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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

This course is part of Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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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

Understand and differentiate between core Linux networking services (Networking Service, NetworkD, Network Manager, Wicked).
Configure and manage network connections on major Linux distributions using both command-line and graphical tools.
Set up and troubleshoot dynamic and static IP addressing, including DNS configuration.
Analyze and optimize network services for server environments such as Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, and Amazon Linux.

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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Designed for aspiring system administrators and IT professionals, this course demystifies the core networking services that underpin all data communications on Linux systems. Through a series of focused lessons, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the most widely used networking services, including Networking Service, NetworkD, and Network Manager, across popular distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, and Amazon Linux. Learn how to analyze, configure, and troubleshoot network connections using industry-standard tools and commands. You’ll master both dynamic and static IP configuration, DNS setup, and explore advanced tools like Netplan and Cockpit for seamless network management. By the end of this course, you’ll have the practical know-how to ensure reliable network connectivity on any Linux server.

In this module you’ll explore the core networking services that application-level protocols depend on. Without these foundational networking services, data communications wouldn’t be possible. You’ll learn about the three most commonly used networking services in Linux, including the traditional service used primarily by Debian servers, the foundational service for Ubuntu Servers, and the widely used Network Manager Service found on systems like Red Hat, Fedora, CentOS, and many Linux desktop environments. You’ll also get a brief overview of services on SUSE and Amazon Linux. Remember, for network communications to work, your Linux system must have a running and properly configured network service.

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33 videos5 assignments

33 videos Total 135 minutes

Module Introduction 2 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
A Tale of Three Networking Services 1 minute
Network Service Example 2 minutes
Learning objectives 2 minutes
Introduction to the networking Service 2 minutes
Exploring the networking Service in Debian Server 8 minutes
Analyzing the System with the ip a and ip r Commands 2 minutes
Configuring a Dynamic Address 3 minutes
The DORA Process 8 minutes
Configuring a Static Address 4 minutes
Configuring DNS in Debian Server 7 minutes
Debian in AWS 7 minutes
Learning objectives 2 minutes
Introduction to systemd and the networkd service 2 minutes
Analyzing systemd-networkd in Ubuntu 3 minutes
Analyzing systemd-networkd in Debian 3 minutes
Using Netplan to Configure a Static IP Configuration 9 minutes
Examining Dynamic and Wireless IP Configurations 6 minutes
Additional networkd-based Commands 6 minutes
DNS in a Debian System Running networkd 3 minutes
Arch in AWS 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Introduction to the NetworkManager Service 1 minute
Analyzing the NetworkManager Service 6 minutes
Working with NetworkManager Tools 7 minutes
Using Cockpit 7 minutes
NetworkManager Configuration Files 6 minutes
Viewing the NetworkManager Log 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Introduction to the wicked and network Services 2 minutes
Working with the wicked Service in openSUSE 6 minutes
Amazon Linux 6 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Introduction to Networking Services Quiz 30 minutes
The networking Service Quiz 30 minutes
The networkd Service Quiz 30 minutes
The NetworkManager Service Quiz 30 minutes
More Networking Services Quiz 30 minutes

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