Essential System Services
Linux
| Intermediate
- 18 videos | 56m 52s
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There are a number of essential services that are configured on most Linux servers and clients. Here we examine how to configure four of these services: system time, system logging, Mail Transfer Agents, and CUPS for printing.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Configure the system date and time
Set the hardware clock to the correct time in utc
Configure the timezone for a system
Configure the basic settings for the ntp daemon
Use the pool.ntp.org resource to maintain the time on a system
Describe the basic use of the ntpq command
Describe the basic function of syslog and its configuration files
Describe the purpose for facility, priority, and actions for parsing log messages
Configure logrotate to manage log file rotating -
Describe the purpose and usage of journalctl
Distinguish between the different syslog alternatives rsyslog and syslog-ng
Describe a mail transfer agent and create e-mail aliases
Use the basic mail reader tool and configure e-mail forwarding
Distinguish between different mta alternatives postfix, sendmail, qmail, and exim
Describe how to do basic cups configuration for local and remote printers
Use cups tools and utilities to manage user print queues
Describe how to troubleshoot general printing problems
Use cups tool and utilities to add and remove jobs from configured printer queues
IN THIS COURSE
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2m 58sIn this video, find out how to configure the system's date and time. FREE ACCESS
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2m 25sFind out how to set the hardware clock to the correct time in Coordinated Universal Time. FREE ACCESS
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3. Configuring Timezones1m 42sDuring this video, you will learn how to configure the time zone for a system. FREE ACCESS
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4. Configuring Basic NTP Settings2m 12sIn this video, find out how to configure the basic settings for the NTP server. FREE ACCESS
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5. Using the pool.ntp.org Service3mIn this video, you will use the pool.ntp.org resource to keep the time on a system accurate. FREE ACCESS
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6. Using the Standard NTP Query Program3m 49sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the basic use of the ntpq command. FREE ACCESS
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7. Configuring the Syslog Daemon2m 23sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the basic function of syslog and how to configure it. FREE ACCESS
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8. Decoding Syslog Messages3m 50sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the purpose of Facility, Priority, and Actions for parsing log messages. FREE ACCESS
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9. Managing Log Files with logrotate3m 39sLearn how to configure logrotate to manage log file rotation. FREE ACCESS
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10. Managing the System Journal3m 12sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the purpose and usage of journalctl. FREE ACCESS
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11. Alternatives to Syslog2m 24sIn this video, you will learn the difference between the two Syslog alternatives, rSyslog and Syslog-ng. FREE ACCESS
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12. Creating E-Mail Aliases4m 2sAfter completing this video, you will be able to describe a Mail Transfer Agent and create email aliases. FREE ACCESS
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13. Using Mail and Configuring E-Mail Forwarding4m 13sIn this video, you will use the basic mail reader tool and configure email forwarding. FREE ACCESS
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14. Alternative Message Transfer Agents2m 42sDuring this video, you will learn how to distinguish between different MTA alternatives: postfix, sendmail, qmail, and exim. FREE ACCESS
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15. Configuring CUPS for Local and Remote Printers5m 50sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe how to configure CUPS for local and remote printers. FREE ACCESS
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16. Managing User Print Queues2m 29sFind out how to use CUPS tools and utilities to manage user print queues. FREE ACCESS
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17. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems3m 13sUpon completion of this video, you will be able to describe how to troubleshoot general printing problems. FREE ACCESS
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18. Adding and Removing Jobs from Configured Printer Queues2m 52sIn this video, you will learn how to use the CUPS tool and utilities to add and remove jobs from configured printer queues. FREE ACCESS
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