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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Linux and Server Environments
- The concept of a Linux server
- Varieties of Linux distributions
- Installing a Linux server (Ubuntu/CentOS)
- Initial configuration and updates
Navigating the Linux Shell
- Utilizing the terminal and common shell commands
- Grasping the file system hierarchy
- Shell navigation and file manipulation
User and Group Administration
- Creating, updating, and removing users
- Establishing groups and managing membership
- Comprehending file permissions and ownership
- Controlling access via chmod, chown, and umask
File System and Storage Management
- Mounting and unmounting file systems
- Operating with partitions and disk utilities
- Administering file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
- Backup and recovery methods
Basic Networking in Linux
- Network configuration files and interfaces
- Configuring static and dynamic IPs
- Verifying network connectivity (ping, traceroute, netstat)
- Fundamentals of DNS, hostnames, and routing
Essential Network Services
- Deployment and configuration of OpenSSH
- Setting up basic Apache/Nginx web servers
- Overview of basic email server components (Postfix)
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Software Management and Package Installation
- Leveraging APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF (RHEL/CentOS)
- Installing, updating, and uninstalling packages
- Activating and deactivating software repositories
Security, Monitoring, and Automation
- Best practices for system hardening
- Utilizing system logs and monitoring tools
- Scheduling tasks using cron
- Getting started with bash scripting
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of computer systems
- Grasp of networking basics
- Prior Linux experience is not mandatory, though it is advantageous
Target Audience
- System administrators
- IT support personnel
- Technical professionals overseeing Linux environments
Testimonials (2)
I really appreciated the effort put into customizing this training for our specific needs. Rather than a standard out-of-the-box course, the tailored curriculum allowed us to focus directly on concepts and scenarios that matter to our daily environment. The balance of clear instruction and hands-on application was spot on
James Foster
Course - Ubuntu System Administration
Very informative and the trainers kept it fun.