Course Curriculum

21 Chapters · 21 Lessons

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    Introduction

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      Introduction

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    Chapter 1 : Introduction to Rocky Linux 9

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      Introduction to Rocky Linux 9

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    Chapter 2 : Command Line Fundamentals

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      Command Line Fundamentals

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    Chapter 3 : User Management and Permissions

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      User Management and Permissions

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    Chapter 4 : Package Management and Updates

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      Package Management and Updates

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    Chapter 5 : Network Basics

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      Network Basics

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    Chapter 6 : Advanced Administration Techniques

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      Advanced Administration Techniques

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    Chapter 7 : File System Management

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      File System Management

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    Chapter 8 : Web Server Setup and Configuration

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      Web Server Setup and Configuration

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    Chapter 9 : Database Management

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      Database Management

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    Chapter 10 : Mail Server Setup

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      Mail Server Setup

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    Chapter 11 : Virtualization with KVM

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      Virtualization with KVM

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    Chapter 12 : Containerization with Docker

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      Containerization with Docker

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    Chapter 13 : Automation with Ansible

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      Automation with Ansible

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    Chapter 14 : Rocky Linux in Cloud Environments

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      Rocky Linux in Cloud Environments

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    Chapter 15 : Performance Tuning in Rocky Linux 9

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      Performance Tuning in Rocky Linux 9

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    Chapter 16 : Common Deployment Scenarios

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      Common Deployment Scenarios

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    Chapter 17 : End-to-End Cloud Deployment Project

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      End-to-End Cloud Deployment Project

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    Chapter 18 : The Future of Rocky Linux and Server Management

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      The Future of Rocky Linux and Server Management

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    Index

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      Index

About the course

Rocky Linux has rapidly emerged as the enterprise-grade successor to CentOS, trusted for its stability, performance, and long-term support. As organizations seek reliable, open-source platforms for cloud infrastructure and server deployment, Rocky Linux stands out as a critical tool in the modern sysadmin’s toolkit. Ultimate Rocky Linux 9 for Network Administration offers a complete, hands-on roadmap for mastering Rocky Linux 9.5, starting from the ground up. You will begin with installation and the Linux command line, move through essential system administration topics such as user management, package updates, file systems, and network configuration, and progress into setting up fully functional web, database, and mail servers. As your skills develop, the book shifts into advanced territory—covering KVM virtualization, containerization with Docker, and infrastructure automation with Ansible. The final chapters bring everything together with real-world cloud integration, using AWS, performance tuning techniques, and a complete end-to-end deployment project to test your mastery. Hence, whether you are deploying a scalable server architecture, or automating an enterprise-grade cloud environment, this book equips you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to do it all with Rocky Linux. Therefore, start building secure, automated, and production-ready systems with Rocky Linux today!

About the Author

Cesar Alonso Morera Alpizar is a seasoned Network Engineer and Linux Administrator with over a decade of experience in the IT industry. With a solid foundation in Security Engineering from Fidélitas University in Costa Rica, he has successfully navigated roles ranging from Level 2 Network Engineer to Salesforce Developer, Data Specialist, and Pre-sales System Engineer— showcasing a dynamic skill set that spans both infrastructure and application layers. Currently, César serves as a Systems Engineer Associate at Infinite Computer Solutions, a University Instructor at Cenfotec University, and a professional writer as well as course creator at AVA® – An Orange Education Label. His passion for education is also reflected through his work on G-talent, where he has impacted more than 18,000 students worldwide through courses in Linux, English, Portuguese, and technology fundamentals.