Getting Started with Linux System Administration
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There are all kinds of job roles that would go better with Linux admin skills. Whether you’re primarily responsible for DevOps deployments, web applications, databases, or CI/CD infrastructure, you really can’t go wrong with more Linux.
If you’re looking to become more effective with system administration in Linux, this course might be just what you need. In this course, Getting Started with Linux System Administration, you’ll be introduced to some Linux administration basics. First, you’ll learn about monitoring and optimizing a Linux server. Next, you’ll configure user accounts and groups to closely control access to resources. Finally, you’ll explore how to harden your server by ensuring that your data is appropriately encrypted and network ports aren’t unnecessarily left open. When you’re done, you’ll have Linux skills that can add value to a broad range of IT projects.
Author Name: David Clinton
Author Description:
David Clinton is an AWS Solutions Architect and a Linux server administrator. He’s written books on cloud and Linux administration, IT security, and data analytics.
Table of Contents
- Course Overview
1min - Optimizing Your Linux System
18mins - Working with Users and Groups
9mins - Securing Your Linux Server
19mins - Working with Docker and Linux Containers
18mins
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