This course walks a new Linux system administrator through a few basic tools that are used to monitor, configure and optimize a system, and assist with troubleshooting issues. There are two sections to this course. Our first section focuses on select command line utilities. Our second section covers a couple of web-based administrative tools. By completion a new system administrator will be familiar with a few different tools to help manage processes, monitor system functionality, and control systems remotely.
- Chapter 1 2 Lessons Course Introduction 3:53
- Chapter 2 10 Lessons The Basics - Command Line Management Tools 1:22:51
What Can We Expect From the Command Line?
2:36Reviewing System Details Through /proc and /etc/os-release
9:16Taking a Look at Processes with ps
9:43Monitoring Active Processes Using top
8:55Monitoring Active Processes Using htop
9:51Using nmon to Monitor System Performance, Part 1
10:50Using nmon to Monitor System Performance, Part 2
10:45Glances Part 1 – Monitoring Performance from the Console
11:01Glances Part 2 – Running Glances as a Web Server or System Service
9:54Logging System Utilization Data on a Schedule with nmon
0:00 Hands-On Lab - Chapter 3 24 Lessons The Next Level - Web-Based Management Tools 2:39:59
Optional Installs Part 1 – Apache and MariaDB
8:35Optional Installs Part 2 – Postfix and Docker
10:53What Is Webmin and How Do We Install It?
13:06Taking a Walk Through the Webmin Console
4:59Reviewing Webmin Administration Using the Webmin Module
9:56Controlling the Operating System Using the System Module
9:33Managing Application Servers Using the Servers Module
11:25Send Remote Commands, Manage Files, and More Using the Others Module
10:36View and Manage Networks Using the Networking Modules
6:22View and Manage Storage Using the Hardware Modules
6:29View and Manage Webmin Clusters Using the Cluster Modules
7:28Review and Refresh Modules Using the Un-Used and Refresh Modules
6:57What Is the Cockpit Project and How Do We Install It?
10:13Taking a Walk Through the Cockpit Console and Dashboard
5:30Monitor System Health and Review Log Files Using the System and Logs Modules
6:16Review Storage and Network Configuration Using the Storage and Networking Modules
7:20Manage Docker Images and Instances Using the Containers module
5:20Perform Basic User Account Management Using the Accounts Module
4:02Manage Targets, Services, and Sockets Using the Services Module
6:36What Are Some Optional Modules?
8:23Installing and Configuring Webmin
0:00 Hands-On LabManaging Webmin Administrators Using the Webmin Console
0:00 Hands-On LabInstalling Cockpit and Additional Modules
0:00 Hands-On LabCreating User Accounts and Validating the Docker Module in Cockpit
0:00 Hands-On Lab - Chapter 4 2 Lessons Course Conclusion 4:46
