Learn Linux administration fundamentals in just 3 hours!
Description
Learn solid fundamental Linux operating system skills with Beginning Linux System Administration LiveLessons. Taught by best-selling author and trainer Sander van Vugt, Beginning Linux System Administration LiveLessons walks you through the essential system administration tasks so you can up and running in Linux quickly.
This video course consists of 12 lessons. You will …
Learn Linux administration fundamentals in just 3 hours!
Description
Learn solid fundamental Linux operating system skills with Beginning Linux System Administration LiveLessons. Taught by best-selling author and trainer Sander van Vugt, Beginning Linux System Administration LiveLessons walks you through the essential system administration tasks so you can up and running in Linux quickly.
This video course consists of 12 lessons. You will start with the basics, from determining which distribution is right for you to walking through the steps of installing Linux on the two most popular flavors: Ubuntu and Red Hat. You will then connect to Linux. You will then get a chance to really get your feet wet, using an editor and working with files. You will then dive into managing permissions, processes and software before working with logs, exploring Linux security and finally managing services.
The author uses real world examples throughout and focuses on teaching you how to operate and manage some of the most frequently used Linux services. This course also provides information on how Linux administration is typically dealt with in corporate environments, with a focus on content management systems, automatic deployment systems and operating Linux from the cloud.
The video lessons cover the following topics:
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Linux
Lesson 2: Installing Linux
Lesson 3: Connecting to Linux
Lesson 4: Using an Editor
Lesson 5: Working with Files
Lesson 6: Managing Users and Groups
Lesson 7: Managing Permissions
Lesson 8: Managing Processes
Lesson 9: Managing Software on Linux
Lesson 10: Working with Logs
Lesson 11: Applying Basic Security
Lesson 12: Managing Services
About the Instructor
Sander van Vugt is an independent Linux trainer, author, and consultant living in the Netherlands. Sander has written numerous books about different Linux-related topics and many articles for Linux publications around the world. Sander has been teaching Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE, and LPI Linux classes since 1994. As a consultant, he specializes in Linux High Availability solutions and Performance Optimization. More information about Sander is on his website at www.sandervanvugt.com.
Skill Level
Beginning
What You Will Learn
Who Should Take This Course
The target audience for this course consists of anyone who wants or needs to perform basic tasks on Linux. A secondary audience consists of people that are looking for an introduction to Linux system administration on a path to more profound Linux knowledge
About LiveLessons Video Training
LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more.
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Introduction
Beginning Linux System Administration: Introduction
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Linux
Learning objectives
1.1 Choosing the Right Linux for You
1.2 Starting Easy: Getting Linux from AWS
1.3 Understanding Linux System Administration Tasks
Lesson 2: Installing Linux
Learning objectives
2.1 Installing Ubuntu Linux
2.2 Installing CentOS
2.3 Understanding Linux Deployment in Corporate Environments
Lesson 3: Connecting to Linux
Learning objectives
3.1 Connecting as Different Users
3.2 Logging in Using a Local Console
3.3 Connecting to Linux using SSH
3.4 Connecting to Linux from Windows
Lesson 4: Using an Editor
Learning objectives
4.1 The Importance of Using Editors
4.2 Using vi
4.3 Using nano
Lesson 5: Working with Files
Learning objectives
5.1 Understanding Linux Directory Structures
5.2 Listing Files
5.3 Looking at File Contents
5.4 Copying, Moving, and Removing Files
5.5 Understanding Links
Lesson 6: Managing Users and Groups
Learning objectives
6.1 Understanding User and Group Accounts
6.2 Creating Users and Groups
6.3 Managing Passwords
Lesson 7: Managing Permissions
Learning objectives
7.1 Applying Ownership
7.2 Managing Read, Write, and Execute Permissions
Lesson 8: Managing Processes
Learning objectives
8.1 Understanding Processes
8.2 Monitoring Processes
8.3 Managing Processes
8.4 Starting Processes Automatically
8.5 Scheduling Processes
Lesson 9: Managing Software on Linux
Learning objectives
9.1 Software Installation versus Deployment
9.2 Managing RPM-based Software Packages
9.3 Managing APT-based Software Packages
Lesson 10: Working with Logs
Learning objectives
10.1 Reading Log Files
10.2 Understanding Where to Find Logs
10.3 Using journalctl
Lesson 11: Applying Basic Security
Learning objectives
11.1 Configuring a Firewall
11.2 Applying SSH Security
11.3 Understanding SELinux
Lesson 12: Managing Services
Learning objectives
12.1 Configuring an Apache Web Server
12.2 Configuring an FTP Server
12.3 Setting up a Samba Server
12.4 Working with KVM Virtualization
Summary
Beginning Linux System Administration: Summary