Linux
Linux Server Administration
Master the essentials of Linux Server Administration and elevate your IT skills! This course equips you with practical knowledge to manage, secure, and optimize Linux servers, empowering you to enhance system performance and troubleshoot effectively in real-world scenarios. Start your journey to becoming a Linux pro today!
5 hours
Duration
48
Lessons
2
Labs
7
Quizzes
Skill level
Linux
Format
Video + Labs
Duration
5 hours
Lessons
48
About This Course
About this course
What You'll Learn
Skills you'll walk away with
Learn the history, kernel functionalities, and popular Linux distributions.
Set up and configure the Ubuntu Server LTS.
Learn the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)
Navigate and manage the Linux file system hierarchy.
Handle file permissions and establish ownership.
Manage and configure Linux user and group settings.
Administer system services, daemons, and package management.
Set up advanced Linux networking with Nginx.
Employ Nano and Vi for advanced text editing.
Establish and maintain secure SSH connections.
Curriculum
Course content
- Section OverviewLesson—
- Introduction to the Linux Command Line InterfaceLesson—
- Understanding the Linux File System HierarchyLesson—
- Linux File System Navigation and Finding FilesLesson—
- Creating and Deleting FilesLesson—
- Viewing FilesLesson—
- Linux Octal and Symbolic PermissionsLesson—
- Linux File Permissions and OwnershipLesson—
- The Nano EditorLesson—
- How to use the Vim editorLesson—
- Basic Linux Commands QuizQuiz—
- Lab: Practice the Linux Terminal / CLILab—
- Section OverviewLesson—
- Network Interfaces and the Loopback InterfaceLesson—
- Configuring Network Interfaces with NetplanLesson—
- Configuring Firewall Rules with iptablesLesson—
- How to save iptables Rules PermanentlyLesson—
- Linux Firewall Best PracticesLesson—
- Analyzing Dropped Traffic Logs in LinuxLesson—
- Networking QuizQuiz—
Hands-on learning
This course includes 2 types of hands-on learning: it labs and browser-based labs
1 IT lab
Connect to real Windows and Linux VMs in the cloud via RDP or SSH. Practice server administration in a safe, isolated environment—no local setup required.
1 Browser-based lab
Hands-on labs that run in your browser. No local setup or installation—just click and start practicing with real systems and scenarios.