Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration Course Overview

To ensure a beneficial and successful learning experience in the Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration course, participants are expected to have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of the UNIX/Linux operating system concepts.
• Familiarity with command-line operations and text editing within a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Awareness of fundamental networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnets, and basic network services (e.g., DHCP, DNS).
• General knowledge of computer hardware and architectures (SPARC and x86/x64 systems).
• An introductory level of experience with system administration tasks such as software installation, file management, and system monitoring.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation upon which the course content can build. A basic level of prior experience or knowledge ensures that all participants can keep pace with the course material and engage effectively with the practical aspects of Oracle Solaris 11 system administration.

Target Audience for Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration

The Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master Solaris OS management.

Target Job Roles and Audience:

• System Administrators managing Oracle Solaris environments
• IT professionals transitioning to Oracle Solaris
• Support Engineers responsible for Solaris OS maintenance
• Technical Consultants involved in Solaris deployments and optimization
• Database Administrators overseeing systems running on Solaris
• Network Administrators managing networks on Solaris systems
• Security Administrators focused on securing Solaris environments
• Data Center Staff working with Solaris-based infrastructure
• Operations Personnel involved in day-to-day Solaris system operations
• Technical Support Staff providing assistance for Solaris issues

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

Gain proficiency in Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration through practical instruction on installation, service management, IPS, ZFS, network administration, zones, system security, user management, and process control.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the installation requirements and perform Oracle Solaris 11 OS installations using both the Live Media and Text Installers.
• Analyze and manage the boot process for different system architectures and perform system shutdown procedures.
• Utilize Service Management Facility (SMF) for service administration to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Master the Image Packaging System (IPS) for software package management, including configuring clients, managing publishers, and updating the OS.
• Administer Oracle Solaris ZFS file systems, including storage pools, file systems, snapshots, and clones to optimize data management.
• Configure and administer network interfaces, virtual networks, and manage network-related resources for efficient network operations.
• Install, configure, and manage Oracle Solaris Zones for effective system virtualization and resource utilization.
• Implement system and file access controls to enhance security, along with securing remote host communications.
• Create, manage, and maintain user accounts and configure user disk quotas to ensure proper resource allocation and usage.
• Manage system processes and schedule system tasks to ensure smooth system operations and administrative efficiency.