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The Linux Foundation

Introduction to Linux Architecture

  • Contrasting Linux philosophy with Windows.
  • Effective navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • File system hierarchy standards.

Installation & Configuration

  • Step-by-step installation of Ubuntu Server.
  • Network configuration using Netplan.
  • Basics of User and Group management.
  • File permissions and ownership (chmod, chown).

Package Management & Remote Security

Advanced Software Management

  • Mastering APT (Advanced Package Tool).
  • Managing repositories and handling dependencies.
  • System update and patching strategies.

Secure Remote Administration

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

Automation & Identity Management (New)

Scripting & Automation

  • Introduction to Bash scripting.
  • Automating backups and system health checks.
  • Using Cron jobs for scheduled task management.

Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)

  • Concept: Understanding LDAP and Active Directory protocols within Linux.
  • Implementation: Installing and configuring Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
  • Management: Creating and managing 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.
  • Configuring Virtual Hosts (hosting multiple sites).
  • SSL/TLS fundamentals for secure web traffic.

NAS & Storage Management

  • Understanding NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
  • Mounting NAS shares for persistent storage.
  • Automating mounts at boot via fstab configuration.

Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

Advanced System Troubleshooting

  • Resource monitoring (top, htop, free).
  • Network diagnostics (ping, netstat, traceroute, tcpdump).
  • Capstone Lab: Diagnosing a "broken" server environment and restoring service.

Requirements

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

Audience

  • IT Professionals,
  • System Administrators
 35 Hours

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