Course Outline

Introduction to Linux and Server Environments for Government

  • What is a Linux server?
  • Types of Linux distributions
  • Installing a Linux server (Ubuntu/CentOS)
  • Basic configuration and updates

Working with the Linux Shell for Government

  • Using terminal and common shell commands
  • Understanding file system hierarchy
  • Shell navigation and file manipulation

User and Group Administration for Government

  • Creating, modifying, and deleting users
  • Group creation and membership management
  • Understanding file permissions and ownership
  • Access control with chmod, chown, and umask

File System and Storage Management for Government

  • Mounting and unmounting file systems
  • Working with partitions and disk tools
  • Managing file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
  • Backup and restore techniques

Basic Networking in Linux for Government

  • Network configuration files and interfaces
  • Static and dynamic IP setup
  • Testing network connectivity (ping, traceroute, netstat)
  • DNS, hostname, and routing basics

Essential Network Services for Government

  • Installing and configuring OpenSSH
  • Basic Apache/Nginx web server setup
  • Basic email server components (Postfix overview)
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Software Management and Package Installation for Government

  • Using APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF (RHEL/CentOS)
  • Installing, updating, and removing packages
  • Enabling and disabling software repositories

Security, Monitoring, and Automation for Government

  • Best practices for system hardening
  • Using system logs and monitoring tools
  • Scheduling tasks with cron
  • Introduction to bash scripting

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of computer systems
  • Basic understanding of networking principles
  • Prior experience with Linux is not required but may be beneficial

Audience for Government

  • System administrators responsible for maintaining IT infrastructure
  • IT support staff tasked with technical operations and troubleshooting
  • Technical professionals overseeing Linux-based environments within government agencies
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