Learning Debian Linux
1h 21mIntermediate2019-11-19
Authors
Scott Simpson
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Course details
Master the basics of working with Debian, the popular Linux distribution. Join instructor Scott Simpson as he shows system administrators what makes this distribution unique and where it sits in the Linux ecosystem. Scott shows how to view and control running processes on the system, manage software with the APT package manager, and control the firewall with nftables. Plus, he covers working with desktops, including how to navigate and use the popular GNOME desktop environment, customize your GNOME environment, and switch desktop environments.
Learning objectives
Preparing a virtual machine
Managing users and access
Managing software with APT
Securing programs with AppArmor
Managing firewalls with nftables
Navigating the GNOME desktop
Customizing your GNOME environment
Switching desktop environments
Learning objectives
Preparing a virtual machine
Managing users and access
Managing software with APT
Securing programs with AppArmor
Managing firewalls with nftables
Navigating the GNOME desktop
Customizing your GNOME environment
Switching desktop environments
Skills covered
LinuxNetwork AdministrationLearningNetwork and System AdministrationOpen Source
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - What is Debian
1. Debian
- 02 - The Debian distribution
- 03 - Debian installer options and downloads
- 04 - Creating and using an installation disk
- 05 - Preparing a virtual machine
- 06 - Installing Debian
- 07 - Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions in Debian
2. Managing the System
- 08 - Managing users and access
- 09 - Monitoring and controlling processes
- 10 - Managing services
- 11 - Managing software with APT
- 12 - Securing programs with AppArmor
- 13 - Configuring networking with NetworkManager
- 14 - Managing the firewall with nftables
- 15 - Exploring logs
- 16 - Upgrading to a new release
3. Working with Desktops
- 17 - Navigating the GNOME desktop
- 18 - GNOME settings
- 19 - Switching desktop environments
Conclusion
- 20 - Next steps