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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

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

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

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

Master essential Linux networking commands for analysis and troubleshooting (IP, Ping, Traceroute, Whois, DiG, Nslookup, SS, NMAP).
Configure hostnames, DNS settings, and host files across multiple Linux distributions.
Utilize nmcli to manage and modify network interfaces via the command line.
Gain practical, hands-on experience to confidently diagnose and resolve network issues in Linux environments.

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This course immerses you in the power of the Linux command line—your essential toolkit for real-world network management and troubleshooting. Through a series of focused lessons, you'll master critical networking commands such as IP, Ping, Traceroute, Whois, DiG, Nslookup, SS, and NMAP, enabling you to analyze and diagnose network issues with confidence. You'll gain practical skills in configuring hostnames and DNS across various Linux distributions, ensuring seamless network identification and connectivity. Plus, you'll unlock the full potential of nmcli, the indispensable command-line tool for managing network interfaces on Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, and beyond. By the end of this course, you'll have the command-line proficiency to configure, test, and troubleshoot Linux networks efficiently.

In this module, you will develop proficiency in using the bash terminal to manage and troubleshoot network connections. You will learn to issue IP commands to view information related to the network and data link layers of the OSI model. The module covers essential network diagnostic tools, including ping, traceroute, ss, whois, and dig, which are fundamental for network professionals. You will also gain an understanding of DNS functionality and configuration across various Linux distributions. Additionally, you will work with nmcli, a powerful network management tool, with a focus on its application in Red Hat, CentOS, and Fedora environments. By the end of this module, you will be equipped with practical command-line skills essential for effective network administration.

What's included

34 videos4 assignments

34 videosTotal 155 minutes

Module Introduction1 minute
Learning objectives0 minutes
Introduction to the ip Command3 minutes
Working with ip link3 minutes
Working with ip address3 minutes
Advanced ip a14 minutes
Network Connection Data2 minutes
Working with ip route10 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Introduction to Network Testing Commands1 minute
ping Basics9 minutes
Advanced ping7 minutes
traceroute4 minutes
whois4 minutes
dig and nslookup8 minutes
ss7 minutes
nmap scanning7 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Introduction to Hostnames and DNS1 minute
Configuring a Hostname in the GUI1 minute
Configuring a Hostname in the Terminal3 minutes
FQDNs3 minutes
Review of DNS1 minute
Configuring DNS in the GUI2 minutes
Configuing DNS in the Big Three Networking Services6 minutes
Working with the hosts File7 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Introduction to nmcli2 minutes
Using nmcli to Analyze Network Connections8 minutes
Modifying Static IP Connections with nmcli9 minutes
Configuring a DHCP Network Connection with nmcli4 minutes
Editing Network Connections with the nmcli Shell5 minutes
Scanning Wireless Networks with nmcli3 minutes
nmcli Help and Manual Pages3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

The ip Command Quiz30 minutes
Network Testing Commands Quiz30 minutes
Hostnames and DNS Quiz30 minutes
nmcli Quiz30 minutes

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