System Accounting (CSA)

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Plan and configure an installation server for the Altix systems
• Plan and install SGI ProPack and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server over the network
• Plan and perform a network software update
• Configure Autoyast and use to install an ia64 default system image
• Use the SGI YOU server to perform updates
• Configure a Logical Volume with YaST
• Configure a Logical Volume with EVMS
• Mirror the system disk with MD
• Create a customized firewall with SuSEFirewall2/iptables
• Set up a secure interactive environment with ssh/PAM
• Monitor process and memory resources
• Gather comprehensive process statistics with CSA

Target Audience
Experienced Linux users who wish to administer an SGI Altix 3000 family server or supercluster.

Prerequisites

• Training and experience administering a Linux system
• Introduction to Linux course
• Linux System Administration course
• Altix System Administration I (SuSE Based)

Accreditation
This course is part of the Accreditation for Continued Excellence (ACE) program. An optional ACE examination is offered during the afternoon of the last day of class. The examination period follows the completion of the standard coursework.

There is no additional charge to take this examination on the last day of class. If you wait to take the examination at a later time, an examination charge will be accessed per the conditions of the ACE program.

If you plan to take the examination on the last day of class, ensure that your travel arrangements allow for up to two (2) hours in the afternoon to complete the examination.