Linux Server Admin Online Course

Linux Server Admin Online Course

This course guides you through setting up and managing a Linux server, starting with installation and configuration, followed by essential security measures like server hardening and secure SSH access. You’ll learn to manage system logging, monitor performance, and handle networking from basics to advanced levels. Core modules cover key server services, including DNS with BIND, DHCP, HTTP, SSL security, and database management with MariaDB. You’ll also work with file sharing and web services using Samba, NFS, and FTP/SFTP. The course concludes with system initialization and service management using SysV Init, Upstart, and systemd, equipping you with the skills to run secure, efficient, and reliable Linux servers.

Who should take this Course?

The Linux Power User Online Course is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, and developers who want to deepen their Linux skills for advanced system navigation, file management, shell scripting, and system optimization. It’s also suitable for power users aiming to maximize productivity, troubleshoot issues, and customize their Linux environments. Basic familiarity with Linux commands and terminal usage is recommended for effective learning.

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

Course Outline 

Understanding Server Administration

• Overview
• Installing Linux as a Server
• Installing Linux as a Server Part 2
• Hardening a Linux Server
• Configuring SSH
• Configuring System Logging
• Monitoring Performance

Administering Networking

• Configure Networking
• Advanced Networking

Starting and Stopping Services

• SysV Init and Upstart
• systemd

Configuring a DNS Server

• Installing BIND
• Configuring Zones and Records
• Configuring Zones and Records Part 2

Configuring a DHCP Server

• Installing dhcpd

Configuring an Apache Web Server

• Installing httpd
• Installing httpd Part 2
• Configuring SSL

Configuring a MariaDB Database Server

• Installing MariaDB
• Installing MariaDB Part 2
• Working with Data
• Working with Data Part 2

Configuring a Samba File Server

• Installing Samba
• Installing Samba Part 2

Configuring an NFS File Server

• Installing NFS

Configuring an FTP Server

• Configuring an FTP Server
• Configuring an SFTP Server