| Topic | # Days | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course suites | |||
| HP-UX to Linux Migration | 2-4 weeks | This is a large suite course covering everything needed for a server migration from HP-UX to Linux. It bundles delta training (what differences there are) components suitable for end users, operators, system administrators, troubleshooters and system architects. Topics include extensive coverage of HP software (what works the same, known issues, and suitable replacements) such as OpenView and SAP and Oracle migration. | |
| Email systems | |||
| SENDMAIL | 2 | How to administer the standard Unix sendmail system, including deciphering sendmail.cf and the m4 macro system. [PDF course notes] [PDF overheads] | |
| ANTI-SPAM/UCE | 3 | Hands-on implementation and theory for reducing SPAM (UCE) including RBL, RUBLS, milters, SpamAssassin, PGP authentication, SPF, whitelists and Bayesian techniques. | |
| POSTFIX | 1 | How to maintain a Postfix-based email system, including migration from sendmail and integration with POP and IMAP servers. | |
| QMAIL | 2 | All the ins-and-outs of the Qmail mail system including QMTP, coverage of command locations, startup and special features of Qmail | |
| SAMBA | 3 | Setting up a Samba file server on Unix/Linux/*BSD to serve MS-Windows client desktops, including authentication, directory integration, password synchronisation and status monitoring. | |
| APACHE | 2 | How to set up and maintain the Apache web server, including clustering, authenticated content, conditional content and SSL enablement. | |
| Programming | |||
| PERL | 3-5 | How to program in Perl, starting with no assumed knowledge of the language. Suitable for somewhat experienced programmers. Tailored version exists for experienced Cobol programmers. Covers basic language constructs, modules, CGI programming, mod_perl and style guidelines. | |
| PERL-DBI | 1-2 | How to program the Perl database interface. Normally 1 day, 2 days for students with no background knowledge of SQL. | |
| PHP | 2 | How to program in PHP4, together with an overview of some of the more interesting libraries. | |
| EXPECT | 1-2 | How to automate non-interactive programs using expect. Second day on making graphical user interfaces in expecttk (optional). [PDF - Slides] | |
| PYTHON | 3 | How to program in the Python programming language. Covers most of the modules in the standard library. | |
| ERLANG | TBD | Using Ericsson's modern functional language for writing high-availability applications. Details to be finalised. | |
| Voice-over-IP (VOIP) | |||
| MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW | 0.5 | What is voice over IP? What is it useful for? How does it get implemented? | |
| ASTERISK | 3 | How to set up and administer the open source Asterisk PABX software, including setting up SIP phones, connections into the ordinary telephony network, using IAX and dial plans to connect to third party providers for out-of-town local numbers. Full data sheet for Asterisk training. Optional topics may be added. | |
| OpenView | |||
| SERVICE ACTIVATOR | 3 | (In conjunction with HP). Installation and configuration of HP OpenView Service Activator | |
| DB SPI | 1 | (In conjunction with HP). Installation and configuration of the Database SPI (Smart Plug-in) for HP OpenView Operations. Can cover Oracle or MS-SQL | |
| WEBLOGIC SPI | 1 | (In conjunction with HP). Installation and configuration of the BEA WebLogic SPI (Smart Plug-in) for HP OpenView Operations. | |
| TUXEDO SPI | 1 | (In conjunction with HP). Installation and configuration of the BEA Tuxedo SPI (Smart Plug-in) for HP OpenView Operations. | |
The Institute for Open Systems Technologies (Ifost) offers a small selection of courses itself, and others in conjunction with Hewlett-Packard , Information Technology Training Consultants, EXCOM Education and others.
Courses delivered in conjunction with HP and EXCOM can be on-site or at their respective training facilities. ITTC courses are delivered on-site at the customer's premises.
IFOST-only courses can be delivered face-to-face on customer premises or off-site; they can also be delivered as tele-courses using a unique combination of video conferencing, voice-over-ip, a shared whiteboard and desktop takeover that we have developed to help organisations to save on travel costs.
For further information, email us at enquiries@ifost.org.au or phone us.
The Institute for Open Systems Technologies 16 Albyn Road, Strathfield, NSW. 2135, Australia. Ph: 0408 245 856 Mb: 0408 245 856[Why are these pages so plain?]