What are some goals I can set for using Linode to learn about Linux?
I'm interested in using Linode to learn about Linux. Where is a good place to start and what are some projects I can use as goals to start learning?
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Getting Started
To start, I would recommend following Linode's Getting Started Guide to become familiar with deploying disk images and accessing your Linode.
Security
Next, there are a few extra steps you can take to significantly increase your servers security and help prevent against intrusion. I've linked my recommendations below.
Disable remote root login and password authentication to prevent password brute forcing
Install Fail2Ban to block IPs after multiple failed login attempts
Stacks and Sites
Once you have successfully secured your server, you will want to learn to configure a basic LAMP stack or LEMP stack to create a webs server, gain a basic understanding of using the command line and play around with some of the most commonly used Linux applications. A common step to follow building a web server is to Host a Website, however, where you go from here is entirely up to you!
Here are some other common ways to use a Linode.
Developing
Applications
Running a game server
Feel free to peruse our Docs for even more projects and guides!