I have been a WIndows admin for over 20 years and have steered away from Linux whenever possible. Since the newer technologies and tools are all Linux based (Tenable, VMware, Containers) I have decided to finally take the leap. Here you will find my challenges and soltions along the way.to becoming a real keyboard cowboy..
Sharing my experience...
My Venture into Linux
Server Management
Red Hat Enterprise 9
Running Containers
Wading through the Linux world....
The main issus I have found so far are reviewing material online or in books that does not seem to work anymore or at least not with my specific version of software whether it be at the server or application level.
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So when asking ChatGPT for help make sure to include what version you are running. For example the Container setup using Podman was toally off compared to what ChatGTP originally gave me. Once we figured that out it was quite helpful.
RHEL 9
Server Administration
Figuring it all out...
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Starting your journey with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL 9) is an exciting step toward mastering a powerful and flexible operating system designed for today’s hybrid cloud environments. With RHEL 9, you'll experience improved performance, simplified system management, and stronger security—everything you need to deploy and maintain applications across a wide range of infrastructures. As you dive into RHEL 9, you're not just exploring new technology; you’re aligning yourself with the industry standards that fuel innovation and elevate operational success. It’s all about setting yourself up for long-term growth in the world of IT.
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Linux distributions offer versatile tools for system access and administration, with Cockpit and SSH being prominent examples. Cockpit provides a user-friendly, web-based interface for managing Linux servers. It allows administrators to monitor system performance, manage services, and handle storage configurations through a graphical dashboard. Cockpit utilizes SSH for secure communication, ensuring encrypted interactions with the server. This integration enables administrators to perform tasks remotely with ease.
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SSH (Secure Shell) is a fundamental tool across all Linux distributions, offering secure command-line access to remote systems. It facilitates tasks such as software installation, system updates, and configuration management, all through encrypted connections. The ubiquity of SSH ensures that administrators can securely manage Linux systems, regardless of the specific distribution in use.
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The combination of Cockpit's graphical interface and SSH's command-line capabilities provides a comprehensive toolkit for Linux system administration, catering to both novice and experienced administrators.