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Learning objectives

Install and run debian linux os on any computer or server
Configure lamp (linux + apache/nginx + mysql/mariadb + php) software bundle to host one or multiple blogs or websites

Tune low-ram web servers to work as production servers
Create and configure ssl certificates & more useful tips for webserver administrators

Install and run debian linux os on any computer or server
Configure lamp (linux + apache/nginx + mysql/mariadb + php) software bundle to host one or multiple blogs or websites
Tune low-ram web servers to work as production servers
Create and configure ssl certificates & more useful tips for webserver administrators

Syllabus

Get ready to start learning in a most efficient way.

Welcome to my course on Linux server setup!

I’ll go over the broad topics we’ll cover in the course. I’ll state what to expect from the course and will give you some ideas on why you might need your own server (either you are an IT person or not).

In this lection I will give you some ideas on how can you utilize a personal server for your various needs.

A short BIO of me as your instructor:

15 years in web development business;
7 years in IT consulting;
5 years in hosting business;
PhD in enterprise information strategy.

This lection is about hardware and software you’ll need.

In short, you will need:

Any PC or laptop running Windows, OS X or Linux desktop as your workstation;
Internet connection;
Notebook and a pan for note taking (Evernote or Microsoft OneNote will be even better) (highly recommended);
2+ Gb USB flash drive or a DVD-R drive (optional);
Server computer or a dedicated PC (optional);
Dedicated static IP address (optional).

To get maximum out of this lessons, chose the desired platform (a dedicated physical server, a virtual server or a virtual machine) in further lectures and please do repeat all the practical lessons to gain your own experience!

This course is about practice -- there is no point in just watching the video lectures or reading the instructions. And, please, take notes! Create your own knowledge base in a note taking app and use tagging (!), so that you can quickly find a command or solution you need at the moment.

Command line may seem to be an out-fashioned old-style way of communicating with a computer, but it may be much more powerful, fast and comfortable then a graphical interface. You may want to think of it as of a Siri that understands a specific dialect (“commands”), a way to directly talk to a computer.

Get to know how to chose the appropriate platform for you server.

Welcome to Section Two

We will talk about pros and cons of having a physical server (either in a data center or at home/office), what actually is a virtual server and what are its’ limitations.

If you want to have a server at home or at your office and don’t want to pay extra money for a specialized server hardware, you may still set up a server on an ordinary PC, even an old one (not too old obviously).

A bit deeper look into what virtual server are and how do they differ. We will answer a question: what is a difference between VPS and VDS?

Now you are ready to start your own journey to the world of server setup.

Learn all the steps and aspects of Linux OS installation for server purposes.

We will learn how to prepare the installation media with Unetbootin tool for Microsoft Windows OS users.

We will learn how to prepare the installation CD or DVD for Microsoft Windows OS users.

We will learn how to prepare the installation media with Unetbootin tool with some tips and tricks for OS X users.

We will learn how to prepare the installation CD or DVD for OS X users.

This lection will cover all steps of Linux OS setup for physical (dedicated) server: from configuring the BIOS to change boot order to step-by-step Linux installation guide.

In this lection you we will:

Change the BIOS configuration to load the system installation tool from DVD or USB drive;
Go through all steps of Debian Linux setup process.

This short lection is to show you that virtual server option is the way to get rid of all difficulties you may face before and during Linux installation. Moreover, going into VS you will not need to support the hardware of your server at all: no need in power backup, no need in fast internet channel and static IP address, no need in fixing broken hardware if it fails and much more.

We will cover all the steps of creating a virtual server (so called “droplet”) at DigitalOcean.

You will learn:

How to set up your Linux server in 60 seconds;
How to choose data center location for your droplet and a droplet size with best cost/performance ratio;
How to configure secure encrypted connection to your server.

See additional materials for a free $10 bonus to have a quick start with DigialOcean.

We will cover all the steps of creating a virtual server (so called “instance”) at Amazon Web Services.

You will learn:

How to set up your Linux server in just several minutes;
How to choose data center location for your instance and an instance size with best cost/performance ratio;
How to configure secure encrypted connection to your server.

This lesson will show you how to connect to your newly setup server via SSH.

You will learn:

What software you need for SSH connection;
How to connect to your server using a password or a secure key pair;
How to connect to your server from your smartphone or tablet.

Creating a non-root sudo User

Creating a non-root sudo User (article)

Install all the software you need to run a fully functional server

This lection is about what LAMP stack is. Putting simply, LAMP is a group of open source software used to get web servers up and running: Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Since our server is already up and running Debian, the linux part is already taken care of. And Section 4 is about how to install and configure the rest.

This lection is about how to install and configure Apache webserver.

This lection is a step-by-step installation guide for Apache. We will install the Apache Web Server to your server via command line and configure it to run a simple HTML-based website.

See additional materials for linux commands we use here so you can copy and paste them into your console.

This lection is about main differences between Apache and Nginx webservers.

Installing and Configuring Nginx Web Server

This lection is a step-by-step installation guide for Nginx. We will install the Nginx Web Server to your server via command line and configure it to run a simple HTML-based website, and configure server blocks (virtual hosts).

See additional materials for linux commands we use here so you can copy and paste them into your console.

This lection is a step-by-step installation guide for MySQL database server. I will guide you through the installation process. We will also install a web based database administration tool – phpMyAdmin – so that you can do all the basic administration through a convenient web interface.

This lection contains linux commands we use here so you can copy and paste them into your console.

This lection is a step-by-step installation guide for MariaDB database server. I will guide you through the installation process.

Installing and Configuring MariaDB Database Server (commands)

Securing MySQL & MariaDB Database Server

Securing MySQL & MariaDB Database Server (article)

This lection is a step-by-step installation guide for PHP. We will install PHP and configure it for further use.

This lection contains commands we use to install and configure PHP so that you can copy and paste them into your console.

This lesson contains some modifications to LAMP configuration files for servers that run on Low Memory computers. These tips will help you make such systems more responsive and avoid out-of-memory issues.

This lesson contains console commands for servers that run on Low Memory computers. These tips will help you make such systems more responsive and avoid out-of-memory issues.

This lecture is about installing some very usefull tools to help you be more productive with your newly configured server.

This lecture contains console commands for installing some very usefull tools to help you be more productive with your newly configured server.

Set up your web hosting service for personal or business use.

In this lecture we will learn how to configure multiple Apache virtual hosts to host several websites on your webserver.

This lecture contains console commands for configuring multiple Apache virtual hosts to host several websites on your webserver.

In this lesson we will learn how to administrate databases, users and permissions through command line as well as with phpMyAdmin tool.

You will learn how to:

Create and remove database users;
Create, remove and edit databases;
Assign permissions to users.

In this lesson we will install WordPress CMS to your new server.

In this lesson we will learn how to:

Prepare your server for Wordpress installation by creating MySQL database and user;
Download the installation bundle;
Actually install Wordpress CMS to your server.

I will also give you a simple shell script to make Wrodpress installation easier for you.

What's Next?

This section will show you some useful tips and techniques to solve the problems you may face during the server administration and/or running a web hosting server

Adding the Restricted SFTP User to the System

Adding the Restricted SFTP User to the System (commands + article)

Create and Configure SSL Certificate on Apache

Create and Configure SSL Certificate on Apache (commands)

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Teaches all the fundamentals of web server administration, which is standard in industry

Develops knowledge and skills for setting up Linux servers, which is a core skill for system administrators

Covers getting setup with a server

Covers web server installation

Teaches linux operating system setup

Covers database setup

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Follow a tutorial to set up and configure a MySQL database server

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Identify a beginner-friendly tutorial on setting up and configuring a MySQL database server.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, taking notes and asking questions as needed.
Test your MySQL database server to ensure it is working properly.

Practice installing and configuring Apache web server

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Practice installing and configuring Apache web server to gain hands-on experience with the setup process.

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Download and install Apache web server on your local machine.
Configure the Apache configuration file to suit your needs.
Start the Apache web server and verify that it is running.
Create a simple HTML file and host it on your Apache web server.
Test that your Apache web server is accessible by visiting the HTML file in a web browser.

Develop a PHP script to connect to a MySQL database and perform basic CRUD operations

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Creating a PHP script will allow you to apply your knowledge of PHP and MySQL by performing practical database operations.

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Plan the structure of your PHP script and decide on the specific CRUD operations you want to implement.
Write the PHP code to connect to the MySQL database.
Implement the CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete) in your PHP script.
Test your PHP script to ensure that it is working correctly.

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Create a step-by-step guide on how to install and configure Nginx web server

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Creating a step-by-step guide will help you solidify your understanding of the process and provide a valuable resource for others.

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Gather the necessary information and materials to create the guide.
Write the guide in a clear and concise manner, providing detailed instructions and screenshots as needed.
Review and edit the guide to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Share the guide with others through a blog post, social media, or other platforms.

Practice tuning the web server for low memory systems

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Practicing tuning the web server for low memory systems will help you improve the performance of your web server on resource-constrained environments.

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Identify the key configuration settings that can be adjusted to improve performance on low memory systems.
Make the necessary changes to the configuration file and monitor the impact on the web server's performance.
Test your changes under different load conditions to ensure stability and performance.

Create a presentation on the benefits and challenges of using WordPress for personal or business web hosting

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Creating a presentation will allow you to synthesize your knowledge about WordPress and its applications for web hosting.

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Gather information about the benefits and challenges of using WordPress for web hosting.
Organize your information into a logical and engaging presentation format.
Create visual aids and examples to support your presentation.
Practice delivering your presentation to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

Attend a local meetup or conference related to web hosting or server administration

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Attending industry events will allow you to connect with professionals, learn about the latest trends, and expand your knowledge beyond the classroom.

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Research local meetups or conferences related to web hosting or server administration.
Register for the event and make plans to attend.
Prepare questions and talking points to engage with speakers and attendees.
Follow up with connections made at the event and explore opportunities for collaboration or learning.

Participate in a hands-on workshop on server security best practices

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Participating in a hands-on workshop will provide you with practical experience in implementing server security measures.

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Identify and register for a workshop on server security best practices.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the hands-on exercises.
Implement the security measures learned in the workshop on your own server or a test environment.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented security measures.

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