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The Linux Foundation

Linux Architecture Overview

  • Linux principles compared to Windows.
  • Effective navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • File system hierarchy standards.

Setup & Configuration

  • Guided Ubuntu Server installation process.
  • Network setup (Netplan).
  • Fundamentals of User and Group administration.
  • File permissions and ownership (chmod, chown).

Package Control & Remote Security

Advanced Software Administration

  • Proficiency in APT (Advanced Package Tool).
  • Repository management and dependency handling.
  • System update and patching protocols.

Secure Remote Access

  • SSH setup and key-based authentication (passwordless login).
  • Hardening the SSH daemon (introduction to fail2ban).
  • Remote connectivity from Windows clients.

Automation & Identity Control (New)

Scripting & Automation

  • Bash scripting fundamentals.
  • Streamlining backups and system health checks.
  • Scheduled task management via Cron jobs.

Centralized Identity via Samba (Active Directory)

  • Concepts: Grasping LDAP and Active Directory protocols within Linux.
  • Execution: Installing and setting up Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
  • Administration: Managing Users and Groups through 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

  • Setup and configuration of Apache/Nginx.
  • Virtual Hosts setup (hosting multiple sites).
  • SSL/TLS fundamentals for secure web traffic.

NAS & Storage Administration

  • Comprehending NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
  • Mounting NAS shares for persistent storage.
  • Automating mounts at startup (fstab configuration).

Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

Advanced System Troubleshooting

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

Requirements

  • Solid experience with Windows Server environments. No previous Linux background is necessary.

Intended Audience

  • IT Specialists,
  • System Administrators
 35 Hours

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