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Course Outline
Introduction to SSH and Access Security
- Examining the SSH protocol and its critical role in ensuring secure remote connectivity.
- Enhancing security through the use of key-based authentication methods.
- Establishing robust password policies and integrating two-factor authentication.
- Restricting SSH access by configuring it to accept connections only from designated IP addresses.
Samba File Sharing
- Exploring Samba and its function in facilitating file and printer sharing across networks.
- Setting up a Samba server to enable directory sharing capabilities.
- Defining user authentication mechanisms and permission structures for shared resources.
- Connecting to Samba shares from both Windows and Linux client systems.
DNS (Domain Name System)
- Analyzing how DNS operates to convert human-readable domain names into IP addresses.
- Deploying a DNS server using BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain).
- Configuring DNS zones, specific records, and name resolution processes.
- Diagnosing and resolving frequent DNS-related issues.
Web Servers (Apache)
- Reviewing the Apache HTTP Server and its essential role in delivering web content.
- Installing and fine-tuning Apache configurations on a Linux environment.
- Setting up virtual hosts to manage multiple websites on a single server.
- Implementing SSL/TLS certificates to enable secure HTTPS communication.
Cache Servers (Squid)
- Understanding the principles of caching and how it enhances web performance.
- Deploying and configuring Squid as a caching proxy server.
- Managing access controls, defining caching policies, and setting up logging within Squid.
- Evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of Squid’s caching mechanisms.
E-mail Servers (Sendmail, Postfix)
- Reviewing core email protocols, including SMTP, POP3, and IMAP.
- Installing and configuring either Sendmail or Postfix to serve as an email backend.
- Setting up email aliases, virtual domains, and individual user mailboxes.
- Integrating spam filtering tools and antivirus protection into the email pipeline.
DHCP Server
- Understanding the functions of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
- Installing and configuring the ISC DHCP server.
- Dynamically assigning IP addresses, subnet masks, and other network parameters to clients.
- Overseeing DHCP leases and addressing common configuration challenges.
FTP Server
- Overview of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) operations.
- Installing and configuring FTP server software, such as vsftpd or proftpd.
- Managing user access rights, permissions, and secure FTP settings.
- Enabling FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) to ensure encrypted data transfers.
Databases (MySQL)
- Introduction to the MySQL database management system.
- Installing and configuring the MySQL server environment.
- Creating necessary databases, tables, and user accounts.
- Overseeing data integrity, backup procedures, and overall database security.
Advanced Firewall Setup, Kernel Configuration, and Compilation
- Configuring advanced firewall rules using iptables.
- Setting up network address translation (NAT) and port forwarding capabilities.
- Exploring the processes of kernel configuration and compilation.
- Modifying kernel options to optimize system performance and security posture.
Requirements
- A solid grasp of Linux fundamentals.
- Practical experience with essential Linux command-line operations.
21 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Very good structured and complex documentation. A good pace for exercises. Detailed explanations and right to subject.
Tiberiu Longauer
Course - Linux Advanced
I liked the fact that 80-90% of things were new to me, and it opened my eyes about a lot of technologies and about how sys admin works.
