Techno Tim | Before I do anything on Linux, I do this first... @TechnoTim | Uploaded October 2020 | Updated October 2024, 8 hours ago.
After setting up my Linux servers, there are a few things I do before I use them for their intended purpose. This ranges from security, to tools, to config. Join me as we set up our first Linux server in this tutorial and walk through setting it up proper (and maybe some bonus items sprinkled in).
Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/fist-13-things-linux/
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#Homelab #Linux #TechnoTim
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - What are we going to cover today?
01:14 - Choose your distribution
01:37 - Update installation
02:11 - Configure Automatic Updates
03:03 - Create new account, disable root, sudoers
04:01 - Install and configure SSH server, Key based authentication
06:13 - Configure static IP
07:37 - Configure zshell and oh-my-zsh
08:17 - Fix LVM and default partitioning on Ubuntu
08:51 - Set or change your hostname with hostname ctl
09:28 - Set a Time Zone with timedatectl
10:11 - Set NTP time with systemd-timesyncd
10:59 - Install qemu-guest-agent for Proxmox virtualization
12:11 - Configure Linux firewall with ufw
13:08 - Install and configure fail2ban
16:44 - Bonus items
16:57 - Configure backups
17:24 - Remote logging and monitoring with Prometheus and fluentd
18:01 - What is the first thing you do when setting up a Linux server?
18:52 - Stream Highlight - Where are these companies throwing out servers???
Thank you for watching!
After setting up my Linux servers, there are a few things I do before I use them for their intended purpose. This ranges from security, to tools, to config. Join me as we set up our first Linux server in this tutorial and walk through setting it up proper (and maybe some bonus items sprinkled in).
Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/fist-13-things-linux/
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotim
Sponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6
Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotim
Become a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join
Merch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shop
Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gear
Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord
2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks
(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
#Homelab #Linux #TechnoTim
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - What are we going to cover today?
01:14 - Choose your distribution
01:37 - Update installation
02:11 - Configure Automatic Updates
03:03 - Create new account, disable root, sudoers
04:01 - Install and configure SSH server, Key based authentication
06:13 - Configure static IP
07:37 - Configure zshell and oh-my-zsh
08:17 - Fix LVM and default partitioning on Ubuntu
08:51 - Set or change your hostname with hostname ctl
09:28 - Set a Time Zone with timedatectl
10:11 - Set NTP time with systemd-timesyncd
10:59 - Install qemu-guest-agent for Proxmox virtualization
12:11 - Configure Linux firewall with ufw
13:08 - Install and configure fail2ban
16:44 - Bonus items
16:57 - Configure backups
17:24 - Remote logging and monitoring with Prometheus and fluentd
18:01 - What is the first thing you do when setting up a Linux server?
18:52 - Stream Highlight - Where are these companies throwing out servers???
Thank you for watching!
