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# Linux System Administration Learning Journey
## 👋 Introduction
This repository documents my journey to becoming a Linux System Administrator. Here, I track my progress, document projects, and showcase the skills I'm developing.
## 🎯 Learning Goals
- Master Linux system administration fundamentals
- Develop automation and scripting skills
- Build practical experience through hands-on projects
- Achieve relevant certifications
- Prepare for a career in Linux system administration
## 📂 Repository Structure
```
linux-sysadmin-journey/
├── projects/ # Detailed documentation of all projects
├── notes/ # Study notes and command references
├── certifications/ # Certification progress and study materials
└── resources/ # Useful links and learning resources
```
## 🚀 Current Focus
- Setting up home lab environment
- Installing VirtualBox/VMware
- Creating Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS VM
- Configuring network settings
- Learning basic Linux commands and system navigation
- File system navigation
- Text manipulation
- Process management
- Documenting first project setup
## 📊 Progress Tracker
### Completed
- [x] Repository setup
- [x] Initial learning path planning
- [x] Created project documentation structure
### In Progress
- [ ] Home lab setup
- [ ] Hypervisor installation
- [ ] First VM creation
- [ ] Network configuration
- [ ] Basic command line proficiency
- [ ] File system navigation
- [ ] User management
- [ ] Package management
### Upcoming
- [ ] User and permission management
- [ ] System monitoring
## 🛠️ Projects
1. **Home Lab Setup** (In Progress)
- Hypervisor: VirtualBox/VMware setup
- Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS installation
- Network configuration (NAT + Host-only)
- SSH access configuration
- Basic security hardening
[Detailed project documentation available in [projects/01-homelab-setup/](./projects/01-homelab-setup/)]
2. **Basic System Administration**
- User management
- Package management
- Service configuration
[More projects to be added as I progress]
## 📚 Learning Resources
- [Linux Journey](https://linuxjourney.com/)
- [OverTheWire: Bandit](https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/)
- [Linux Upskill Challenge](https://linuxupskillchallenge.org/)
## 📝 Notes
Important concepts, commands, and configurations are documented in the [notes/](./notes/) directory.
## 🎓 Certifications
Target certifications and progress:
- [ ] CompTIA Linux+
- [ ] RHCSA
- [ ] LFCS
- [ ] Additional certifications to be added
## 📞 Contact
Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions or want to connect!
- GitHub: [My GitHub Profile](https://github.com/hratsch)
- LinkedIn: [My LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-ratsch-487117a8/)
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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Last Updated: 2025-02-08