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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

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4 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 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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August 2025

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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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