Linux Server Administration

This training introduces the essential concepts of a Linux system: distribution, kernel, shell and services. Participants install a server distribution on a virtual machine, carry out the initial configuration and get to grips with basic commands.
The progression covers package and update management, network settings, remote SSH access, users, groups and permissions. It also includes commissioning simple services such as file sharing and a web server.
The hands-on practice includes installing an HP DL380 server and a Linux VM, using systemd, network configuration, securing SSH, backups and scheduling with cron. Simulated failures allow participants to apply a diagnostic approach.

• Understand the basic concepts of a Linux system: distribution, kernel, shell and services.
• Install a Linux server distribution in a virtual machine and carry out its initial configuration.
• Master basic shell commands to navigate, manage files, search and consult help.
• Manage software packages and updates with apt or dnf depending on the distribution.
• Configure basic network settings and remote SSH access.
• Create and administer users, groups, rights and permissions.
• Set up and manage an SSH server, a basic file share and a simple web server.
• Implement backups with tar or rsync and schedule tasks with cron.

• Beginner IT technicians and engineers.
• Support or help desk technicians and engineers.

Know the concepts of IP networking, subnet mask, gateway and ping testing.