Ubuntu Server Administration and Centralized Identity Management Training Course

The Linux Foundation

Introduction to Linux Architecture

• Comparing Linux philosophy with Windows approaches.
• Mastering effective navigation of the Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Understanding file system hierarchy standards.

Installation & Configuration

• Guided installation of Ubuntu Server.
• Network setup using Netplan.
• Foundational management of users and groups.
• Configuring file permissions and ownership (chmod, chown).

Package Management & Remote Security

Advanced Software Management

• Proficiency in APT (Advanced Package Tool).
• Managing repositories and resolving dependencies.
• Strategies for system updates and patching.

Secure Remote Administration

• Configuring SSH and implementing key-based authentication (passwordless access).
• Hardening the SSH daemon using fail2ban fundamentals.
• Establishing remote connections from Windows clients.

Automation & Identity Management (New)

Scripting & Automation

• Introduction to Bash scripting principles.
• Automating backup procedures and system health checks.
• Scheduling tasks using Cron jobs.

Centralized Identity with Samba (Active Directory)

• Conceptual understanding of LDAP and Active Directory protocols in Linux.
• Implementing Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
• Administering Users and Groups through RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) or the CLI.
• Integrating Linux clients with the Samba AD using Winbind/SSSD.

Web Services & Storage Integration

Web Server Administration

• Setup and configuration of Apache/Nginx.
• Configuring Virtual Hosts for multi-site hosting.
• Basics of SSL/TLS for securing web traffic.

NAS & Storage Management

• Insight into NFS and CIFS/Samba protocols.
• Mounting NAS shares for persistent data storage.
• Automating mount points at boot via fstab configuration.

Troubleshooting & Real-World Scenarios

Advanced System Troubleshooting

• Monitoring system resources (top, htop, free).
• Diagnosing network issues (ping, netstat, traceroute, tcpdump).
• Capstone Project: Resolving a compromised server environment and restoring service.