Imran Afzal

Linux PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is a suite of libraries for authenticating users of applications and services in a Linux system or server. Essentially, PAM centralizes the process of authentication for myriad programs. It is a powerful tool, but it’s crucial to understand how it works, as it affects the security of much of your system.

Whether you use Linux at home, or at work as a system administrator, knowing at least the basics of PAM will help you keep your system secure and functional. In this course, we start with an overview of what PAM does and why it is important. Then we then look at the PAM file configuration formats, module interfaces, and how it communicates with the server.

Homework, handouts, and a quiz reinforce your learning.

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.

When you work in IT cyber security, you are responsible for ensuring that all operating systems are fully secured. Guide to Security for Linux Systems introduces you to the parameters and policies that will help you fulfill this responsibility. You will gain an understanding of the procedures and steps needed to secure operating systems; learn about the different types of security breaches you may encounter; and get familiar with the tools and software you can use to ensure a safe Linux system.

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This is the course designed for system administrators (and soon-to-be sys admins) who want to learn everything about the networking components within a Linux system. It provides a deep comprehension of networking so you will be able to manage Linux servers. We start with the basics and go all the way to advanced networking, so the course is appropriate for all those who want to pursue or progress in a career in Linux system administration.

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.

Linux for Absolute Beginners is a course designed for Linux certification that will help you gain experience in the command line and Linux administration. You will be taught how to use options to modify the way a command works and use the three types of help commands used in most Linux distributions. Some other key topics included are installing and configuring Linux, as well as the different system utility commands and more about Linux permissions.

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.

Learn Linux in a weekend!

This course is for you if you need basic training in Linux, but don’t have much time to learn it. Perhaps you already work in IT and want to add a new skill, but your tight schedule makes it hard to fit in a full class. Perhaps you are staying up late to read about Linux, or stealing time from your lunch break to learn it. With this video class, you spend just a few hours on Saturday and Sunday to learn all the Linux commands and procedures you need to start using Linux at work on Monday!

Saturday starts with the basics

• Installing everything you need to set up your working environment, including Oracle Virtual Box and the graphical terminal program Putty

• Understanding and selecting Linux Distributions for installation

• Getting oriented to the Linux file system and directories

• Commands for creating and navigating files, setting permissions, getting help

• And more!

• Commands for file maintenance and display

• System commands for maintenance, monitoring, updates, and system utilities

• Working with text and text editors

• Shell scripting

• Networking

• And more!

Each day, you’ll get video instruction, quizzes, homework, and handouts

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.

Discover how to land your dream IT job with the Complete IT Job Search Course.

This course covers all aspects of the IT job search, starting with deciding which IT field you want to specialize in, researching your target companies and how to use that research to your advantage during the job search. You’ll learn how to create an IT-focused resume, leverage LinkedIn, and have a successful interview. You will also learn how to develop your skills and build your brand, and how to stay on top of all the new technologies so you don’t get left behind.

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.

Do you dream of getting a job in Information Technology (IT) but don't know where to start? Perhaps you want to make a career change, but you’re struggling to find information and guidance about the field and all the components you’ll need to learn. Or you've heard IT is a great field, but you don’t know all the different types of jobs—and which one is right for you.

In this course you will learn about all the types of jobs in the IT fields and which job is right for you based on your background, knowledge, education and preferences. We cover the software, hardware, procedures, and concerns that IT professionals address. By the end of this course, you’ll be informed and confident enough to choose the job of your dreams, and to start pursuing your new career.

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This course was created independently by Imran Afzal and is distributed by Manning through our exclusive liveVideo platform.