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The Linux Foundation

Introduction to Linux Architecture

  • Comparing the Linux philosophy with Windows.
  • Mastering effective navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • Understanding file system hierarchy standards.

Installation & Configuration

  • Detailed Ubuntu Server installation process.
  • Network configuration using Netplan.
  • Fundamentals of user and group management.
  • Managing file permissions and ownership (chmod, chown).

Package Management & Remote Security

Advanced Software Management

  • Expertise in APT (Advanced Package Tool).
  • Handling repositories and dependency resolution.
  • Strategies for system updates and patching.

Secure Remote Administration

  • Configuring SSH and key-based authentication (passwordless login).
  • Hardening the SSH daemon (basics of fail2ban).
  • Establishing remote connections from Windows clients.

Automation & Identity Management (New)

Scripting & Automation

  • Foundations of Bash scripting.
  • Automating backup procedures and system health checks.
  • Managing scheduled tasks using Cron jobs.

Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)

  • Concepts: Grasping LDAP and Active Directory protocols in a Linux context.
  • Implementation: Setting up and configuring Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
  • Management: Administering Users and Groups via RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) or the CLI.
  • Integration: Authenticating Linux clients against the Samba AD (Winbind/SSSD).

Web Services & Storage Integration

Web Server Administration

  • Installation and configuration of Apache/Nginx.
  • Setting up Virtual Hosts for multi-site hosting.
  • Foundations of SSL/TLS for secure web traffic.

NAS & Storage Management

  • Exploring NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
  • Mounting NAS shares for persistent data storage.
  • Automating mounts at system boot (fstab configuration).

Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

Advanced System Troubleshooting

  • Monitoring resources using top, htop, and free.
  • Network diagnostics with ping, netstat, traceroute, and tcpdump.
  • Capstone Lab: Diagnosing a malfunctioning server environment and restoring services.

Requirements

  • A solid foundation in Windows Server environments is expected. No prior Linux experience is necessary.

Target Audience

  • IT Professionals
  • System Administrators
 35 Hours

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