This course explores automating server administration using bash command line interpreter and ssh connections, enabling efficient management of remote servers for tasks such as deploying code across multiple machines.

We’ve all gotten used to graphical desktops – the interface is a comfortable one that allows us to do our daily jobs fluidly. The only time these truly fall short is when something needs to be automated – like installing new code on 75 remote machines.

This course looks at the process of automating server administration. With nothing more than the bash command line interpreter, SSH’s ability to connect to a remote server, and some intelligent glue, we can perform management tasks on remote servers with ease.

Who Should Take This Course

People who have a little familiarity with the Linux bash command line and are responsible for one or more remote systems

Audience Skill Level

Anyone

What Each Student Should Bring

A laptop and a smile

Stable Internet access
x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher that is capable of nested virtualization
(Apple Silicon is currently not supported)
A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
VMWare Workstation or VMWare Fusion
(VirtualBox and other VM software is not supported)
Windows 10/11, MacOSX+, or a currently supported Linux Distribution
Full Administrator/root access to your computer or laptop

There are no scheduled live dates for this course at this time.

On Demand Training

Train at your own pace with no set course schedule
Access to all course resources, including slides and VMs
Subject Matter Expert support through Discord
Tips, tools, and techniques that can be applied immediately upon returning to work
Strengthen your skills by solving challenges within the Antisyphon Cyber Range
Become part of a community driven to educate and share knowledge