Learning Debian Linux

Learning Debian Linux

English | MP4 | AVC 1280×720 | AAC 48KHz 2ch | 1h 21m | 189 MB

Master the basics of working with Debian, the popular Linux distribution. Join instructor Scott Simpson as he shows system administrators what makes this distribution unique and where it sits in the Linux ecosystem. Scott shows how to view and control running processes on the system, manage software with the APT package manager, and control the firewall with nftables. Plus, he covers working with desktops, including how to navigate and use the popular GNOME desktop environment, customize your GNOME environment, and switch desktop environments.

Topics include:

  • Preparing a virtual machine
  • Managing users and access
  • Managing software with APT
  • Securing programs with AppArmor
  • Managing firewalls with nftables
  • Navigating the GNOME desktop
  • Customizing your GNOME environment
  • Switching desktop environments
Table of Contents

1 What is Debian
2 The Debian distribution
3 Debian installer options and downloads
4 Creating and using an installation disk
5 Preparing a virtual machine
6 Installing Debian
7 Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions in Debian
8 Managing users and access
9 Monitoring and controlling processes
10 Managing services
11 Managing software with APT
12 Securing programs with AppArmor
13 Configuring networking with NetworkManager
14 Managing the firewall with nftables
15 Exploring logs
16 Upgrading to a new release
17 Navigating the GNOME desktop
18 GNOME settings
19 Switching desktop environments
20 Next steps