**Practical Debian Server Course – Linux Administration**
Master Debian Linux: From Installation to Command-Line Mastery and System Management. Practical and Hands-On.
**Rating:** 4.5 (12 reviews)
**Students:** 1,795
**Instructor:** Dan Mill
**Last Updated:** 05.2025
**Language:** English (Auto-generated subtitles)
**Current Price:** 49.99 €
**Money-Back Guarantee:** 30 days
**This Course Includes**:
- 2 hours of on-demand video
- Assignments
- 9 articles
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
**What You'll Learn**:
- Install and configure Debian Linux on a virtual machine
- Master basic and advanced command-line usage
- Manage software with APT: install, update, remove packages
- Configure networking and IP settings
- Manage users, groups, and permissions including sudo
- Perform disk and filesystem management
- Monitor logs and system performance
- Secure Debian with firewalls and SSH
- Set up backup and restore strategies
- Administer files and processes in a Debian environment
**Description**:
Unlock the power of Debian Linux with this comprehensive beginner-to-intermediate course! Whether you're new to Linux or looking to enhance your skills, this course will guide you through everything you need to know about Debian, one of the most stable and widely-used Linux distributions.
From installation and command-line navigation to user and software management, network setup, system logs, and essential security practices — all is explained through practical, real-world examples.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently set up, maintain, and troubleshoot Debian systems.
**About the Instructor: Dan Mill**
Dan Mill is an experienced IT Instructor with:
- 4.6 average rating
- 1,140 reviews
- 17,696 students
- 61 courses
> “My passion for IT and technology dates back to my early years. I’ve been honing my skills for over a decade and aim to help people all over the world develop their knowledge in IT. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner — let’s master technology together!”
Course Content
**Total Duration: 2h 39m • 9 Sections • 34 Lectures**
**1. Introduction** (6 lectures • 23 min)
• Welcome and Course Overview – 01:21
• Dan Mill Training – 01:07
• Servers Overview – 09:36
• What is Linux and Debian? – 05:37
• What is Linux? – 03:10
• Terminal vs GUI – 02:01
**2. Setting Up Debian** (4 lectures • 23 min)
• Downloading Debian – 05:03
• Debian Minimum Hardware Requirements – 03:34
• Preparing Virtual Machine – 02:07
• Installing Debian – 12:23
**3. Navigating the Debian Environment** (4 lectures • 21 min)
• Logging into your new Debian Server – 01:03
• Introduction to the Command Line Interface (CLI) – 03:49
• Connecting to Remote Systems via SSH – 07:30
• Managing Software - Introduction to APT (Advanced Package Tool) – 09:07
**4. Networking Basics in Debian** (2 lectures • 14 min)
• Basic Networking Configuration – 10:03
• Advanced Networking Concepts – 03:47
**5. Basic System Administration** (7 lectures • 40 min)
• Users and Permissions – 07:52
• Linux File and Folder Permissions: A Detailed Guide – 02:58
• File and Process Management – 09:35
• Understanding the Linux Filesystem – 03:46
• Extra Content: VIM vs Nano – 03:39
• Extra Content: WinSCP – 05:15
• Disk Management and File Systems – 06:39
**6. System Maintenance** (6 lectures • 29 min)
• System Logs and Monitoring – 06:40
• Backing Up and Restoring Data – 03:26
• Backup VMs at the Hypervisor Level – 00:39
• Backup Best Practices – 08:49
• Extra Content: Setup Monitoring on Linux Servers (SNMP) – 06:13
• Extra Content: SNMPWALK – 03:17
**7. Security Essentials** (3 lectures • 8 min)
• Security Essentials – 03:41
• Fail2Ban – 02:18
• Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) – 02:30
**8. Debian Quiz and Role Play** (0 lectures • 0 min)
• Debian Quiz – 10 questions
**9. Conclusion** (2 lectures • 1 min)
• Additional Resources and Course Wrap-Up – 00:46
• How to get a discount on all of my courses! – 00:32