System Administration Project - Virtual Server Setup

Overview

This project introduces fundamental concepts of virtualization through the creation of a virtual machine with specific configurations. The goal is to enable one to install and customize an operating system, implementing various security measures and system administration practices.

Key Requirements and Skills Developed

• Use a virtualization tool (e.g., VirtualBox) to create a virtual machine.
• Set up a server environment without a graphical interface.
• Choose and install a stable operating system (e.g., Debian).
• Configure encrypted partitions using LVM.
• Implement strict password policies for security.
• Configure SSH and firewall settings.
• Manage users, groups, and sudo privileges.
• Develop a Bash script for system monitoring and use cron to schedule it.
• Install and configure a functional WordPress website.
• Explore advanced partitioning techniques.

Project Structure

Due to the nature of this project, the repository only contains the system monitoring script.