This course offers a hands-on approach to setting up and administering directory services, providing you with the skills to implement cost-effective solutions in real-world scenarios. You'll learn to install and configure a directory services server, manage users and groups, and establish secure client connections. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to analyze server performance and ensure robust security measures. Whether you're seeking to enhance your sysadmin capabilities or explore alternatives to paid solutions, this course is your gateway to a comprehensive understanding of directory services.
Building Linux Servers: Unit 4
Building Linux Servers: Unit 4
This course is part of Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
Access provided by Universal college of engineering Mumbai
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Install and configure an open-source directory services server using Identity Management (FreeIPA).
Administer users, groups, and policies effectively across Linux systems.
Establish and manage secure client connections to the directory services server.
Conduct server analysis and implement security measures to safeguard your infrastructure.
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services Specialization
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In this module, you will learn how to implement an open source solution for directory services, enabling centralized creation, storage, and authentication of user accounts. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of directory services and identity management, and guided through the preparation, installation, and configuration of a directory services server. The module covers the creation and management of users and groups, the application of policies, and the process of connecting client systems for user authentication. The module concludes with an analysis of the solution and its practical applications.
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