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Overview
What you will study
- The Linux Server Administration and Security course offered by City St George's, University of London will help you discover how to setup Virtual Hosts in Apache and how to use SSH tunnels to bypass firewall restrictions.
- Learn how to secure your website by optimising, analysing and hardening Apache, SSH, DNS and Mail servers, and how to use single and double Firewall architectures with DMZ zones.
- Learn how to configure a Linux machine as a dedicated router. Implement QoS for network traffic management and NAT with port forwarding.
- This course focuses on the administration of Linux Servers, presenting a range of optimisation and security concerns that are essential to address.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- choose a virtual/dedicated server.
- pick the appropriate Linux distribution.
- set up the domain name for your company.
- install and optimise Apache Server and Apache Server modules.
- support multiple domains and websites from the same server.
- add CGI, fast_cgi support for PHP, Perl and Python, script security and PHP-FPM.
- install, configure and optimise MySQL server.
- install, configure and optimise Postgres server.
- install Joomla and WordPress.
- install NGINX.
- install SSH server
- secure SSH server against brute force attacks.
- use SSH tunnels to bypass firewall restrictions (white hat).
- use iptables to set up a Firewall and enhance security through traffic filtering.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
OTE 140
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 27 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
OTE 140
Other requirements
General requirements
- This advanced course is designed for those who have completed the Linux Network and System Administration short course at City or already have a basic knowledge of Linux systems.
- You don’t need to be a “network expert” to follow the course, but a basic understanding of how the internet works will certainly come in handy.
- Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents520 GBP / full≈ 520 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents520 GBP / full≈ 520 GBP / full
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