One option is to have them set out to learn enough to actually do the Linux from scratch build. If that’s a bit much, then ask them what tech they find most in

One option is to have them set out to learn enough to actually do the Linux from scratch build. If that’s a bit much, then ask them what tech they find most interesting. Look for diy projects they could undertake for it. The books and resources they use will depend greatly upon this. Thankfully there are tons of great resources for doing this in tech! Edit-another option is to work toward them maintaining their own server for something they like to use. I’d probably keep it local until they’ve got a lot of the tools and knowledge required to actually harden a box.