Ubuntu Server Administration and Centralized Identity Management Training Course

Day 1: The Linux Foundation

• Module 1: Introduction to Linux Architecture
  • Comparative analysis of Linux and Windows operational philosophies.
  • Effective navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • Overview of File System Hierarchy Standards.
• Module 2: Installation & Configuration
  • Procedural guide for Ubuntu Server installation.
  • Network configuration via Netplan.
  • Fundamentals of user and group management.
  • File permissions and ownership protocols (chmod, chown).

Day 2: Package Management & Remote Security

• Module 3: Advanced Software Management
  • Proficiency with the APT (Advanced Package Tool).
  • Repository management and dependency resolution.
  • Strategies for system updates and patching.
• Module 4: Secure Remote Administration
  • SSH configuration and implementation of key-based authentication.
  • Hardening the SSH daemon using fail2ban.
  • Establishing remote connections from Windows client environments for government systems.

Day 3: Automation & Identity Management (New)

• Module 5: Scripting & Automation
  • Fundamentals of Bash scripting.
  • Automation of backup procedures and system health checks.
  • Utilizing Cron jobs for scheduled task management.
• Module 6: Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)
  • Conceptual framework: Understanding LDAP and Active Directory protocols within Linux.
  • Implementation: Deployment and configuration of Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
  • Management: Creation and administration of users and groups via RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) or CLI.
  • Integration: Authentication of Linux clients against the Samba AD using Winbind/SSSD for government infrastructure alignment.

Day 4: Web Services & Storage Integration

• Module 7: Web Server Administration
  • Deployment and configuration of Apache/Nginx services.
  • Virtual Host configuration for multi-site hosting.
  • Basics of SSL/TLS implementation for secure web traffic.
• Module 8: NAS & Storage Management
  • Overview of NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
  • Mounting Network Attached Storage (NAS) shares for persistent storage solutions in government environments.
  • Automating mount points at system boot via fstab configuration.

Day 5: Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

• Module 9: Advanced System Troubleshooting
  • Resource monitoring using top, htop, and free.
  • Network diagnostics tools (ping, netstat, traceroute, tcpdump).
  • Capstone Lab: Diagnosis of compromised server environments and service restoration procedures.