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Linux Server Setup Fundamentals

Master essential Linux server operations through hands-on practice with system information, file management, processes, and services.

35 minutes
linux/fundamentals
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Lab Overview

This foundational lab introduces you to essential Linux server operations that every platform engineer needs to master.

You'll learn to:

  • Gather and understand system information and architecture
  • Navigate and manage the Linux file system
  • Monitor and understand Linux processes
  • Interact with systemd services

This lab focuses on the absolute fundamentals needed before moving to more advanced server configuration tasks. Perfect for beginners starting their platform engineering journey.

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What You'll Learn

Install and configure Ubuntu server with secure SSH access using key-based authentication

Apply Linux server hardening including firewall configuration and fail2ban setup

Deploy and manage web services using systemd with proper service dependencies

Verify server security configuration using automated security audit tools

Prerequisites

basic-terminal-knowledge

Technologies Covered

linuxsystem-administrationcommand-lineprocessessystemdfile-system

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This lab is part of the Linux Essentials for Platform Engineers course

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