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Linux Under the Hood

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Linux Under the Hood

Dozenten: Pearson

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Learn the ins and outs of Linux Internals and discover what makes Linux the most powerful operating system
Get under the hood and understand how Linux really works
Perform in-depth practical investigations of key Linux functionalities

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Kategorie: System Configuration
Kategorie: Data Storage
Kategorie: Linux Commands
Kategorie: System Programming
Kategorie: Memory Management
Kategorie: Network Administration
Kategorie: OS Process Management
Kategorie: Containerization
Kategorie: Performance Tuning
Kategorie: File Systems
Kategorie: General Networking
Kategorie: Data Storage Technologies
Kategorie: Linux Administration

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Kategorie: Operating Systems
Kategorie: Git (Version Control System)
Kategorie: Linux
Kategorie: Cloud Storage
Kategorie: C (Programming Language)

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In diesem Kurs gibt es 4 Module

Linux Under the Hood offers an extensive exploration of how Linux functions, allowing you to fully harness its capabilities. Familiarizing yourself with Linux internals will allow you to surpass mere commands and gain valuable insights to optimize your use of Linux.

The course dives into a deeper understanding of Linux architecture; you will learn about the inner workings of key Linux components like the kernel, systemd, and the Linux boot procedure. The following module will focus on storage and filesystems, encompassing local devices as well as cloud and datacenter storage solutions. Next, we will cover core components, including memory, processes, and the intricacies of command execution. Finally, we will explore Linux's evolution into a container-based platform.

In this module, you'll explore the architecture of a Linux distribution, starting with its core components and organization. You'll learn about the boot procedure, the kernel, the role of systemd, and how hardware devices are initialized. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of how Linux operates from startup to device management.

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58 Videos5 Aufgaben

58 VideosInsgesamt 235 Minuten

Course Introduction3 Minuten
Module Introduction1 Minute
Learning objectives1 Minute
System Space and User Space, and How They are Related4 Minuten
The Role of the Kernel1 Minute
Why the Root User is Unrestricted4 Minuten
Drivers, Kernel Modules, and Device Files4 Minuten
Glibc2 Minuten
The Shell1 Minute
File Descriptors3 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Understanding the Root User2 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
The Boot Procedure from Firmware to Shell5 Minuten
System Firmware: UEFI and BIOS2 Minuten
Managing UEFI Booting7 Minuten
Bootloaders6 Minuten
Where GRUB is Stored3 Minuten
Configuring GRUB28 Minuten
Understanding and Modifying Initramfs4 Minuten
Service Managers1 Minute
Booting Cloud Linux Instances1 Minute
Accessing an Early Boot Shell6 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Recovering From a Lost MBR8 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Why Compiling Kernels isn’t Necessary Anymore1 Minute
Kernel Generic Interfaces5 Minuten
Managing and Tuning Kernel Modules8 Minuten
The /proc Pseudo Filesystem2 Minuten
Using /proc to get Detailed System Information6 Minuten
Reading Process Information in /proc4 Minuten
Tuning the Kernel through /proc/sys5 Minuten
Testing Critical Features with sysrq3 Minuten
Using Watchdogs3 Minuten
eBPF2 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Automatically Recovering from System Hangs1 Minute
Learning objectives1 Minute
Manually Starting Systemd5 Minuten
Systemd Unit Files5 Minuten
Tweaking Unit Files7 Minuten
Mounting Filesystems with Systemd11 Minuten
Using Sockets4 Minuten
Scheduling Processes with Timers5 Minuten
Analyzing Systemd Performance4 Minuten
Advanced Dependency Handling6 Minuten
Managing Resource Allocation – Part 112 Minuten
Managing Resource Allocation – Part 26 Minuten
Managing Resource Allocation – Part 33 Minuten
Creating Custom Units4 Minuten
Creating Custom Targets6 Minuten
Running User Processes in Systemd5 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Booting without /etc/fstab10 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Understanding Device Nodes4 Minuten
Initializing Devices Automatically or Manually3 Minuten
Analyzing sysfs6 Minuten
Systemd-udevd4 Minuten
Creating Udev Rules7 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Denying Unauthorized Devices3 Minuten

5 AufgabenInsgesamt 150 Minuten

Core Linux Elements Quiz30 Minuten
The Linux Boot Procedure Quiz30 Minuten
Looking Closer at the Kernel Quiz30 Minuten
Systemd Taking Over Quiz30 Minuten
Hardware Handling Quiz30 Minuten

This module covers storage and filesystems in Linux, starting with an overview of storage devices and partitions. You'll learn about various filesystems and their management, and finish with cloud and datacenter storage solutions, including object storage and Ceph clusters.

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39 Videos3 Aufgaben

39 VideosInsgesamt 211 Minuten

Module Introduction0 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Linux Storage Devices4 Minuten
Partitions: MBR and GPT10 Minuten
Managing Partitions14 Minuten
Images and ISO Files3 Minuten
Understanding Flexible Storage Solutions1 Minute
Managing LVM Logical Volumes5 Minuten
Using LVM Features12 Minuten
Device Mapper5 Minuten
Manually Creating Device Mapper Storage6 Minuten
LVM and VDO7 Minuten
Stratis9 Minuten
Creating Encrypted Devices9 Minuten
Booting from Encrypted Devices5 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Creating a Hidden Storage Device5 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Filesystems and the VFS4 Minuten
About POSIX and non-POSIX Filesystems4 Minuten
Linux Filesystem Components4 Minuten
Inodes and Block Allocation6 Minuten
Sparse Files8 Minuten
FUSE Filesystems4 Minuten
Next-generation Filesystems5 Minuten
Running ZFS on Linux6 Minuten
Running Btrfs8 Minuten
Using the Ext Filesystem Debugger8 Minuten
Managing XFS IDs4 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Exploring Cool Filsystem Tools4 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Storage Challenges in Cloud and Datacenter2 Minuten
Working with SSD Media5 Minuten
Understanding iSCSI4 Minuten
Configuring iSCSI Storage10 Minuten
Connecting the Initiator5 Minuten
Object Storage4 Minuten
Configuring a Ceph Cluster10 Minuten
Configuring a Ceph Client8 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Ceph in Kubernetes2 Minuten

3 AufgabenInsgesamt 90 Minuten

Storage Devices Quiz30 Minuten
Filesystems Quiz30 Minuten
Cloud and Datacenter Storage Quiz30 Minuten

This module introduces essential Linux components, focusing on memory management, processes, commands, and networking. You'll gain practical skills for optimizing memory, managing processes, understanding command execution, and configuring network interfaces.

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43 Videos4 Aufgaben

43 VideosInsgesamt 204 Minuten

Module Introduction0 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Linux Memory Allocation: Virtual vs. Physical Memory5 Minuten
Cache7 Minuten
Active and Inactive Memory6 Minuten
The Need to Swap4 Minuten
Configuring and Monitoring Swap Space7 Minuten
Managing Huge Pages10 Minuten
Managing Dirty Cache2 Minuten
Out of Memory (OOM) and Dealing with it12 Minuten
Analyzing Kernel Memory4 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Optimizing Memory Usage3 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
How a Process is Created6 Minuten
Processes and Threads6 Minuten
Killing a Zombie10 Minuten
Priorities, Schedulers, and Nice Values11 Minuten
Inter-process Communication, Sockets, Pipes, and More7 Minuten
Communicating on the D-Bus Message Interface8 Minuten
Monitoring IPC Usage4 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Cgroups and Priorities5 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Exploring What Happens When Commands are Executed5 Minuten
System Space and User Space1 Minute
Understanding System Calls8 Minuten
How Processes get Access to System Calls4 Minuten
How Process Memory is Organized6 Minuten
Creating Processes4 Minuten
Allocating Memory2 Minuten
Accessing Libraries3 Minuten
Analyzing Library Usage2 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Using exec for Troubleshooting2 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Linux Network Device Names3 Minuten
The OSI Model6 Minuten
Transforming Data into Packets5 Minuten
Analyzing Packet Headers5 Minuten
IPv4 and IPv69 Minuten
How Linux Chooses a Network Interface6 Minuten
Analyzing and Optimizing Networking4 Minuten
Bonding and Teaming2 Minuten
Network Bridge Devices2 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Scanning Packets for Security3 Minuten

4 AufgabenInsgesamt 120 Minuten

Memory Management Quiz30 Minuten
Processes Quiz30 Minuten
Linux Commands and How They Work Quiz30 Minuten
Networking Quiz30 Minuten

In this module, you'll learn about advanced Linux components, including containers and the underlying C code. You'll understand how containers leverage Linux features and how the C programming language powers Linux development.

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21 Videos3 Aufgaben

21 VideosInsgesamt 59 Minuten

Module Introduction0 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
Running an Application on Linux3 Minuten
Running Applications in a Chroot Jail3 Minuten
Managing Linux Process Resource Allocation3 Minuten
Using unshare to run Namespaced Processes3 Minuten
Running Linux Applications with Namespaces and Cgroups5 Minuten
From Restricted Linux Applications to Containers3 Minuten
Container Runtimes3 Minuten
Systemd Containers8 Minuten
Containers and the Future of Linux2 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Running Pure Linux Containers3 Minuten
Learning objectives1 Minute
The C Programming Language1 Minute
Working Together in Git3 Minuten
From Git Project to Linux Distributions2 Minuten
C Programs: From Source Code to Binary5 Minuten
C and Libraries1 Minute
Compiling a C Program from a Makefile4 Minuten
Real-world Scenario: Writing Your own Zombie3 Minuten
Course Summary3 Minuten

3 AufgabenInsgesamt 90 Minuten

Containers are Linux, Linux is Containers Quiz30 Minuten
The Code Behind Linux Quiz30 Minuten
End of Course Assessment30 Minuten

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