Linux Administration Online Training Course

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Linux Concepts

 

• Introduction to Linux and its history.

• Linux file system structure and key directories.

• The Linux command-line interface (CLI) and basic commands.

• User and group management, including permissions.

• Managing processes and services in Linux.

• Package management, system initialization, and troubleshooting.

 

Module 2: Download, Install, and Configure

 

• Selecting the right Linux distribution for your needs.

• Downloading and creating installation media.

• Installing Linux, post-installation configuration, and customization.

• Managing software packages, updates, and repositories.

• User account management, security configuration, and services.

• Backup and recovery strategies, system maintenance, and troubleshooting.

 

Module 3: System Access and File System

 

• User authentication, authorization, and account management.

• Understanding the Linux file system hierarchy.

• File permissions, ownership, and special file types.

• File system mounting, unmounting, and disk management.

• File system types, access control lists, and links.

• Disk usage, file compression, remote file access, and system monitoring.

 

Module 4: Linux Fundamentals

 

• Basics of Linux distributions, command-line interface, and file management.

• Process management, package management, and user administration.

• Networking and system information in Linux.

• Introduction to shell scripting and text editing.

• System startup and shutdown procedures.

• Troubleshooting techniques and Linux community resources.

 

Module 5: Linux System Administration

 

• System architecture, kernel, and hardware management.

• Service management, process monitoring, and performance optimization.

• Disk and file system management, security, and user administration.

• System backup and recovery strategies, software installation, and updates.

• Networking fundamentals, configuration, and security services.

• Virtualization, automation, cloud computing, and advanced troubleshooting.

 

Module 6: Shell Scripting

 

• Introduction to shell scripting and its basics.

• Writing and running shell scripts, working with variables, input, and output.

• Conditional statements, looping constructs, and functions.

• String manipulation, arrays, and command-line arguments.

• File input/output, error handling, and regular expressions.

• Advanced scripting techniques, debugging, best practices, and security considerations.

 

Module 7: Networking, Servers, and System Updates

 

• Network fundamentals, including IP addressing and DNS.

• Network configuration in Linux, firewall rules, and remote access.

• Web, FTP, DNS, email, and database server configuration.

• Virtual private networks (VPNs) and network troubleshooting.

• System updates and patch management, software repositories.

• Backup and recovery strategies, system monitoring, and security updates.

 

Module 8: Disk Management and Run Levels

 

• Fundamentals of disk management, storage devices, and RAID.

• Disk partitions, file systems, and logical volume management (LVM).

• Disk encryption, mounting and unmounting file systems, and quotas.

• Disk performance tuning, managing swap space, and backup strategies.

• Understanding run levels, system initialization, and the boot process.

• Managing services, run level configuration, and troubleshooting disk and run level issues.