Linode: Foundations Of Web Server Security

Cloud Service Models | IaaS | Linode Basics | TFA | SSH | Linux | Ubuntu | LAMP Stack | DBMS | Firewalls | SSL

What you'll learn

Cloud Computing Foundations

Cloud Computing Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Linode Account Setup (TFA, SSH, LISH)

Linux Foundations (Filesystem, Directory Commands, User Accounts)

LAMP Stack Installation and Configuration

Server Security (Network & Software Firewalls, UFW, Custom Ports)

SSL Certificates (Let's Encrypt Installation)

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Description

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing and the foundations of server security. We cover a range of topics, starting from an introduction to cloud computing and cloud service models to cloud server deployment and configuration using Linode. We also explore the foundations of Linux, LAMP stack installation and configuration, server security, and SSL certificates.The course begins with an introduction to cloud computing and the different service models available, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). This offers students a basic understanding of the different types of cloud services available along with various use cases.Next, the course delves into server deployment and configuration using Linode. Linode is a popular cloud hosting provider that offers a range of services, including virtual private servers (VPS), storage, and networking. Students will learn how to deploy and configure a virtual instance and use it to host a website or application using LAMP Stack. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP and is a popular stack used to build dynamic websites and web applications. Students will learn how to install and configure each component of the stack and use it to create a functional website or web application. The course will then cover Linux foundations, where we explore the Linux file system, basic commands, and user accounts.In the following section students explore server security, including best practices for securing a server and common security threats. Students will learn about firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and how to secure sensitive data. We will demonstrate how to setup custom ports, hardware firewalls, and software firewalls using UFW.Finally, the course will cover installing and configuring SSL certificates. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. Students will learn how to obtain, install, and configure an SSL certificate to secure their website or web application.This course is well suited for anyone interested in cloud computing and server administration. By the end, student will be proficient with navigating Linode, while deploying and configuring remote instances using the latest in cloud technology. If this sounds exciting, then hit the enol button and let’s get started.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Lecture 1 Intro to Cloud Computing

Lecture 2 Benefits of Cloud Computing

Lecture 3 Cloud Computing Service Models

Section 2: Cloud Server Deployment on Linode

Lecture 4 Linode Account Setup

Lecture 5 Exploring the Linode Cloud Manager

Lecture 6 Enabling TFA on Linode

Lecture 7 Deploying a Linode Virtual Instance

Lecture 8 Exploring the Linode Instance Dashboard

Lecture 9 Remote Server Admin via SSH

Lecture 10 Password vs SSH Key Authentication

Lecture 11 SSH Key Pair Authentication on Windows

Lecture 12 SSH Key Pair Authentication on MacOS

Lecture 13 Connecting with LISH

Lecture 14 Adding SSH Public Keys to Linode

Section 3: Linux Foundations

Lecture 15 Introduction to Linux

Lecture 16 The Linux Filesystem

Lecture 17 Linux Maintenance Commands

Lecture 18 Linux Directory Commands [Part 1]

Lecture 19 Linux Directory Commands [Part 2]

Lecture 20 Ubuntu Basic Server Configuration

Lecture 21 Introduction to User Accounts

Lecture 22 Creating a Non-Root Account

Lecture 23 Securing the New User Account

Lecture 24 Disabling Root User Access and Password Authentication

Section 4: LAMP Stack Installation and Configuration

Lecture 25 Installing LAMP Stack on Ubuntu via Command Line

Lecture 26 Installing LAMP Stack using Linode Marketplace

Lecture 27 Testing PHP on Apache

Lecture 28 Testing MariaDB Connection from PHP [Part 1]

Lecture 29 Testing MariaDB Connection from PHP [Part 2]

Lecture 30 Remote Server Administration using Linode GLISH

Section 5: Foundations of Server Security

Lecture 31 Introduction to Server Security

Lecture 32 Introduction to Firewalls

Lecture 33 Network Firewalls

Lecture 34 Securing SSH with a Network Firewall

Lecture 35 Strict Network Firewall Policy

Lecture 36 Hosted Software Firewalls UFW

Section 6: Introduction to SSL Certificates

Lecture 37 Introduction to SSL Certificates

Lecture 38 Traditional vs. Digital Certificates

Lecture 39 Types of SSL Certificates

Lecture 40 How SSL Certificates Work

Lecture 41 Obtaining a SSL Certificate

Lecture 42 Introduction to Let's Encrypt

Section 7: Digital Ocean Server Setup

Lecture 43 Preparation

Lecture 44 Domain Name Server Administration

Lecture 45 Introduction to Digital Ocean

Lecture 46 Droplet Configurations

Lecture 47 Creating a Droplet

Lecture 48 Install PuTTY/Terminal and Connect

Lecture 49 Install LAMP Stack - Apache, MySQL, PHP

Lecture 50 Configure DNS on Digital Ocean

Lecture 51 Droplet Basic Configurations

Section 8: SSL Certificate Installation

Lecture 52 Installing Let's Encrypt

Lecture 53 SSL Certificate Status Reports

Lecture 54 Redirect all Domain Variations to HTTPS

Lecture 55 Auto Renewal with CRON jobs

Students interested in Cloud Computing,Students interested in Remote Server Deployment and Configuration,Students interested in Server Security,Students interested in the Foundations of Linux,Students interested in LAMP Stack Installation and Configuration,Students interested in how SSL Certificates Works,Students interested in SSL Certificate Installation and Configuration