This course covers some of the most important and in-demand skills in modern Linux administration: systemd service management, container technologies, and Linux security hardening. Covering expert instruction across systemd, Docker containers, access controls, file permissions, and Linux security frameworks, learners develop the skills to run secure, containerized Linux environments.
Learners benefit by understanding how to manage services and system state with systemd, deploy and manage containers using Docker, implement discretionary and mandatory access controls, configure firewall rules, and apply SELinux or AppArmor policies to restrict system access. By the end of this course, learners will be able to manage Linux services with systemd, deploy containerized applications, and implement comprehensive Linux security controls.
Overview
Syllabus
- systemd & System Services
- This chapter covers essential Linux system administration by managing services with systemctl, and configuring system utilities.
- Container Fundamentals
- This chapter covers essential Linux container administration; comparing container runtimes, and working with images, networking, and volumes for practical container operations.
- Linux Security & Hardening
- This chapter strengthens Linux security and monitoring skills by covering core security concepts, authentication methods, system hardening techniques, firewall configuration, secure remote access, and effective log management across common Linux tools and services.
- Advanced Security & Compliance
- This chapter strengthens Linux security and compliance skills by applying account policies, explaining cryptography and certificate use, performing integrity checks, reviewing major compliance frameworks, and protecting data through encryption and secure destruction.
- Course Assessment
Taught by
Michael Solomon
