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Building Debian Packages from the Ground Up

Delve into the Debian package ecosystem, learn about repositories, package tools, and build packages using the fpm tool, enhancing your deployment skills and integration efficiency.
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Packages are fundamental units of software deployment in Debian and related operating systems. Packaging enables users to deploy your packages using the built-in tools of their operating system. In this course, you’ll learn about the environment that Debian packages live in, including repositories, package management installation tools, source and binary packages, and the “upstream” concept. Then you’ll learn about the structure and metadata of packages and an efficient way to build Debian packages using the fpm tool. You’ll also learn to use the Debian Build System, including the tools used to create package skeletons and multiple packages from a single code base. You’ll finish with an introduction to repository and package management and integrity. By the end of this course, you’ll have learned about the Debian package ecosystem and several ways to build and package. This will enable you to seamlessly integrate your packages into existing infrastructure and take your deployment skills to the next level.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of Debian packages and how they fit into the broader landscape of software producers, vendors and their repositories
Knowledge of the metadata relevant to Debian packages
Hands-on experience creating Debian packages from scratch
Understanding of the security aspects of software distribution, as applied to the Debian and Ubuntu toolchain
An understanding of Debian packages and how they fit into the broader landscape of software producers, vendors and their repositories

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Content

43 Lessons6 Quizzes

1.

Introduction

1 Lessons

Get familiar with building Debian and Ubuntu packages, essential tools, and security practices.
About the Course

2.

Debian Packages in Context

5 Lessons

Discover the logic behind Debian package management, dependency handling, and package manager tools.
Introduction to Debian Packages
Source Packages and Binary Packages
dpkg, apt and Other Frontend Tools
Highlights: Debian Packages in Context
Quiz: Debian Packages in Context

3.

What's Inside a Debian Package

4 Lessons

Examine the structure, components, and management of Debian package files.
Extracting the Debian Package
Extracting the Control Tarball
Highlights: What's Inside a Debian Package
Quiz: What's Inside a Debian Package

8.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Step through the essential Debian packaging techniques and tools, encouraging continuous engagement.
What Have We Learned

9.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Look at setting up a virtualized Debian environment for building packages efficiently.
A Virtualized Debian Environment
Certificate of Completion
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