Sun Java System Directory Server 5.x: Maintenance & Operations
The Sun Java System Directory Server 5.x: Maintenance & Operations (formerly Sun ONE Directory Server) course provides students with the opportunity to learn to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting techniques,monitor and tune servers, create and manage multiple databases, and perform other tasks encountered in day-to-day operations of Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2.
Labs acquaint students with the tools included with Sun Java System Directory Server 5.x.Students should use them to perform tasks such as searching and modifying directory data, exporting and importing data, starting and stopping servers, and troubleshooting. Students should also migrate server versions, create multiple databases, configure servers for replication and tune performance.
Please note: Sun has recently re-branded Sun ONE Directory Server to Sun Java System Directory Server. You may see reference to either name within the course description and course materials.
Course ID:
WMO-DIR-2337-180 |
Subscription Duration:
180 days
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$US
310.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who Can Benefit |
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System engineers, support engineers,system administrators, and other technical support personnel with responsibility for troubleshooting and day-to-day maintenance of Java System Directory Server.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
Perform basic UNIX tasksUnderstand basic UNIX commandsDescribe Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) services at a high levelDescribe features of the Sun Java System Directory Server (Directory Server)Install Sun Java System Directory ServerStart and use the Directory Server ConsoleUnderstand basic configuration tasks
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Describe the configuration directory, key files, and common utilities related to Directory ServerSearch and modify directory contentDescribe access, error, and audit log contents and diagnose ldapmodify LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) import errorsDescribe Directory Server access control, and write access control statementsUse the Directory Server account and password management tools to enforce account and password policiesInstall a digital certificate and enable SSL on the Directory ServerPerform directory database backup and restore functions using Directory Server utilitiesConfigure and test Directory Server replicationTune Directory Server performanceDescribe and set up directory failover for software productsMigrate directory data to Directory Server 5.x
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Related Courses |
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Before: ECR-2281: Sun ONE Middleware: Core ConceptsBefore: DIR-1344: Sun Java System Directory Server: LDAP ConceptsAfter: DIR-2217: Sun Java System Directory Services: Analysis and Planning 5.xAfter: DIR-3300: Sun Java System Directory Server 5.1: Advanced Design and Deployment
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Introducing Sun Java System Directory Server
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Describe the directory information tree (DIT)Describe the Sun Java System Directory Server (Directory Server) installation directoryDescribe Console (Console) operationIdentify server processesDescribe the LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF)
Module 2: Searching and Modifying Directory Content
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Use the ldapsearch utility to search a directoryUse LDAP URLs to search a directoryUse the ldapmodify utility to change directory content
Module 3: Using Directory Server Log Files
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Describe the Directory Server log filesDescribe LDAP result codes
Module 4: Securing Directory Server Access
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Describe Directory Server security methodsDescribe authenticationDescribe attribute encryptionDescribe access controlList default ACIs provided with Directory ServerDescribe special users' access controlView access permissions on directory entries
Module 5: Enforcing Password Policies
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Describe password policiesDefine a global password policyDefine multiple password policiesActivate and deactivate accounts
Module 6: Using Certificates With Directory Server
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Describe cryptography conceptsDescribe Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)Enable SSL on Directory Server
Module 7: Backing Up and Restoring Directory Server Databases
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Describe Directory Server databases, database files, and backup and recovery scriptsBack up Directory Server databasesRestore Directory Server databasesExport a directory database to LDIFImport a directory database from LDIF
Module 8: Replicating Directory Server Data
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Describe replication conceptsDescribe basic replication topologiesConfigure consumer and supplier serversMonitor replication statusDiagnose and resolve multimaster replication issuesDescribe configuration and schema replicationDescribe issues with ACIs and password policy in a replication environment
Module 9: Tuning Directory Server Performance
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Tune the operating system for optimal Directory Server performance by running the idsktune utilityTune read performance by managing indexes, configuring the nsslapd-allidsthreshold setting, configuring cache sizes, and configuring search limit settingsTune write performance by optimizing indexes, increasing disk throughput, and minimizing write trafficIdentify system monitoring tools
Module 10: Configuring Sun Servers for Directory Failover
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Describe the impact of a Directory Server failurePlan a Directory Server failover strategyConfigure failover for the Console
Module 11: Migrating to Directory Server 5.x
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Identify release differences that impact migrationIdentify steps to migrate from Netscape Directory Server 4.x to Directory Server 5.2Identify steps to migrate from iPlanet Directory Server 5.0 or 5.1 to Directory Server 5.2
Appendix A: Reviewing LDAP
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Describe basic LDAP concepts and terminology
Appendix B: User Management
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Describe the basic concepts of user management within Sun Java System Directory ServerDescribe groups, roles, and Class of Service within Sun Java System Directory Server
Appendix C: Introducing the Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows Platform
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Describe the Identity Synchronization for Windows (Identity Synchronization) platformDescribe the Sun Java System Message Queue (Message Queue) softwareDescribe system configurationDescribe change detectors and how they function |
