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Course Overview

This course comprehensively explores Rocky Linux as a robust alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It begins by introducing the significance of server systems and Linux operating environments, followed by a detailed overview of Rocky Linux's development and seamless compatibility with RHEL applications. You will learn practical skills such as downloading and installing Rocky Linux 9, configuring virtual environments with VirtualBox, and mastering essential command-line operations for system navigation, file management, and security.

Throughout the course, learners will delve into critical topics, including user management, package and filesystem management, basic and advanced networking concepts, and essential server administration tasks. Advanced topics such as RAID configuration, Samba for file sharing, Apache Web Server setup, and SSH for secure remote access are also covered. The course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and advanced skills necessary to effectively deploy and administer Rocky Linux servers in enterprise environments.

By the end of this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Rocky Linux Server's capabilities, enabling it to confidently deploy, manage, and optimize server operations while leveraging its robust compatibility with RHEL applications.

The necessary resources for this course are in the "Resources" section of Video 1.1. You can also access them through this direct link - https://github.com/ec-council-learning/Rocky-Linux-Server-An-Alternative-to-Red-Hat

What You Will Learn

  • How to download
  • install
  • and configure Rocky Linux 9 on physical and virtual machines using VirtualBox.
  • Essential command-line operations for system navigation
  • file management
  • and security.
  • Techniques for managing users
  • groups
  • packages
  • and filesystems effectively.
  • Fundamental and advanced networking concepts
  • server administration tasks
  • and configurations for RAID
  • Samba
  • Apache Web Server
  • and SSH.
  • Strategies for deploying
  • managing
  • and optimizing Rocky Linux servers in enterprise environments with seamless compatibility to RHEL applications.

Program Curriculum

  • Introduction
  • What is a Computer Server?
  • What is Linux?
  • Rocky Linux: An Alternative to Red Hat
  • Downloading Rocky Linux 9
  • VirtualBox Install
  • Adding Virtual Machines to VirtualBox
  • How to Install VMware Workstation Pro?
  • Rocky Linux Install
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Navigating the System (ls, cd)
  • Working with Directories and Files (mkdir, rmdir, nano, rm)
  • Basic Output (cat, TAB, &&, ,)
  • Security Basics (sudo) Lab
  • Managing Output (, grep, less)
  • Copying and Moving Files (cp, mv, rsync)
  • Shutting Down the System (reboot, shutdown)
  • Additional Content: Runlevels (telinit)
  • The 'sudoers' File
  • Getting Help in Rocky Linux
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Changing the System Date and Time
  • Package Management and Understanding Dependencies (dnf)
  • User Management - Part 1
  • User Management - Part 2
  • Basic Networking - Part 1
  • Basic Networking - Part 2
  • Additional Networking Lesson
  • Permissions - Part 1
  • Permissions - Part 2
  • Additional Content Managing Permissions with ACLs
  • Managing the Filesystem - Part 1
  • Managing the Filesystem - Part 2
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • An Introduction to RAID
  • Important Review and Recommendation
  • Forming a RAID Array
  • Removing a RAID Array
  • Creating a Simple Fileserver using Samba
  • Setting cron Jobs to Automate Tasks
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Web Browsing with 'links'
  • Using WinSCP for Windows
  • GUI Management with Webmin
  • Process Management (ps, top, fg, kill)
  • Creating Simple Shell Scripts
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Instructor

Cesar Alonso Morera Alpizar

Cesar is a Network Designer Engineer and Linux instructor. Methodical Network Engineer offers an 8-year history of success designing, configuring, and testing network communication systems. Innovative and strategic problem-solver with expert execution of Phyton and Java. Proactive critical thinker and thought leader with high-level capability in network optimization and risk assessment. 

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