Package Management and Software Installation
Master Linux package management with apt, install and configure web stack services, and manage system services with systemd.
Lab Overview
🛠Lab from the Platform Engineering Bootcamp. Used in Week 2. Bootcamp landing page: https://academy.tekanaid.com/bootcamps/platform-engineering-bootcamp Parent course(s):
- Week 2: Linux Essentials for Platform Engineers (slug: linux-essentials-platform-engineers)
Master Linux package management with apt, install and configure software services (nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis), and manage system services with systemd. Build a complete web stack that you'll automate with Ansible in Week 11.
What You'll Learn
Manage packages with apt (update, upgrade, install, remove)
Install and configure web stack services
Manage system services with systemctl
Configure services for auto-start on boot
Troubleshoot service failures with journalctl
Prerequisites
Linux Command Mastery lab completed
File Permissions lab completed
Technologies Covered
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