Course Outline

Day 1: The Linux Foundation for Government

  • Module 1: Introduction to Linux Architecture
    • Comparative Analysis of the Linux Philosophy and Windows.
    • Efficient Navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
    • Standards for File System Hierarchy.
  • Module 2: Installation & Configuration
    • Step-by-Step Guide to Ubuntu Server Installation.
    • Network Configuration Using Netplan.
    • Basics of User and Group Management.
    • File Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown).

Day 2: Package Management & Remote Security for Government

  • Module 3: Advanced Software Management
    • Mastery of APT (Advanced Package Tool).
    • Repository Management and Dependency Handling.
    • Strategies for System Updates and Patching.
  • Module 4: Secure Remote Administration
    • Configuration of SSH and Key-Based Authentication (Passwordless Login).
    • Securing the SSH Daemon with fail2ban.
    • Remote Connection from Windows Clients.

Day 3: Automation & Identity Management (New) for Government

  • Module 5: Scripting & Automation
    • Introduction to Bash Scripting.
    • Automating Backups and System Checks.
    • Scheduled Task Management with Cron Jobs.
  • Module 6: Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)
    • Concept: Understanding LDAP and Active Directory Protocols in Linux for Government.
    • Implementation: Installing and Configuring Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
    • Management: Creating and Managing Users and Groups via RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) or CLI.
    • Integration: Authenticating Linux Clients Against the Samba AD Using Winbind/SSSD.

Day 4: Web Services & Storage Integration for Government

  • Module 7: Web Server Administration
    • Installing and Configuring Apache/Nginx.
    • Virtual Hosts Configuration (Hosting Multiple Sites).
    • SSL/TLS Basics for Secure Web Traffic.
  • Module 8: NAS & Storage Management
    • Understanding NFS and CIFS/Samba Protocols.
    • Mounting NAS Shares for Persistent Storage.
    • Automating Mounts at Boot (fstab Configuration).

Day 5: Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios for Government

  • Module 9: Advanced System Troubleshooting
    • Resource Monitoring (top, htop, free).
    • Network Diagnostics (ping, netstat, traceroute, tcpdump).
    • Capstone Lab: Diagnosing and Restoring Service in a "Broken" Server Environment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows Server environments. Previous experience with Linux is not a prerequisite.

Audience

  • IT Professionals,
  • System Administrators for government
 35 Hours

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