Linux Server Course - System Configuration and Operation - New Linux Server? Perform These 10 Tweaks First

Boost Your Linux Server Skills: Master Configuration, Security, and Command Line Proficiency for Seamless Operations!

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15 learners

What you'll learn

Learn to configure and operate Linux servers effectively
Securely manage network operations using port security and IP commands
Implement system monitoring and set up essential server tweaks for performance
Enhance server security with Linux hardening and privacy tools

This course includes

18.3 hours of video
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and TV

Summary

Keywords

Linux gnu/linux LearnLinuxTV Learn Linux TV LearnLinux.TV Learn Linux Linux Training Linux Tutorials Linux First Steps Essential Tweaks Linux Tips Linux Setup

Full Transcript

Setting up a new Linux server? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Jay from Learn Linux TV walks you through the essential first tweaks every system administrator should make after a fresh Linux server installation. These initial setup steps may seem simple, but they lay the foundation for a secure, stable, and reliable server environment. Whether you’re new to Linux or just want a refresher, this guide will help you start strong and avoid common pitfalls. *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digial Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Installing all available updates via apt (Debian/Ubuntu/etc) 05:03 - Installing all available updates (Fedora) 06:10 - Creating a non-root user for ourselves (general method) 08:00 - Creating a non-root user for ourselves (Debian/Ubuntu specific method) 10:15 - Setting the hostname/domain name for the server 11:19 - Adding the servers hostname/domain name to /etc/hosts 13:13 - Generating an SSH key 14:05 - Copying an SSH public key to a server 16:08 - Disabling root login password access for SSH 19:15 - Rebooting the server *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. 🚫 Authentic Content, No Shortcuts Learn Linux TV values integrity and does not engage in click-farming, unauthorized services, or artificial view inflation. All growth—subscribers, likes, and views—comes organically from high-quality Linux tutorials, reviews, and educational content created to genuinely help viewers. #Linux #LinuxTutorial #LinuxForBeginners