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Linux Technical Specialist Assessment

The document outlines a Linux Technical Specialist assessment with the following objectives: 1) Provision and configure a Linux server with necessary software packages and dependencies for deployment and management tasks. 2) Use Ansible to automate the deployment of a web server, database server, and other services through playbooks, roles, and templates. 3) Implement security configurations like patching, firewall rules, and encryption through Ansible automation. 4) Design a scalable architecture for hosting multiple applications and use Ansible to provision infrastructure components. The assessment will be evaluated based on the accuracy, security, quality, and documentation of the solutions.

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Linux Technical Specialist Assessment

The document outlines a Linux Technical Specialist assessment with the following objectives: 1) Provision and configure a Linux server with necessary software packages and dependencies for deployment and management tasks. 2) Use Ansible to automate the deployment of a web server, database server, and other services through playbooks, roles, and templates. 3) Implement security configurations like patching, firewall rules, and encryption through Ansible automation. 4) Design a scalable architecture for hosting multiple applications and use Ansible to provision infrastructure components. The assessment will be evaluated based on the accuracy, security, quality, and documentation of the solutions.

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Linux Technical Specialist Assessment

Objective:
The objective of this assessment is to evaluate your skills and proficiency in maintaining, securing,
and managing deployments on Linux servers, with a focus on using Ansible for automation.
Additionally, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to design and implement robust
architectures for efficient deployment management.

Tasks:
1. Server Setup and Configuration:
• Provision a Linux server (Ubuntu, CentOS, or any other distribution of your choice) on a
cloud platform or a virtual machine.
• Install necessary software packages and dependencies required for deployment and
management tasks.
• Configure network settings, firewall rules, and user accounts with appropriate permissions.

2. Deployment Management with Ansible:


• Set up Ansible on your local machine or a separate server.
• Write Ansible playbooks to automate the deployment and configuration of:
o Web server (Apache or Nginx)
o Database server (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB)
o Any other required services or applications for your deployment.
• Use Ansible roles, variables, and templates to make your playbooks modular and reusable.

3. Security Implementation:
• Utilize Ansible to automate security configurations on the server, including:
o Updating software packages and applying security patches.
o Configuring firewall rules to restrict access and block unauthorized traffic.
o Implementing SSL/TLS encryption for web services.
o Enforcing secure password policies and enabling two-factor authentication (if
applicable).
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards.

4. Architecture Design:
• Design a scalable and resilient architecture for hosting multiple applications or services on
the server.
• Consider implementing load balancing, high availability, disaster recovery, and automated
scaling mechanisms.
• Use Ansible to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components
based on your architecture design.

Evaluation Criteria:
Your assessment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Accuracy and completeness of server setup, configuration, and deployment automation
with Ansible.
• Effectiveness of security implementations and adherence to best practices.
• Quality and scalability of the architecture design, including the use of Ansible for
infrastructure automation.
• Clarity, organization, and documentation of your solution.
Submission:
• Please submit your assessment in the form of a written report or documentation along with
your Ansible playbooks, roles, and any relevant configuration files through
https://link.krite.sh/linuxtechnicalspecialist by March 18th, 11:59 PM
• Optionally, provide screenshots or recordings demonstrating your configurations andexecutions.
• If selected for further consideration, you will receive a response within 2-3 working days. Ifnot, it
may take longer due to the volume of submissions.

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