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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Linux and Server Environments
- Defining the Linux server
- Overview of various Linux distributions
- Installing a Linux server (Ubuntu/CentOS)
- Initial configuration and system updates
Working with the Linux Shell
- Utilising the terminal and standard shell commands
- Comprehending the file system hierarchy
- Navigating the shell and manipulating files
User and Group Administration
- Creating, modifying, and removing users
- Managing group creation and memberships
- Understanding file permissions and ownership
- Access control via chmod, chown, and umask
File System and Storage Management
- Mounting and unmounting file systems
- Working with partitions and disk utilities
- Managing file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
- Backup and restoration techniques
Basic Networking in Linux
- Network configuration files and interfaces
- Setting up static and dynamic IPs
- Testing connectivity using ping, traceroute, and netstat
- Fundamentals of DNS, hostnames, and routing
Essential Network Services
- Installing and configuring OpenSSH
- Setting up basic Apache/Nginx web servers
- Overview of basic email server components (Postfix)
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Software Management and Package Installation
- Using APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF (RHEL/CentOS)
- Installing, updating, and removing packages
- Enabling and disabling software repositories
Security, Monitoring, and Automation
- Best practices for system hardening
- Leveraging system logs and monitoring tools
- Scheduling tasks with cron
- Introduction to bash scripting
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with computer systems
- An understanding of networking fundamentals
- No prior Linux experience is mandatory, though it is beneficial
Audience
- System administrators
- IT support personnel
- Technical professionals responsible for 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.