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Learning Debian Linux

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Master the basics of working with Debian, the popular Linux distribution. Learn about managing software with the APT package manager, controlling the firewall with nftables, and more.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • What is Debian?
1. Debian
  • The Debian distribution
  • Debian installer options and downloads
  • Creating and using an installation disk
  • Preparing a virtual machine
  • Installing Debian
  • Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions in Debian
2. Managing the System
  • Managing users and access
  • Monitoring and controlling processes
  • Managing services
  • Managing software with APT
  • Securing programs with AppArmor
  • Configuring networking with NetworkManager
  • Managing the firewall with nftables
  • Exploring logs
  • Upgrading to a new release
3. Working with Desktops
  • Navigating the GNOME desktop
  • GNOME settings
  • Switching desktop environments
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Scott Simpson

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