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Building Linux Servers: Unit 4

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Building Linux Servers: Unit 4

This course is part of Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services Specialization

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Install and configure an open-source directory services server using Identity Management (FreeIPA).
Administer users, groups, and policies effectively across Linux systems.
Establish and manage secure client connections to the directory services server.
Conduct server analysis and implement security measures to safeguard your infrastructure.

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Taught in English

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This course offers a hands-on approach to setting up and administering directory services, providing you with the skills to implement cost-effective solutions in real-world scenarios. You'll learn to install and configure a directory services server, manage users and groups, and establish secure client connections. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to analyze server performance and ensure robust security measures. Whether you're seeking to enhance your sysadmin capabilities or explore alternatives to paid solutions, this course is your gateway to a comprehensive understanding of directory services.

In this module, you will learn how to implement an open source solution for directory services, enabling centralized creation, storage, and authentication of user accounts. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of directory services and identity management, and guided through the preparation, installation, and configuration of a directory services server. The module covers the creation and management of users and groups, the application of policies, and the process of connecting client systems for user authentication. The module concludes with an analysis of the solution and its practical applications.

What's included

26 videos5 assignments

26 videos Total 177 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Introduction to Directory Services (DS) 2 minutes
DS Server Preparation 8 minutes
DS Server Installation 4 minutes
DS Server Setup 5 minutes
Copying Records and Modifying the Firewall 9 minutes
Testing the DS Server 3 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Creating Users 15 minutes
Creating Groups 12 minutes
Creating Host Accounts 6 minutes
Working with Policies 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Connecting Client Systems to the Directory Server 9 minutes
Setting up User Accounts on the Client and Logging In 5 minutes
User and System Configuration 8 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Real-World Scenario - Business Perspective 8 minutes
Real-World Scenario - Technical Perspective 13 minutes
Real-World Scenario - Technical Perspective Part II 11 minutes
Checking Services and Logs 11 minutes
Scanning Ports and Reducing the Attack Surface 14 minutes
Cleanup & Backup! 13 minutes
Where to go for More Information 6 minutes
Course Summary 6 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Directory Services Introduction and Installation Quiz 30 minutes
Administering Directory Services Quiz 30 minutes
Directory Services Client Connections Quiz 30 minutes
Analysis of the Servers Quiz 30 minutes
End of Assessment 30 minutes

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