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Getting Started with Linux System Administration

by David Clinton

There are all kinds of job roles that would go better with Linux admin skills. Whether you're primarily responsible for DevOps deployments, web applications, databases, or CI/CD infrastructure, you really can't go wrong with more Linux.

What you'll learn

If you're looking to become more effective with system administration in Linux, this course might be just what you need. In this course, Getting Started with Linux System Administration, you'll be introduced to some Linux administration basics. First, you'll learn about monitoring and optimizing a Linux server. Next, you'll configure user accounts and groups to closely control access to resources. Finally, you'll explore how to harden your server by ensuring that your data is appropriately encrypted and network ports aren't unnecessarily left open. When you're done, you'll have Linux skills that can add value to a broad range of IT projects.

About the author

David Clinton is a data analyst, an AWS Solutions Architect and a Linux server administrator. He's written books on cloud and Linux administration, IT security, and data analytics.

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