Linux Administration For It Professionals

Linux Administration for IT Professionals Seeking Elevated IT Roles

What you'll learn

Practical skills in configuring, maintaining and securing a Linux operating system

Scripting, Containers, and Automation

Linux OS Security

Remote Access Tools

Configuring Linux Firewalls

Authentication Methods

Requirements

o prior hands-on experience is required to use or complete this course. However, we assume that you know how to use a computer and that you are familiar with basic networking technologies and operating system management.

Description

Welcome to the 'Linux Administration for IT Professionals' Course!Upon successful completion of this course, you will have gained practical, hands-on expertise in effectively managing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems. This course serves as a valuable stepping stone for advanced IT roles such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration, and System Administration. As Linux often plays a pivotal role in these advanced positions, this course equips you with the necessary skills.Across the comprehensive modules, you will enhance your practical proficiencies in configuring, maintaining, and strengthening Linux operating systems. These modules are meticulously crafted to offer insights into the key focal areas and proficiencies required by the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam (XK0-005).The CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) certification stands as an intermediary credential thoughtfully designed for IT Professionals aspiring to validate their Linux proficiencies and advance in their career trajectory.It's worth noting that prior hands-on experience isn't a prerequisite for utilizing or completing this Practice Lab. However, we do assume a basic familiarity with computer usage and a rudimentary comprehension of networking technologies and operating system management.Important Note: Throughout this course, we offer access to the JSS practice lab, which allows students to engage with the same hands-on lab environment utilized by the instructor online. This approach facilitates seamless learning of practical Linux administration skills for individuals worldwide. However, if you prefer not to utilize the JSS labs, you have the option to create a home lab using your personal resources. This alternative enables you to replicate the skills demonstrated in the video content at your own pace.

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction - Who should take this course?

Lecture 1 Course Introduction - Who should take this course?

Section 2: Introduction to Linux

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Create a Linux home lab

Lecture 4 Exercise 1 - Review the System Requirements for an Ubuntu Installation

Lecture 5 Exercise 2 - Install Ubuntu using Installer Media

Lecture 6 Exercise 3 - Complete the Post-installation of Ubuntu software updates

Section 3: File and Directory Management in Linux

Lecture 7 Introduction + Lab Topology

Lecture 8 Exercise 1 - Using the Linux Terminal

Lecture 9 Exercise 2 - Navigate the Linux File System

Lecture 10 Exercise 3 - Create Files in the Linux File System

Lecture 11 Exercise 4 - Move Files and Create Links

Section 4: Editing Files in Linux

Lecture 12 Module 3 - Introduction

Lecture 13 Exercise 1 - Work with the Vi Text Editor

Lecture 14 Exercise 2 - Use the Vim Text Editor

Lecture 15 Exercise 3 - Use the nano text editor

Section 5: Access Control Utilities

Lecture 16 Introduction - Access Control Utilities

Lecture 17 Exercise 1 - Controlling Access to Directory and Files with Standard Permissions

Lecture 18 Exercise 2 - Controlling Access to Directory and Files with Advanced Permissions

Section 6: Linux Backup and File Compression Concepts

Lecture 19 Introduction - Linux Backup and File Compression Concepts

Lecture 20 Exercise 1 - Use Tar to Backup and Compress Files

Lecture 21 Exercise 2 - Use the Dd Command to Backup an Entire Disk

Section 7: Package Management and Updating Linux Devices

Lecture 22 Introduction: Package Management and Updating Linux Devices

Lecture 23 Exercise 1 - Install and Update Software using Dnf

Lecture 24 Exercise 2 - Install and Update Software using Apt

Section 8: Introduction To Linux Identity Management

Lecture 25 Introduction To Linux Identity Management

Lecture 26 Exercise 1- Create And Configure User Accounts In Linux

Lecture 27 Exercise 2 - Create and Configure Groups in Linux

Section 9: Elevated User Privilege Management

Lecture 28 Introduction - Elevated User Privilege Management

Lecture 29 Exercise 1 - Use Elevated Privileges in Linux

Lecture 30 Exercise 2 - Manage Authentication in Linux

Section 10: Remote Connectivity Management

Lecture 31 Introduction - Remote Connectivity Management

Lecture 32 Exercise 1 - Install an SSH Server on Linux Systems

Lecture 33 Exercise 3 - Install the SSH Client on Linux Systems

Section 11: Managing Processes in Linux

Lecture 34 Introduction - Managing Processes in Linux

Lecture 35 Exercise 1 - Find a Runaway Process in Linux

Lecture 36 Exercise 2 - Stop a Runaway Process in Linux

Section 12: Storage management concepts

Lecture 37 Introduction - Storage management concepts

Lecture 38 Exercise 1 - Create Partitions on a Disk Drive

Lecture 39 Exercise 2 - Create a Filesystem on a Disk Drive

Lecture 40 Exercise 3 - Mount a Filesystem on a Disk Drive

Section 13: Logical Volume Manager Commands

Lecture 41 Introduction - Logical Volume Manager Commands

Lecture 42 Exercise 1 - Prepare the System for LVM (Logical Volume Manager)

Lecture 43 Exercise 2 - Create Volumes

Lecture 44 Exercise 3 - Format and Mount the Logical Volume

Lecture 45 Exercise 4 - Remove the LVM

Section 14: Managing Linux Shared Storage

Lecture 46 Introduction - Managing Linux Shared Storage

Lecture 47 Exercise 1 - Create a RAID Array

Lecture 48 Exercise 2 - Create a Filesystem on the RAID Array

Lecture 49 Exercise 3 - Mount the RAID Array

Lecture 50 Exercise 4 - Make the RAID Array Persistent

Section 15: Linux Scripting Techniques

Lecture 51 Introduction - Linux Scripting Techniques

Lecture 52 Exercise 1 - Search Files using grep

Lecture 53 Exercise 2 - Working with Regular Expressions

Lecture 54 Exercise 3 - Create a Non-interactive Script

Lecture 55 Exercise 4 - Create an Interactive Script

Lecture 56 Exercise 5 - Create Scripts using Loops and Conditions

Section 16: Container Creation & Management

Lecture 57 Introduction - Container Creation & Management

Lecture 58 Exercise 1 - Run Containers on a Linux System

Section 17: Versioning Control using GIT

Lecture 60 Introduction - Versioning Control using GIT

Lecture 61 Exercise 1 - Create a Git Repository

Section 18: Configuring Networking in Linux

Lecture 64 Exercise 1 - Configure Network Adapter in Alma

Lecture 65 Exercise 2 - Configure Network Adapter in Ubuntu

Section 19: Name Resolution

Lecture 66 Introduction - Name Resolution

Lecture 67 Exercise 1 - Configure Name Resolution on a Linux System

Section 20: Remote Access Tools

Lecture 68 Introduction - Remote Access Tools

Lecture 69 Exercise 1 - Secure Remote Access to Alma and an Ubuntu Device

Section 21: How IT Professionals Use Linux: Importance and Real Projects

Lecture 70 How IT Professionals Use Linux: Importance and Real Projects

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