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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization

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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization

Basic Advanced Mastering Linux Server Networking. Comprehensive Training in Linux Server Networking, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage networking services and protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) across multiple Linux distributions using both GUI and command-line tools.

  • Master essential Linux networking commands and utilities: ip, ping, traceroute, dig, nmcli, SSH, SFTP, SCP, rsync.

  • Build, test, and secure Linux network environments with hands-on labs, including static and dynamic IP configuration, and hostname management.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

Course 14 hours

What you'll learn

  • Set up a Linux networking lab using virtual machines, NAT, and SSH.

  • Explain the fundamentals of computer networking, including physical and virtual networks.

  • Analyze and configure TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS on Linux systems.

  • Understand and apply the OSI model to real-world Linux networking scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Architecture
Category: Virtualization
Category: OSI Models
Category: General Networking
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Computer Networking
Category: System Configuration
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux
Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

Course 24 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Servers
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: TCP/IP
Category: General Networking
Category: YAML
Category: Network Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

Course 34 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux Commands
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Network Administration
Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

Course 45 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master secure remote administration and file transfers using SSH, SCP, rsync, and SFTP.

  • Set up and analyze SSH connections, including advanced key-based authentication.

  • Utilize additional networking tools (Wget, cURL, Netperf) and configure a basic Apache web server.

  • Explore alternative connectivity methods, including SMB and GUI-based tools, for flexible network management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: VPN Clients
Category: File Management
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Category: Security Controls
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Unix
Category: Linux
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Web Servers
Category: Apache
Category: Command-Line Interface

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