AS18: Enabling IBM i Version 7 TCP/IP Security
DURATION: 3 days
SCHEDULED DATES: TBD – Contact Us for more Information
PURPOSE
This course covers the following TCP/IP network security features of IBM i. The course is not intended to teach firewall principles. Course IBM i TCP/IP is a prerequisite for this course.
• Digital Certificate Manager
• Securing the IBM i FTP server
• Securing applications other than HTTP with SSL
• IBM i IP filters
• OpenSSH
• IBM i virtual private networks
• Single sign-on
AUDIENCE
This course is intended for individuals who implement and/or support IBM i TCP/IP security.
PREREQUISITES
• Basic IBM i skills including knowledge of the IFS
• Basic System i Navigator skills
• Basic Windows skills
• IBM i TCP/IP knowledge
• Experience in accessing the Internet
OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you should be able to:
• List the IBM i functions of TCP/IP that can enhance security
• Locate documentation resources available for IBM i TCP/IP security features
• Acquire a digital certificate from a certificate authority
• Secure an FTP server using System i Navigator, FTP exit programs, and the IBM i Digital Certificate Manager
• Secure Telnet
• Configure and activate IP filters
• Set up and use OpenSSH in an IBM i environment
• Define and configure VPN between IBM i systems
• Plan and configure single sign-on in a Windows / IBM i environment
