Online Linux Training: Package Management and Services
"Online Linux Training: Package Management and Services" teaches essential skills in managing Linux packages and services, enabling you to handle system updates, service configurations, and administrative tasks critical for maintaining Linux servers.
Last update: July 2024
Focus: Linux Courses
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This online Linux training course will teach you:
- System Updates:
Learn how to manage system updates and repositories effectively. - Package Management:
Master the installation, upgrade, and removal of RPM packages. - Creating Repos:
Create and manage local YUM repositories. - Rollback Capabilities:
Understand how to roll back updates and patches if needed. - DNS Configuration:
Set up and configure DNS services on Linux.
- Web Server Management:
Install and manage Apache (httpd) web servers. - Service Management:
Learn to manage critical services like Sendmail, OpenLDAP, and Samba. - Central Logging:
Configure and manage central logging services using rsyslog. - Network File System:
Install and configure NFS for efficient file sharing. - FTP Server Setup:
Learn how to set up and manage an FTP server on Linux.
Included in the Online Linux Training Course
4.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
6 Downloadable Resources
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Linux System Administrators
Network Administrators
System Engineers
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSEChapter 1: Introduction
2-Lab Setup
3-Package Management and Services
7. System Updates and Repos
Preview
8. System Upgrade and Patch Management
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9. Create Local Yum Repo
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10. Advance Package Management
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11. Rollback Updates and Patches
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12. Download, Install and Configure DNS
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13. Sendmail
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14. WebServer - httpd
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15. OpenLDAP
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16. Central Logger - rsyslog
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17. Network File System - NFS
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18. Samba Installation and Configuration
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19. FTP Server
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20. Handouts
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Requirements
Basic familiarity with the Linux command line and file editing.
Access to a Linux machine, either running on a physical or virtual machine.
Description of Online Linux Training Course
"Online Linux Training: Package Management and Services" is designed for those who want to master Linux package management and service administration. The course covers essential topics such as system updates, repository management, package installations, and service configurations.
You'll learn to handle critical services like DNS, Web Servers, OpenLDAP, Samba, and more. With hands-on examples and practical exercises, this course prepares you to manage Linux systems efficiently, making you a more effective system administrator.
- Manage and update Linux systems using YUM and other package managers.
- Set up and configure critical services like DNS, FTP, and Samba.
- Rollback updates and patches to maintain system stability.
- Create and manage local YUM repositories for easier package management.
- Configure central logging with rsyslog and manage network file systems with NFS.
By the end of this online Linux training course, you'll have the skills needed to manage Linux packages and services confidently. Enroll now to elevate your Linux administration capabilities!
Who Is This Course For
This online Linux training course is for anyone looking to gain expertise in managing Linux packages and services, whether for professional development, personal projects, or to enhance their system administration skills.
Course Instructor
Imran Afzal
Imran Afzal has over 20 years of experience in systems administration, engineering, management, and teaching. He currently manages a global team of systems engineers and administrators. Starting his IT career with Time Warner in 2000, he deployed technologies like DTV, VOD, Cable Cards, PPV, and IPTV.
Imran has led projects in Fortune 500 companies, focusing on data center migrations, VMware deployment, monitoring tools implementation, and Amazon cloud migration. His expertise includes Linux, VMware, Windows, technical documentation, and project management.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College and an MBA in Operation Management and IT from the New York Institute of Technology. His certifications include Linux Systems Management, UNIX Operating Systems, Linux System Administration, VMware Certified Professional, RHCSA, and Windows Server Certified.
Since 2010, Imran has provided onsite and online IT training. His highly-rated courses have over 300,000 students worldwide, and he has helped nearly 1,000 students secure IT jobs.
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Testimonials
Alex J.
This course was exactly what I needed to enhance my Linux administration skills. The hands-on approach and real-world examples made it easy to understand package and service management. Highly recommended!
Priya K.
As an IT professional, I found this course incredibly useful. It covered everything from basic package management to configuring critical services like DNS and Samba. I feel much more confident in my ability to manage Linux systems now.
Mark S.
The detailed explanations and practical exercises in this course helped me grasp complex concepts quickly. I especially appreciated the sections on creating local repositories and managing system updates. This course is a must for anyone serious about Linux administration!
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