A - Z Guide to Linux System Administration!: 3-in-1

Have you only come into brief contact with Linux before, but now you need to set up or maintain a Linux server? Then this course is perfect for you! Linux is a major and one of the most popular forces in computing technology, powering everything from mobile phones and personal computers to supercomputers and servers.  The job of a systems administrator is to manage the operation of a computer system. Hence, troubleshooting is an important skill used in many Information Technology roles including help desks, system administration, networking, and security.

This comprehensive 3-in-1 course follows a strict hands-on approach and demonstrates full troubleshooting steps; performing administrative tasks! Initially, you’ll perform administrative tasks such as keeping the system up-to-date, installing new software, monitoring the system, and configuring new services. Develop your own methods to troubleshoot services and processes and monitor the system to identify critical machine issues. Configure SSH servers for secured connections via remote computers and set up a Network File System to better manage your Linux files. Finally, set up SELinux and SSH, and operate your web server with Apache! A - Z Guide to Linux System Administration!: 3-in-1 Udemy

By the end of the course, you’ll configure, manage, and secure CentOS 7 Linux servers with administrative command-line skills to become an expert Linux Systems Administrator!

Contents and Overview

This training program includes 3 complete courses, carefully chosen to give you the most comprehensive training possible.

The first course, Hands-On Linux System Administration, covers how to set up services, keep the system up-to-date, and schedule tasks. With this course, you'll learn how to master any Linux machine. Control and master the administration of a Linux machine, whether a workstation or a server. You'll learn how to set up services, monitor the system, perform backups, and schedule common tasks. By the end of the course, you will be ready to start your career as a Linux system administrator.

The second course, Troubleshooting Linux Administration, covers quick and simple troubleshooting solutions to deal with all the problems you'll encounter as a Linux administrator! In this troubleshooting course, you will master the full power of the superuser; you'll use sudo to fix user management files and passwords, and schedule tasks with cron before troubleshooting. You will also troubleshoot and resolve wireless issues, identify machine issues with different troubleshooting processes, configure an SSH server for remote connections, and set up a Network File System to connect to your client.

The third course, Advanced Linux System Administration, covers how to configure, manage, and secure CentOS 7 Linux servers with administrative command-line skills. Throughout the course, we show you many tasks you'll encounter when administering a Linux server; you'll put the concepts to use in practical, real-world situations. You'll be able to configure, maintain, and run commands across many systems—all at the same time. We provide tips and tricks to make your life easier, speed up your workflow, and make you feel like a certified Linux administrator ninja! We cover topics such as disk and user management, networking, some advanced Linux permissions, shell scripting, and advanced command-line skills—all via practical, hands-on examples and demonstrations. By the end of the course, you will be confident about performing Linux systems administrator tasks; you'll also be able to perform systems engineer tasks smoothly.

By the end of the course, you’ll configure, manage, and secure CentOS 7 Linux servers with administrative command-line skills to become an expert Linux Systems Administrator!

About the Authors

• Jack-Benny Persson discovered Linux and the internet way back in 1997 and has since been obsessed by it. Linux and networking have been both his hobby, his field of study, and also his career. He runs a small business in Sweden where he does everything from consulting work to writing books, as long as it has to do with Linux, programming, networking, or electronics. He also has a keen interest in communication and is a HAM radio operator. He is truly a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to technology. One of his (many) dream professions is to become a teacher, though he really likes teaching technology.

• Paul Olushile graduated with a diploma degree in computer science and is currently working as a cybersecurity expert. He loves teaching and hence he has been freelancing for over 4 years to share his expertise as a Unix/Linux administrator with students. He has a diverse set of certifications, interests, and experiences, including server administration.