This course delves into essential open-source tools, focusing on LDAP for centralized authentication and Git for collaborative development. Begin by mastering LDAP, learning to set up and manage an LDAP server to streamline authentication processes across your organization. Transition to Git, where you'll explore its importance in collaborative environments, understand authentication mechanisms, and gain hands-on experience in creating and managing repositories. You'll also learn to efficiently use Git branches to manage project workflows. With practical labs and real-world scenarios, this course equips you with the skills and confidence needed to implement and manage these powerful tools effectively.



Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8
This course is part of Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization

Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Master centralized authentication by setting up and managing an LDAP server.
Develop proficiency in Git for collaborative development and version control.
Gain expertise in creating and managing Git repositories and branches.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
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In this course , you'll learn about some common open source technologies. First, you'll learn how to set up centralized authentication using LDAP, and next you'll learn how Git can be used in any product where collaboration is required.
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