Linux Commands to Get Started in the Cloud

Join Fen as we dive into essential Linux commands for managing your servers on Equinix Metal! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this video covers everything from generating SSH keys to connecting to your servers, updating packages, and managing users.

We'll walk you through the process of setting up your SSH keys, connecting to different operating systems like AlmaLinux and Ubuntu, and using package managers like DNF and APT to keep your software up-to-date. Also see handy tips for user management and file handling, ensuring your server is secure and efficient.

0:00 - Introduction: Connecting to Equinix Metal
0:19 - Creating SSH Keys: ssh-keygen and cat
0:55 - Uploading SSH Keys to Equinix Metal
1:11 - Connecting to Your Server via SSH: ssh and Key Management
1:53 - Preventing Known Hosts Prompts: ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no
2:43 - Package Management: Updating Packages in AlmaLinux with dnf
4:09 - Package Management: Updating Packages in Ubuntu with apt
5:09 - Installing Packages: apt install, dnf install, and -Y
5:57 - User Management: Creating Users with useradd and usermod
6:51 - Managing User Permissions: sudo and SSH Access
7:45 - Downloading Files with wget
8:15 - Querying Equinix Metal Metadata with wget and jq
8:56 - Extracting and Compressing Files: tar and gzip

This video is your go-to guide for provisioning Linux workloads on Equinix Metal.

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