Skill

Manage Linux Systems, Networking, and Users

December 2014 with Shawn Powers

  • Entry
  • 7 videos
  • 2 hrs 12 mins
Join Shawn Powers as he teaches you how to manage local users and groups, how to automate the installation process by using the kickstart system, how to set up CentOS as a virtual machine (VM), and more.

Gain an understanding of Cron and how you can use it as a system administrator. Learn how to install packages and keep your system updated by using the RPM package management system, how to set up an Apache server and FTP, and how to configure your network address, hostname, and DNS servers.

Recommended Equipment:
  • Virtualization software capable of snapshots (VMware, VirtualBox, etc)
Related Job Functions:
  • System Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Computer Technician
Shawn Powers has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2009 and his areas of expertise include Linux and Chef technologies. He's earned LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+ certifications, and is an associate editor for Linux Journal.
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