Mail Server Course - 6 Weeks $349.00

This online Linux course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to build a secure, scalable mail server that will provide POP3 and IMAP mail. Students will learn a step by step process in constructing a Cyrus IMAP server that is a "sealed server" providing excellent security and high speed functionality. How to reduce SPAM, and setup an Anti-Virus barrier to protect workstations and the server when accessing mail will also be provided. When students complete this course they should have a complete mail server solution.

Students will acquire skills as they study online text with graphics for illustrations as well as when they watch Flash Videos with voice. The skills students have learned are then applied on real servers so that they are involved in real training not just demos. Each student under the supervision of a qualified instructor will test their skills on each topic.

Each of the skills students will learn will be required on LPI, Red Hat RHCE or Linux + Certifications. Though this is not a certification course the skills learned will help in certification.

This course is designed to give you the necessary skills to administer a network as well as network services needed in small business and home networks and provide skills that will aid in passing certification exams.

Practical Skills Learned + Practiced in Real Situations = Success!

Mail Server Administration $349.00
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The Linux Mail Server Course is designed to provide you with the skills to create a working mail server during the course. This 4 week course is a real course in that all of the skills will be completed on a real server remotely. Students will log into our servers and perform all skills and perform all tasks on our network so an instructor can work with the student on a one to one basis. Students will be required to spend 30 minutes each week with the instructor on the phone asking questions and working through an evaluation of their work during the week. The student will have 24/7 contact with the instructor via email and will be able to setup a telephone conference any time they need help. Students will work in an environment that allows them to perform the tasks provided in the practicals on their own like an independent study but they will always have the opportunity to speak with the instructor. Students will be provided with a step-by-step practical with complete instructions.

Class Procedure (Self-Paced Learning With Instructor Support):
1. Students Study Class Content (online, in movies or in 500 page manual)
2. Students Check for Understanding in Online Quizzes
3. Students Formulate Questions for the Instructor
4. Students Practice Skills on Live Server
5. Instructors Review Student Progress, Answer Questions and Demonstrate Skills

Now Includes Live Sessions with Shared Screen
Students will have the option to login to the instructor's desktop and watch demonstrations of specific configurations.

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1. DNS and Sendmail
The student will setup a DNS server and use it in conjunction with a mail server.
DNS Servers and Mail are two concepts that must be considered together as DNS is so important to the delivery of email.

2. Cyrus IMAP Configuration
Students will setup a SquirrelMail interface for web based email. This is a great interface for web mail that provides a number of valuable features and is easy to setup. Users will be able to use this interface in minutes. POP Mail will be setup by students to they are able to test mail with their own POP3 interface.

3. Cyrus IMAP Advanced Configuration
Setting up multiple domains with Cyrus IMAP will be discussed and students will have the opportunity to configure a server for a number of domains. The class will provide ways to manage mail quotas and configure users.

4. Cyrus IMAP Troubleshooting
The major difficulties and error messages that are normally faced with setting up a mail server, both IMAP and POP3, are addressed so that students are prepared for solving problems quickly.

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Course Practicals:
A course practical will be provided each week so that students can follow along and perform the exercises each week. Practicals are designed to be step by step to encourage success in training. Real training allows you to make mistakes with live consequences on real servers. The Course Practicals will be an invaluable reference for users after the course.

Expectations:
Students will need Internet access to perform tasks and should expect to work an average of 15+ hours each week to complete the course. The time spent on learning each task will depend on prior experience. Some experience with Linux and the Command Line would be very helpful in completing the class but not necessary. This course could be completed by new Linux user but they would need to spend more time learning concepts. Students will be able to work on the servers 24/7 during their course.