Introduction to Arch Linux for System Administrators Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Arch Linux

Distinguishing Arch Linux from Other Linux Distributions

Installing Arch Linux

• Configuring Keyboard Layout
• Verifying Boot Mode
• Establishing Internet Connectivity
• Synchronizing the System Clock
• Partitioning Disks
• Formatting Partitions
• Mounting File Systems
• Selecting Package Mirrors
• Installing Base Packages
• Configuring the System
• Rebooting

Introduction to System Administration Basics in Arch Linux

Implementing Core Configuration in Arch Linux

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

Assessing and Diagnosing Network Issues in Arch Linux

• Utilizing the ping Command
• Utilizing the traceroute Command
• Utilizing the mtr Command

Performing System Diagnostics in Arch Linux

• Checking Current Memory Usage
• Monitoring I/O Usage with vmstat
• Monitoring Processes, Memory, and CPU Usage with htop

File Management on a Linux System in Arch Linux

• Transferring Files to a Remote Server
• Securing Files on a Remote Server
• Implementing Symbolic Linking

Package Management in Arch Linux

• Locating Installed Packages
• Retrieving Package Names and Information

Text Manipulation in Arch Linux

• Using grep to Search for Strings Within Files
• Executing "Search and Replace" Operations Across Multiple Files
• Editing Text

Setting Up a Web Server

• Selecting a Web Server
• Troubleshooting HTTP Issues in Arch Linux
• Monitoring Apache Logs

Managing DNS Servers and Domain Names in Arch Linux

• Redirecting DNS Queries with CNAMEs
• Configuring Subdomains

Handling SMTP Servers and Email Issues in Arch Linux

• Selecting an Email Solution
• Sending Email from Your Server

Bonus: Installing Arch Linux via VirtualBox

Summary and Conclusion