Linux Administration Course

Welcome to this Linux Administration Course! This comprehensive program is designed for beginner Linux system administrators who want to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of Linux administration in a professional environment.

This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn in real-world scenarios. You’ll gain practical experience configuring and managing Linux systems specifically tailored to an enterprise environment, building confidence and competence as a Linux administrator.

If you have some prior Linux knowledge, you should be able to complete this course in one day or less. Each chapter (which are called modules in this course), are designed to take roughly one hour each.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout this course, you’ll explore fundamental Linux administration concepts, system configuration, networking, security, and automation - all within the context of a fictive company named ACME, a software company offering an open-source business applications suite. Each chapter includes both theoretical explanations and practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

Chapter Overview

Module 1: Linux Fundamentals and Distribution Specifics

An introduction to core Linux concepts, comparing Ubuntu and Arch Linux distributions, exploring the Linux file system hierarchy, and mastering essential Bash commands for system administrators.

Module 2: Package Management and System Updates

Learn how to manage software packages using Ubuntu’s APT and Arch Linux’s Pacman, manage repositories, handle dependencies, and implement system update best practices.

Module 3: User and Permission Management

Master user account administration, group management, file permissions (standard and ACLs), sudo configuration, and secure user privilege delegation.

Module 4: Service Management with Systemd

Understand systemd architecture, control services, create custom service units, manage dependencies between services, and configure systemd journal logs.

Module 5: Network Configuration and Troubleshooting

Configure networks using various tools, perform network diagnostics, set up firewalls, configure DNS, and troubleshoot connectivity issues in mixed environments.

Module 6: Storage Management

Learn disk partitioning, filesystem creation, mount point configuration, Logical Volume Management (LVM), RAID setup, and storage monitoring techniques.

Module 7: Security Fundamentals

Implement security updates, harden SSH configurations, set up file integrity monitoring, perform security audits, and apply best practices for protecting servers.

Module 8: Backup and Recovery

Develop backup strategies, use tools like rsync and tar, perform database backups, create disaster recovery plans, and test backup integrity.

Module 9: Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Monitor system performance with specialized tools, analyze logs, tune system parameters, schedule tasks with cron, and identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Technical Test Simulation

Apply your knowledge in practical scenarios, troubleshoot common system issues, perform configuration tasks, and prepare for real-world administration challenges.

This course is your pathway to becoming a more proficient Linux administrator with specialized knowledge of enterprise-level systems management. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or simply strengthen your technical skillset, this course provides the knowledge and practice you need to succeed.

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