This course covers the concepts and administration of net- working services on Linux systems. Topics include Windows network integration with SMB (Samba), DNS, email services and other common network services such as DHCP, FTP, LDAP and NTP (network time protocol). Students will review basic network concepts such as network models and LANs, IPv4, IPv6 and PPP. Students will also gain hands-on experi- ence with basic network security, and network configuration and troubleshooting using common network management tools. writing skills are required.