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Practical Debian Server Course - Linux Administration
Role Play
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(21 ratings)
1,842 students

Practical Debian Server Course - Linux Administration

Master Debian Linux: From Installation to Command-Line Mastery and System Management. Practical and Hands On.
Role Play
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Install Debian on a virtual machine using a minimal setup
  • Navigate the Linux command line confidently and use essential commands for everyday Debian server administration
  • Manage software packages using APT including installing, updating, removing, and troubleshooting package issues
  • Configure network interfaces, static and dynamic IP addressing, DNS resolution, and hostname settings on Debian
  • Create and manage user accounts and groups, configure sudo access, and apply the principle of least privilege
  • Set and manage file permissions and Access Control Lists to control access to files and directories securely
  • Manage disks, partitions, file systems, to handle Debian server storage effectively
  • Monitor system logs using journalctl and traditional log files to investigate issues and understand system behaviour

Course content

10 sections • 44 lectures • 3h 18m total length

  • Welcome and Course Overview1:21
  • Servers Overview9:36
  • What is Linux?3:10
  • Course Content1:54
  • What is Linux and Debian?4:10
  • Terminal vs GUI2:01
  • Virtualization Platforms – Let’s Talk About Your Options5:09
  • Course Activities2:03

    Participate actively in assignments, quizzes, and role plays to apply what you learn and build confidence. Engage with hands-on activities, practice decision making and problem solving in safe, real-world simulations.

  • What is the Linux Kernel?11:04
  • Using the Udemy AI Assistant1:40

Requirements

  • A general awareness of IT systems and technology is recommended to get the most out of this course
  • A computer capable of running virtualisation software to follow along with the hands-on installation and lab exercises
  • A willingness to work with the Linux command line and engage with practical, real-world server administration tasks

Description

The Practical Debian Server Course is a comprehensive, hands-on course covering Linux server administration using Debian, one of the most stable, widely trusted, and broadly influential Linux distributions available. Because Debian forms the foundation of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Kali Linux, and dozens of other distributions, the skills covered in this course are relevant across a wide range of Linux environments beyond Debian itself.

Hands-on exercises are completed inside a virtualised lab environment throughout, covering command line fundamentals, APT package management, basic and advanced networking configuration, and user, group, and permission management including the sudoers file.

Further topics include disk management and file system administration, system logging and performance monitoring using journalctl and command line tools, and a dedicated security module covering UFW firewall configuration, Fail2ban for brute force protection, and SSH configuration.

The skills covered in this course transfer directly across the entire Debian family of distributions including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Kali Linux, making it a practical foundation for anyone working in or moving towards Linux-based server environments in cloud, business, or personal computing contexts.

The course is designed for complete beginners to Linux, IT support and helpdesk professionals wanting to develop deeper server administration skills, career changers moving into system administration or DevOps, certification candidates preparing for CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1, developers wanting a better operational understanding of their Debian or Ubuntu server environments, and home lab enthusiasts running self-hosted Debian-based servers.

Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.

Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for adding to a résumé or LinkedIn profile.

Who this course is for:

  • IT support and helpdesk professionals who want to move into Linux server administration with a clear starting point
  • Career changers moving into system administration or DevOps who need a solid, practical Linux server foundation
  • Certification candidates preparing for CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1 who want real hands-on Debian lab experience
  • Ubuntu users who want to go deeper and understand the Debian base that Ubuntu and many other distributions build on
  • Developers who deploy applications on Debian or Ubuntu servers and want better operational understanding of their stack
  • Students studying IT or computer science who want practical Linux server skills that go beyond their coursework
  • Home lab enthusiasts and self-hosters who run Debian-based servers and want a structured guide to managing them well
  • Windows administrators who want to expand into Linux server administration and need a beginner-friendly entry point
  • Anyone who wants Debian skills that transfer directly across Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and the entire Debian family of distros

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