Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners: A practical, project-based crash course that prepares you for real-life Linux and Cloud work [Video]

Name: Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners [Video]
Brand: Packt
SKU: 9781835465622
Price: 99.99 USD
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By David Cohen

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Video Nov 2023 8 hours 32 minutes 1st Edition

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Key benefits

From virtual machine setup to advanced server management, follow clear, sequential video tutorials designed for beginners
Equip yourself with professional sysadmin abilities that are indispensable for managing modern web platforms
Beyond setup, learn to secure, optimize, and maintain your WordPress sites against evolving digital challenges

Description

Embark on a transformative learning experience, starting from basic Linux server setup to deploying and managing a full-featured WordPress website. You will start by familiarizing yourself with virtual environments and foundational Linux commands, then swiftly move into remote server management, using industry-standard tools like SSH. You'll gain first-hand experience in configuring web servers with Nginx, managing databases, and ensuring your WordPress site is primed for performance. As you progress, the course delves deeper into the administrative aspects of WordPress, guiding you through user roles, content management, and e-commerce integration with WooCommerce, shaping your site into a versatile online store. Beyond setup, this course elevates your skillset to tackle real-world sysadmin challenges—performance optimization, security hardening, and automation using Ansible—giving you the confidence to manage multiple WordPress instances with ease. The closing sections are dedicated to ensuring the longevity and reliability of your hosting environment, teaching you monitoring with Monit, secure data handling, backup strategies, and disaster recovery techniques. By the end, you'll have not only launched a WordPress site but also ensured its ongoing integrity and efficiency with professional-grade sysadmin skills.

What you will learn

Install and configure Linux on virtual machines Set up and secure Nginx and MySQL for web services Optimize server performance for high-traffic WordPress sites Deploy and customize a WordPress site from the ground up Harden server security and implement SSH best practices Automate repetitive tasks with Ansible for efficient site management