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The Linux Foundation

Introduction to Linux Architecture

  • Comparing Linux philosophy with Windows.
  • Effectively navigating the Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • Standards for file system hierarchy.

Installation & Configuration

  • Detailed Ubuntu Server installation process.
  • Network setup (Netplan).
  • Basics of user and group administration.
  • Managing file permissions and ownership (chmod, chown).

Package Management & Remote Security

Advanced Software Management

  • Proficiency in APT (Advanced Package Tool).
  • Managing repositories and resolving dependencies.
  • Strategies for system updates and patching.

Secure Remote Administration

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

Automation & Identity Management (New)

Scripting & Automation

  • Fundamentals of Bash scripting.
  • Automating backup routines and system health checks.
  • Utilizing Cron jobs for scheduled task execution.

Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)

  • Concepts: Grasping LDAP and Active Directory protocols in a Linux context.
  • Implementation: Setting up Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
  • Management: Creating and overseeing 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

  • Installing and configuring Apache/Nginx.
  • Setting up Virtual Hosts for multi-site hosting.
  • SSL/TLS fundamentals for encrypted web traffic.

NAS & Storage Management

  • Understanding NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
  • Mounting NAS shares for durable storage.
  • Automating mount processes at startup (fstab setup).

Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

Advanced System Troubleshooting

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

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in Windows Server environments. Previous Linux knowledge is not a prerequisite.

Target Audience

  • IT Professionals,
  • System Administrators
 35 Hours

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