DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On

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DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On

Instructor: Mumshad Mannambeth

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain Hands-on knowledge of Linux and System Administrator skills.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Whether you are looking to bridge the gap between theory and application or simply sharpen your technical edge, this course is designed for those who learn best by doing. We move past the lectures and dive straight into the heart of the subject matter through intensive, hands-on practice sessions that simulate real-world challenges.

What makes this course unique is our "Practice-and-Compare" methodology. Every exercise is paired with a comprehensive solution video that serves as more than just an answer key. These videos deconstruct the logic behind every step, showing you the "why" behind the "how" and revealing the mental models used by experts. This iterative approach allows you to struggle productively, identify your own blind spots, and immediately correct them by watching a professional workflow. By focusing on active implementation rather than passive observation, you gain the muscle memory and confidence needed to handle complex projects independently. It’s not just about learning a skill; it’s about mastering the execution.

This module focuses on the core identity of a Linux administrator. You will learn to manage users, secure the gateway to your server via SSH, and ensure system tasks run automatically and securely.

What's included

8 videos14 readings1 assignment

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

Introduction to 100 Days of DevOps3 minutes
Solution: Linux User Setup with Non-Interactive Shell3 minutes
Solution: Temporary User Setup with Expiry3 minutes
Solution: Secure Root SSH Access7 minutes
Solution: Script Execution Permissions4 minutes
Solution: SElinux Installation and Configuration8 minutes
Solution: Create a Cron Job10 minutes
Solution: Linux SSH Authentication6 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Linux User Setup with Non-interactive Shell10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Linux User Setup with Non-interactive Shell10 minutes
Temporary User Setup with Expiry10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Temporary User Setup with Expiry10 minutes
Secure Root SSH Access10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Secure Root SSH Access10 minutes
Script Execution Permissions10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Script Execution Permissions10 minutes
SElinux Installation and Configuration10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: SElinux Installation and Configuration10 minutes
Create a Cron Job10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Create a Cron Job10 minutes
Linux SSH Authentication10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Linux SSH Authentication10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Linux Systems30 minutes

Transition from manual tasks to automation. You will learn the basics of Ansible, write your first automation scripts, and gain the "detective" skills needed to debug database and network service failures.

What's included

7 videos14 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 57 minutes

Solution: Install Ansible3 minutes
Solution: MariaDB Troubleshooting6 minutes
Solution: Linux Bash Scripts11 minutes
Solution: Install and Configure Tomcat Server10 minutes
Solution: Linux Network Services11 minutes
Solution: IPtables Installation And Configuration10 minutes
Solution: Linux Process Troubleshooting5 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Install Ansible10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install Ansible10 minutes
MariaDB Troubleshooting10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: MariaDB Troubleshooting10 minutes
Linux Bash Scripts10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Linux Bash Scripts10 minutes
Install and Configure Tomcat Server10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install and Configure Tomcat Server10 minutes
Linux Network Services10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Linux Network Services10 minutes
IPtables Installation And Configuration10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: IPtables Installation And Configuration10 minutes
Linux Process Troubleshooting10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Linux Process Troubleshooting10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

System Administration30 minutes

Learn to host modern applications. This module covers the deployment of various web servers (Nginx, Apache, Tomcat), securing web traffic with SSL, and managing the databases that power today's apps.

What's included

7 videos14 readings2 assignments

7 videosTotal 70 minutes

Solution: Setup SSL for Nginx13 minutes
Solution: Install and Configure Nginx as an LBR10 minutes
Solution: Install and Configure PostgreSQL7 minutes
Solution: Configure LAMP server13 minutes
Solution: Install and Configure Web Application8 minutes
Solution: Configure Nginx + PHP-FPM Using Unix Sock15 minutes
Solution: Set Up Git Repository on Storage Server4 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Setup SSL for Nginx10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Setup SSL for Nginx10 minutes
Install and Configure Nginx as an LBR10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install and Configure Nginx as an LBR10 minutes
Install and Configure PostgreSQL10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install and Configure PostgreSQL10 minutes
Configure LAMP server10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Configure LAMP server10 minutes
Install and Configure Web Application10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install and Configure Web Application10 minutes
Configure Nginx + PHP-FPM Using Unix Sock10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Configure Nginx + PHP-FPM Using Unix Sock10 minutes
Set Up Git Repository on Storage Server10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Set Up Git Repository on Storage Server10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

DevOps Foundations30 minutes
Web Servers & Databases30 minutes

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