Linux technical management and administration with Pandora FMS (PALX) is a course that focuses on Linux installation, configuration and usage oriented towards making Pandora FMS further use easier. This course requires strong network administration and GNU/Linux knowledge.
Course objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Install a Rocky Linux ISO (one of the ones we recommend with Pandora FMS).
- Manage and configure different Linux features.
- Manage Linux tools.
- Create scripts.
At the end of the course you will have the necessary knowledge for a better understanding of the PAT and PAE courses.
2. Course structure
The course comprises the following thematic units:
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Introduction. This topic explains the origin of Linux and some of its versions.
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Installation. You will learn about the different installation systems, how to partition an installation and the different ways to install system tools.
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First basic steps. We will see Linux permissions, its file system and the use of basic editing commands, user management and connectivity.
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Basic administration. Once our system is installed, we will see the basic administration: how to start services, file management…
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Performance management. We will study the different Linux options to be able to observe everything that is happening in our computer.
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Security and Networking. We will look at different Linux services to learn about the network around us, and tools to keep our computer protected.
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Apache. We will study the Apache service. Its installation, configuration and the services it offers.
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MySQL. Introduction to databases. We will install, manage and optimize our database.
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What is PHP. How is it installed, configured and optimized?
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NFS. Data centralization, how to install and configure NFS.
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SNMP. Network administration by means of SNMP, its installation, levels and different ways of use.
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Advanced scripting. Linux bash terms and functions.
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Advanced concepts. Advanced Linux concepts not seen in previous topics such as strace service and kernel optimization.
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