Introduction to Arch Linux for System Administrators Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Arch Linux

Understanding the Difference Between Arch Linux and Other Linux Distributions

Installing Arch Linux

• Setting the Keyboard Layout
• Verifying Boot Mode
• Connecting to the Internet
• Updating the System Clock
• Partitioning the Disks
• Formatting the Partitions
• Mounting the File Systems
• Selecting the Mirrors
• Installing the Base Packages
• Configuring the System
• Rebooting

Overview of the Basics of System Administration in Arch Linux

Implementing Basic Configuration in Arch Linux

• Setting the Hostname
• Setting the Time Zone
• Configuring the /etc/hosts File in Arch Linux

Assessing and Diagnosing Network Problems in Arch Linux

• Using the ping Command
• Using the traceroute Command
• Using the mtr Command

Implementing System Diagnostics in Arch Linux

• Checking Current Memory Usage
• Using vmstat to Monitor I/O Usage
• Using htop to Monitor Processes, Memory, and CPU Usage

Managing Files on a Linux System in Arch Linux

• Uploading Files to a Remote Server
• Protecting Files on a Remote Server
• Implementing Symbolic Linking

Package Management in Arch Linux

• Finding Installed Packages
• Finding Package Names and Information

Text Manipulation in Arch Linux

• Using grep to Search for a String in Files
• Implementing "Search and Replace" Across a Group of Files
• Editing Text

Setting up a Web Server

• Choosing a Web Server
• Resolving HTTP Issues in Arch Linux
• Monitoring Apache Logs

Working with DNS Servers and Domain Names in Arch Linux

• Redirecting DNS Queries with CNAMEs
• Setting Up Subdomains

Dealing with SMTP Servers and Email Issues in Arch Linux

• Choosing an Email Solution
• Sending Email from Your Server

Bonus: Installing Arch Linux Using VirtualBox

Summary and Conclusion