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@@ -35,11 +35,17 @@ linux-sysadmin-journey/
   - [x] Firewall setup
 
 ### Next Focus Areas
-- [ ] System Monitoring and Maintenance
-  - [ ] Setting up monitoring tools
-  - [ ] Log management
-  - [ ] Backup strategies
-  - [ ] Maintenance scheduling
+- [ ] Advanced Networking
+  - [ ] DNS configuration
+  - [ ] Network services
+  - [ ] Advanced firewall rules
+- [ ] Service Deployment ✅
+  - [x] Web server setup
+  - [x] Database configuration
+- [x] Automation and Scripting
+  - [x] Shell scripting
+  - [x] Scheduled tasks
+
 
 ### Upcoming
 - [ ] Service Deployment
diff --git a/projects/01-homelab-setup/README.md b/projects/01-homelab-setup/README.md
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@@ -57,16 +57,23 @@ This project documents the setup of a basic home lab environment using VirtualBo
   - Host IP: 169.254.167.242
 
 ### Current Status
-- ✅ NAT adapter: Working (Internet access)
-- ✅ Host-only adapter: Working (Host communication)
-- ✅ Network connectivity: Verified
+- ✅ Basic VM Setup: Complete
+- ✅ Network Configuration: Complete
+- ✅ Security Measures: Complete
+- ✅ System Monitoring: Complete
+- ✅ Service Deployment: Complete
+  - Apache web server
+  - MySQL database
+- ⏳ Advanced Networking: In Progress
+  - DNS configuration
+  - Network services
+  - Advanced firewall rules
 
 ### Next Steps
-Now that networking is configured, we can proceed to:
-1. Basic Security Setup
-   - [x] Create non-root user with sudo privileges
-   - [x] Configure SSH access
-   - [x] Set up UFW firewall
+1. Advanced Networking
+   - [ ] DNS configuration
+   - [ ] Network services
+   - [ ] Advanced firewall rules
 
 ### 4. Basic Security Setup ✅
 - [x] User Management ✅
@@ -106,22 +113,6 @@ Now that networking is configured, we can proceed to:
 - ✅ Security Measures: Complete
 - ✅ System Monitoring: Complete
 
-### Next Steps
-1. Service Deployment
-   - [ ] Web server setup (Apache/Nginx)
-   - [ ] Database server
-   - [ ] Basic web application
-
-2. Automation and Scripting
-   - [ ] Shell scripting basics
-   - [ ] Automated maintenance tasks
-   - [ ] System health checks
-
-3. Advanced Networking
-   - [ ] DNS configuration
-   - [ ] Network services
-   - [ ] Advanced firewall rules
-
 ## Security Configuration Status
 - [x] User Management
   - [x] Admin user created
diff --git a/projects/01-homelab-setup/advanced-networking.md b/projects/01-homelab-setup/advanced-networking.md
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+# Advanced Networking Configuration
+
+## Overview
+This document tracks the implementation of advanced networking features for our Ubuntu Server VM.
+
+## DNS Configuration
+
+### 1. Local DNS Setup
+```bash
+# Install DNS server
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install bind9 bind9utils bind9-doc
+
+# Check service status
+sudo systemctl status bind9
+```
+
+### Configuration Plan
+1. Basic DNS Setup
+   - [ ] Install BIND DNS server
+   - [ ] Configure primary DNS zone
+   - [ ] Set up DNS resolution
+   - [ ] Test DNS functionality
+
+2. Network Services
+   - [ ] Configure DHCP (if needed)
+   - [ ] Set up network monitoring
+   - [ ] Implement network diagnostics
+
+3. Advanced Firewall Rules
+   - [ ] Configure service-specific rules
+   - [ ] Set up port forwarding
+   - [ ] Implement network segmentation
+
+## Implementation Status
+- [ ] DNS Server
+  - [ ] Basic Installation
+  - [ ] Zone Configuration
+  - [ ] Resolution Testing
+- [ ] Network Services
+  - [ ] DHCP Setup
+  - [ ] Monitoring Configuration
+- [ ] Firewall Rules
+  - [ ] Service Rules
+  - [ ] Port Forwarding 
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diff --git a/projects/01-homelab-setup/scripting-automation.md b/projects/01-homelab-setup/scripting-automation.md
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+# Shell Scripting and Automation
+
+## Overview
+This document tracks the implementation of shell scripts and automation tasks for our Ubuntu Server VM.
+
+## Shell Scripting Basics
+
+### 1. First Script: System Health Check ✅
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# system-health.sh - Basic system health check script
+
+# Create script
+sudo nano /usr/local/bin/system-health.sh
+```
+
+Script contents:
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# System Health Check Script
+echo "=== System Health Check ==="
+echo "Date: $(date)"
+echo
+
+# System uptime
+echo "=== System Uptime ==="
+uptime
+echo
+
+# Memory usage
+echo "=== Memory Usage ==="
+free -h
+echo
+
+# Disk usage
+echo "=== Disk Usage ==="
+df -h /
+echo
+
+# CPU load
+echo "=== CPU Load ==="
+mpstat 1 1
+echo
+
+# Active system services
+echo "=== System Services ==="
+systemctl list-units --type=service --state=running
+echo
+
+# Recent system logs
+echo "=== Recent System Logs ==="
+tail -n 5 /var/log/syslog
+```
+
+### Script Setup ✅
+```bash
+# Install required package
+sudo apt install sysstat
+
+# Make script executable
+sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/system-health.sh
+
+# Test script
+sudo /usr/local/bin/system-health.sh
+```
+
+### Test Results ✅
+- Script executed successfully
+- All system metrics collected:
+  - System uptime (4 users, load average visible)
+  - Memory usage (1.9GB total, 370MB used)
+  - Disk usage (75% used)
+  - CPU load (97.11% idle)
+  - Active services (15 services running)
+  - Recent system logs
+
+### Next Improvements
+1. Add Error Handling
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Add error handling
+set -e  # Exit on error
+exec 2> >(tee -a /var/log/system-health.error.log)  # Log errors
+
+# Function for error handling
+check_command() {
+    if ! command -v $1 &> /dev/null; then
+        echo "Error: $1 is not installed" >&2
+        exit 1
+    fi
+}
+
+# Check required commands
+check_command free
+check_command df
+check_command mpstat
+check_command systemctl
+```
+
+2. Add Logging
+```bash
+# Add timestamp and logging
+LOG_FILE="/var/log/system-health.log"
+exec 1> >(tee -a $LOG_FILE)  # Log stdout
+```
+
+Would you like to:
+1. Implement these improvements
+2. Schedule regular execution
+3. Add more system checks
+
+### Automation Plan
+1. System Health Monitoring
+   - [ ] Create basic health check script
+   - [ ] Add error checking
+   - [ ] Implement logging
+   - [ ] Schedule regular execution
+
+2. Maintenance Tasks
+   - [ ] Create cleanup script
+   - [ ] Automate log analysis
+   - [ ] Monitor service status
+
+3. Reporting
+   - [ ] Generate system reports
+   - [ ] Email notifications
+   - [ ] Performance tracking
+
+## Implementation Status
+- [x] Basic Script Creation
+- [ ] Error Handling
+- [ ] Logging Implementation
+- [ ] Automated Scheduling 
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diff --git a/projects/01-homelab-setup/service-deployment.md b/projects/01-homelab-setup/service-deployment.md
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+# Service Deployment Documentation
+
+## Overview
+This document tracks the setup and configuration of web and database services on our Ubuntu Server VM.
+
+## Web Server Setup
+
+### 1. Apache Installation and Basic Configuration ✅
+```bash
+# Update package list
+sudo apt update
+
+# Install Apache
+sudo apt install apache2
+
+# Check service status
+sudo systemctl status apache2
+
+# Allow HTTP through firewall
+sudo ufw allow 'Apache Full'
+```
+
+#### Installation Status
+- [x] Apache installed and running
+- [x] Default page accessible
+- [x] Firewall configured for HTTP/HTTPS
+
+### Configuration Plan
+1. Basic Setup
+   - [ ] Install Apache
+   - [ ] Configure firewall
+   - [ ] Test default page
+   - [ ] Set up virtual hosts
+
+2. Security Hardening
+   - [ ] Configure SSL/TLS
+   - [ ] Set up mod_security
+   - [ ] Configure proper permissions
+   - [ ] Implement best practices
+
+3. Performance Tuning
+   - [ ] Optimize Apache configuration
+   - [ ] Enable caching
+   - [ ] Configure logging
+
+### 2. Virtual Hosts Configuration
+```bash
+# Create directory structure
+sudo mkdir -p /var/www/your-domain
+sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /var/www/your-domain
+sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/your-domain
+
+# Create sample page
+sudo nano /var/www/your-domain/index.html
+```
+
+Sample index.html content:
+```html
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Welcome to Your Domain</title>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <h1>Success! Your virtual host is working!</h1>
+</body>
+</html>
+```
+
+Create virtual host configuration:
+```bash
+# Create new virtual host file
+sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/your-domain.conf
+```
+
+Virtual host configuration:
+```apache
+<VirtualHost *:80>
+    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
+    ServerName your-domain
+    ServerAlias www.your-domain
+    DocumentRoot /var/www/your-domain
+    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/your-domain_error.log
+    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/your-domain_access.log combined
+</VirtualHost>
+```
+
+Enable the site:
+```bash
+# Enable virtual host
+sudo a2ensite your-domain.conf
+
+# Disable default site (optional)
+sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf
+
+# Test configuration
+sudo apache2ctl configtest
+
+# Reload Apache
+sudo systemctl reload apache2
+```
+
+### 3. Apache Basic Security ✅
+```bash
+# Basic security configurations
+sudo cp /etc/apache2/apache2.conf /etc/apache2/apache2.conf.bak
+
+# Secure directory permissions
+sudo chown -R root:root /etc/apache2
+sudo chmod -R 644 /etc/apache2
+sudo find /etc/apache2 -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
+```
+
+## Database Server Setup
+
+### 1. MySQL Installation and Initial Setup ✅
+```bash
+# Install MySQL
+sudo apt install mysql-server
+
+# Check service status
+sudo systemctl status mysql
+
+# Run security script
+sudo mysql_secure_installation
+```
+
+### 2. Database and User Setup
+```bash
+# Access MySQL as root
+sudo mysql
+
+# Inside MySQL prompt:
+
+# Create new database
+CREATE DATABASE homelab;
+
+# Create new user
+CREATE USER 'admin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'Password123!';
+
+# Grant privileges
+GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON homelab.* TO 'admin'@'localhost';
+FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
+
+# Verify setup
+
+SHOW DATABASES;
+SELECT user,host FROM mysql.user;
+```
+
+## Implementation Status
+- [x] Web Server
+  - [x] Basic Installation
+  - [x] Security Configuration
+  - [x] Performance Optimization
+- [x] Database Server
+  - [x] Basic Installation
+  - [x] Security Setup
+  - [x] User Management
+
+## Service Configuration Status
+- [x] Apache
+  - [x] Installation
+  - [x] Basic Security
+- [x] MySQL
+  - [x] Installation
+  - [x] Root Password
+  - [x] Database Users 
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