Becoming a Linux Server Admin

The course begins by laying a solid foundation with the basics of installing Linux as a server, guiding you through both initial setup and advanced configurations. It emphasizes the importance of security from the outset, detailing steps for hardening your Linux server against threats and ensuring safe remote access via SSH. The journey continues with configuring system logging, monitoring performance, and navigating networking fundamentals to advanced techniques, providing a holistic view of server management.

The course focuses on essential server services and management techniques, including managing DNS with BIND, deploying DHCP and HTTP services, and securing communications with SSL. It also covers database management with MariaDB, offering insights into installation and data handling, and extends into file sharing and web services with Samba, NFS, and FTP/SFTP configurations. These modules not only highlight the technical skills required but also underscore the importance of these services in maintaining a resilient and efficient server environment.

The course wraps up by delving into system initialization processes, comparing SysV Init, Upstart, and systemd, ensuring you're well-equipped to manage services and system boot processes.

What you will learn

• Install and configure Linux as a robust server
• Manage remote access with SSH configurations
• Implement effective system logging and monitoring
• Set up DNS, DHCP, and HTTP services efficiently
• Secure web communications with SSL
• Manage file sharing and databases effectively

Audience

This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and anyone looking to build or enhance their Linux server management skills.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step.

Don Pezet: Don Pezet, with over 25 years in IT, brings rich experience from his time as a field engineer in finance and insurance, supporting networks globally. A Linux enthusiast, he's skilled in Red Hat and Ubuntu, and has a long-standing connection with macOS and Apple products since the mid-90s. For the last 15 years, Don has dedicated himself to IT education, co-founding ITProTV in 2012 to provide top-tier IT training. As ACI Learning's CPO, he continues to deliver innovative training to IT professionals. His credentials include Microsoft MCSE, Amazon ACSA, Cisco CCNP, LPI LPIC-2, PMI PMP, and several CompTIA certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+.

Zachary Memos: Zachary Memos is a show host with 30+ years of on-camera experience. He brings his wit and charm to the camera while helping bring out the best in the ITProTV subject matter experts.