Introduction to Arch Linux for System Administrators Training Course

Introduction

Arch Linux Overview

Understanding How Arch Linux Differs from Other Linux Distributions

Installing Arch Linux

• Configuring Keyboard Layout
• Verifying Boot Mode
• Establishing Internet Connection
• Synchronizing System Clock
• Partitioning Disks
• Formatting Partitions
• Mounting File Systems
• Selecting Mirrors
• Installing Base Packages
• Configuring the System
• Rebooting

Overview of Essential System Administration in Arch Linux

Performing Basic Configuration in Arch Linux

• Setting the Hostname
• Configuring Time Zone
• Configuring the /etc/hosts File in Arch Linux

Troubleshooting Network Issues in Arch Linux

• Using the ping Command
• Using the traceroute Command
• Using the mtr Command

Conducting System Diagnostics in Arch Linux

• Monitoring Current Memory Usage
• Monitoring I/O Usage with vmstat
• Monitoring Processes, Memory, and CPU Usage with htop

Managing Files on an Arch Linux System

• Uploading Files to a Remote Server
• Securing Files on a Remote Server
• Creating Symbolic Links

Package Management in Arch Linux

• Locating Installed Packages
• Retrieving Package Names and Details

Text Manipulation in Arch Linux

• Searching for Strings in Files Using grep
• Performing 'Search and Replace' Across Multiple Files
• Editing Text

Setting Up a Web Server

• Selecting a Web Server
• Troubleshooting HTTP Issues in Arch Linux
• Monitoring Apache Logs

Working with DNS Servers and Domain Names in Arch Linux

• Redirecting DNS Queries Using CNAMEs
• Configuring Subdomains

Addressing SMTP Servers and Email Issues in Arch Linux

• Choosing an Email Solution
• Sending Email from Your Server

Bonus: Installing Arch Linux via VirtualBox

Summary and Conclusion