Essential System Services

Linux    |    Intermediate
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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

  • 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

  • 2m 58s
    In this video, find out how to configure the system's date and time. FREE ACCESS
  • 2m 25s
    Find out how to set the hardware clock to the correct time in Coordinated Universal Time. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Configuring Timezones
    1m 42s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure the time zone for a system. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Configuring Basic NTP Settings
    2m 12s
    In 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 Service
    3m
    In 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 Program
    3m 49s
    Upon 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 Daemon
    2m 23s
    Upon 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 Messages
    3m 50s
    Upon 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 logrotate
    3m 39s
    Learn how to configure logrotate to manage log file rotation. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Managing the System Journal
    3m 12s
    Upon 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 Syslog
    2m 24s
    In 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 Aliases
    4m 2s
    After 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 Forwarding
    4m 13s
    In this video, you will use the basic mail reader tool and configure email forwarding. FREE ACCESS
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    14.  Alternative Message Transfer Agents
    2m 42s
    During 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 Printers
    5m 50s
    Upon 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 Queues
    2m 29s
    Find out how to use CUPS tools and utilities to manage user print queues. FREE ACCESS
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    17.  Troubleshooting General Printing Problems
    3m 13s
    Upon 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 Queues
    2m 52s
    In 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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