3-In-1 Linux Power Bundle: Chatgpt, Apache & Shell Scripting

Empower Your Linux Skills: Speed up your Linux workflow with ChatGPT, Learn Apache Web Server and Linux Shell Scripting

What you'll learn

Gain proficiency in using ChatGPT for Linux tasks, including file management, cronjob setup, and troubleshooting common server issues

Learn to install, configure, and secure Apache Web Server, mastering virtual hosting, authentication methods, and DOS attack mitigation

Develop skills in Bash Shell Scripting, from basic commands to advanced script creation for system monitoring, user management, and automation

Understand and implement best practices in Linux system security, network configuration, and server optimization for enhanced system performance

Requirements

Basic computer literacy: Familiarity with operating a computer and navigating through different applications

Basic internet skills: Ability to access and browse the web, download software, and watch online videos

A computer with internet access: To follow along with the course content, view lectures, and perform exercises

Interest in Linux and technology: A willingness to learn and explore new concepts related to Linux, web servers, and scripting

Description

This comprehensive 3-in-1 Linux Power Bundle course is designed for those looking to Learn and improve your skills in three  areas of Linux: ChatGPT, Apache Web Server, and Shell Scripting. With over 90 detailed lectures spanning three distinct sections, this course offers a rich learning experience for both beginners and experienced users.Section 1: Supercharge Your Linux Workflow with ChatGPTDive into the world of ChatGPT and explore its fundamentals. Learn practical skills like managing files, setting up cronjobs, and configuring SSL. This section covers advanced topics like setting up Nginx with Laravel, configuring MariaDB, and managing network settings on Ubuntu. Troubleshooting common issues with Nginx, SSH, and MariaDB are also included, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle real-world challenges.Section 2: Master Apache Web Server: Setup, Secure & OptimizeThis section provides an in-depth understanding of Apache Web Server. Starting with the basics, you’ll learn installation on CentOS, automatic startup configurations, and firewall management. The course delves into Apache’s directory structure, configuration files, virtual hosting, and URL aliases. Emphasis on security is evident with lectures on TLS/SSL setup, basic and digest authentication, access control, and .htaccess management. Learn to mitigate DOS attacks and customize Apache’s Multi-Processing Modules. The section concludes with troubleshooting techniques, focusing on access log analysis.Section 3: Linux Bash Shell Scripting for BeginnersBegin with the fundamentals of Bash Shell Scripting. Install essential tools like VirtualBox and Visual Studio Code, and understand command line basics. Delve into file permissions, create your first shell script, and learn to make scripts executable. The course teaches using variables, command-line arguments, user input, and control structures like if and case statements. Advanced topics include text processing with grep, awk, and sed, functions, arrays, and file/directory handling. Conclude with script debugging, error handling, automating system tasks, and best practices in shell scripting.Whether you're looking to enhance your Linux skills for personal growth or professional development, this course offers a rich, engaging, and comprehensive learning journey.

Overview

Section 1: Supercharge Your Linux Workflow with ChatGPT

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 ChatGPT Fundamentals

Lecture 3 How to delete files that are older than x amount of days in Linux

Lecture 4 Give me a cronjob that runs on the 3rd day of each month at 1:45 am

Lecture 5 Create a selfsigned certificate by using OpenSSL

Lecture 6 Install nginx latest version and laravel 7 then configure nginx as reverse proxy

Lecture 7 Configure SSL for Laravel

Lecture 8 Steps on how to install MariaDB, create database and username for Laravel

Lecture 9 Configure firewalld

Lecture 10 Restrict SSH login to a specific IP or host

Lecture 11 Configure network to assign a static IP on Ubuntu 22.0

Lecture 12 Troubleshoot 'no route to host' error when connecting to remote host using ssh

Lecture 13 I'm getting connection timeout in nginx with requests take more than 2 minutes

Lecture 14 Troubleshoot 'SSH HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED' error

Lecture 15 Troubleshoot MariaDB too many connections error

Lecture 16 Shell command to get the top ips that are connected to nginx

Lecture 17 Shell script to check top processes that consume CPU and send me notification

Lecture 18 Shell script to monitor hard disk partitions free space and send notification

Section 2: Master Apache Web Server: Setup, Secure & Optimize

Lecture 19 Introduction to web server

Lecture 20 Essentials

Lecture 21 Install Apache on CentOS 7.4

Lecture 22 Enable Apache to automatically start when system boot

Lecture 23 Configure the firewall service

Lecture 24 Where is Apache?

Lecture 25 Apache directory structure

Lecture 26 Configuration file

Lecture 27 Create your first page

Lecture 28 Setting up the virtual host - name based

Lecture 29 Setting up the virtual host - port based

Lecture 30 Configuring an alias for a url

Lecture 31 Redirects

Lecture 32 The error log

Lecture 33 The access log

Lecture 34 Custom log

Lecture 35 Log rotation

Lecture 36 Basic Security - Part 1

Lecture 37 Basic Security - Part 2

Lecture 38 Set up TLS/SSl for free

Lecture 39 Basic authentication

Lecture 40 Digest authentication

Lecture 41 Access Control

Lecture 42 .htaccess (Administrator Side)

Lecture 43 .htaccess (User Side)

Lecture 44 Authentication ( notes )

Lecture 45 Install and Configure antivirus

Lecture 46 Mitigate dos attacks - mod_evasive

Lecture 47 Apache Multi-Processing Modules (MPMs)

Lecture 48 Adjusting httpd.conf - Part 1

Lecture 49 Adjusting httpd.conf - Part 2

Lecture 50 Troubleshoot Apache (Analyz Access Log) - Part 1

Lecture 51 Troubleshoot Apache (Analyze Access Log) - Part 2

Lecture 52 Use Apachetop to monitor web server traffic

Section 3: Linux Bash Shell Scripting for Beginners

Lecture 53 Introduction

Lecture 54 Install VirtualBox and create ubuntu virtual machine (Windows)

Lecture 55 Install Visual Studio Code on Windows and connect to Ubuntu vm

Lecture 56 Install Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu 22 and Rocky 9

Lecture 57 Install Visual Studio Code on macOS

Lecture 58 Understanding Command Line

Lecture 59 Basic Linux Commands

Lecture 60 File Permissions (Basics)

Lecture 61 Creating Your First Shell Script

Lecture 62 Making a Shell Script Executable

Lecture 63 Understanding Shebang (#!)

Lecture 64 Using Variables

Lecture 65 Command Line Arguments

Lecture 66 Read User Input

Lecture 67 If statements and conditions

Lecture 68 Case statements

Lecture 69 Using 'echo' and 'printf' for output

Lecture 70 Using 'read' for input

Lecture 71 Using 'grep', 'awk', and 'sed' for text processing

Lecture 72 Functions: Definition and Usage

Lecture 73 Local and Global Variables in Functions

Lecture 74 Arrays: Definition and Usage

Lecture 75 File and Directory Handling Commands

Lecture 76 Understanding /dev, /proc, and /sys Filesystems

Lecture 77 Working with File Permissions

Lecture 78 Script Debugging Techniques

Lecture 79 Error Handling

Lecture 80 Signals and Traps

Lecture 81 The Cronjob & The at Command (Basics)

Lecture 82 The Cronjob & The at Command (Advanced)

Lecture 83 Automating System Tasks

Lecture 84 Writing a Backup Script

Lecture 85 Writing a System Monitoring Script

Lecture 86 Writing a User Management Script

Lecture 87 Shell Scripting Best Practices

Lecture 88 Shell Scripting Security Considerations

Lecture 89 Conclusion and Next Steps

Technology Enthusiasts: Individuals with a keen interest in Linux and open-source technologies who are eager to deepen their understanding and skills,Beginner Linux Users: Those new to Linux looking to build a strong foundation in Linux system administration, including working with ChatGPT, Apache, and shell scripting,Web Developers and Administrators: Professionals aiming to enhance their ability to manage and secure web servers using Apache and gain efficiency in their workflow through shell scripting,IT Professionals and Students: Individuals in the IT field or students pursuing technology-related courses who want to broaden their skill set with practical, hands-on Linux experience