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Linux Administration Training
It is not just a course — it’s a career accelerator.
Linux Administration refers to the process of managing, maintaining, and operating Linux-based systems and servers. It includes a wide range of tasks such as installing software, monitoring system performance, ensuring security, managing users and automating processes. As Linux powers a significant portion of today’s servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise environments, Linux Administration has become one of the most in-demand skills in the IT industry.
Linux is widely used in cloud platforms, DevOps pipelines, cybersecurity tools, and web servers. Proficiency in Linux is critical for so many roles.
By mastering Linux Administration, you position yourself for a career that offers both stability and growth across various IT domains.
Course Objectives
What You’ll Learn in This Course:
- Understand the architecture and features of Linux operating systems.
- Install, configure, and manage popular Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Manage users, groups, file permissions, and storage.
- Configure and troubleshoot networking in Linux environments.
- Use essential command-line tools and shell scripting for automation.
- Monitor system performance and manage processes.
- Secure Linux systems with firewalls, SELinux, SSH, and regular updates.
- Understand and manage Linux services such as Apache.
Eligibility Criteria
Target Audience
- Basic Computer Knowledge-Understanding of file systems, installing software, Operating Systems, and basic navigation.
- Understanding of Networking Fundamentals(Optional but helpful).
- Interest in System-Level Work A willingness to work with command-line interfaces, system configurations, and backend operations is key.
- Familiarity with command-line interfaces is an added advantage but not mandatory.
- No Prior Programming Required.
- Freshers and working professionals looking to start a career in system admin.
- IT professionals looking to switch to a DevOps role.
- Developers aiming to understand backend/server environments.
- Beginners interested in IT infrastructure or cybersecurity careers.
- Engineering students seeking practical Linux skills for the job market.
- Educators & Trainers who want to gain Linux knowledge to guide learners.
Course Curriculum
• What is OS?
• What is Linux?
• History of Linux
• Linux vs. Unix
• Linux flavors
• Linux Users
• Linux vs. Windows
• What is Virtual Box?
• VMWare Player Installation
• Ways to Install Linux
• Virtual Machine Creation
• Linux CentOS 7 Installation
• Linux Installation on Cloud
• Ubuntu Linux Installation
• Take a snapshot of VM
• Virtual Machine Management
• Keyboard Keys Used in Linux
• Linux Key Points
o Root account role
o Case sensitive
o File name standard
• Access to Linux System
o SSH Client
o Putty
• Linux Command Prompts
• Linux Filesystem:
o What is File System
o Types of File System
o Find File System
• FileSystem Structure
• File System Navigation Commands
• Linux File
• Linux Directory
• Linux File Types
• What is root?
• Changing Password
• Absolute Path
• Relative Paths
• Navigation Using Paths
• Files/Directories Creation
• Copying directories
• Finding Files/Directories
• Find vs Locate Commands
• WildCards
• Soft and Hard Links (ln)
• Linux Command Syntax
• Files/Directory Permissions
• File Permissions Using Numeric Mode
• File Ownership Commands (chown, chgrp)
• Access Control List (ACL)
• Help Commands
• TAB Completion
• Up Arrow Keys
• Adding Text to Files
• Input Redirects
• Output Redirects
• Standard Output to a File
• Pipes
• File Maintenance Commands
• File Display Commands
• Filters / Text Processing Commands
• Text Processors Commands
• Compare Files
• Compress and uncompress
• Truncate File Size
• Combining and Splitting Files
• Linux vs. Windows Commands
• Linux File Editor
• vi vs vim Editors
• "sed" Command
• User Account Management
• Enable Password Aging
• Switch Users and sudo Access
• Monitor Users
• Talking to Users
• Directory Service - Account Authentication
• Active Directory
• LDAP
• IDM
• WinBIND
• OpenLDAP
• System Utility Commands
• Processes, Jobs and Scheduling
• systemctl command
• ps command
• top command
• kill command
• crontab command
• at command
• Additional cronjobs
• Process Management
• System Monitoring Commands
• System Logs Monitor
• System Maintenance Commands
• Changing System Hostname
• Finding System Information
• Finding System Architecture
• Terminal Control Keys
• Terminal Commands
• Recover Root Password
• SOS Report
• Environment Variables
• Special Permissions
• Linux Kernel
• What is a Shell?
• Shell History
• Types of Shells
• Shell Scripting
• Basic Shell Scripts
• Input/Output of Script
• if-then Scripts
• for Loop Scripts
• do-while Scripts
• Case Statement Scripts
• Remote Servers Connectivity
• Aliases
• User and Global Aliases
• Enable Internet on Linux VM
• Network Components
• Network Files and Commands
• NIC Information
• NIC or Port Bonding
• New Network Utilities
• Downloading Files or Apps
• curl and ping commands
• FTP - File Transfer Protocol
• SCP - Secure Copy Protocol
• rsync - Remote Synchronization
• System Updates and Repos
• System Upgrade and Patch Management
• Create Local Repository
• Advance Package Management
• Rollback Patches and Updates
• SSH and Telnet
• DNS Installation & Configuration
• Hostname or IP Lookup
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• chronyd
• System Utility Command
• Sendmail
• Web Server (Apache - HTTP)
• Central Logger
• Securing Linux Machine (OS Hardening)
• OpenLDAP Installation
• Tracing Network Traffic
• Open Image File via CLI
• Configure and Secure SSH
• SSH-Keys - Access Remote Server without
Password
• Linux Web-Based Administration
• Firewall
• Tune System Performance
• Run Containers
• Automate Linux Installation
• DHCP Server
• System Run Levels (0 thru 6)
• Computer Boot Process
• Linux Boot Process
• Message of the Day
• Customize Message of the Day
• Storage
• Disk Partition
• Disk Addition
• Standard Partition Creation
• Logical Volume Managment (LVM)
• LVM Configuration During Installation
• Add Disk and Create New LVM Partition
• Extend Disk using LVM
• Adding Swap Space
• Advance Storage Management with Stratis
• RAID
• File System Check
• System Backup
• Network File System (NFS)
• Samba Installation and Configuration
• NAS Drive for NFS or Samba
• SATA and SAS
• Difference Between CentOS/Redhat 5, 6 and 7
• Difference Between CentOS/RHEL 7 and 8
• Troubleshooting Putty Connection
• Changing Default File Permissions
• Create VM on VMWare Player
• Filesystem Color Definition
• Troubleshooting
o File Issues
o Change Directory Issues
• Fixing Corrupted FileSystem
• Linux System Performance Issues
• IP Assigned but not Reachable
• Remove Un-necessary or Orphan Packages
• SELinux
• Types of Security Threats
• Running Linux on Web Browser
• What is Virtualization?
• Virtualization Benefits
• Introduction to VMWare
Course Features at Certipath
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Real-time instructor-led training
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Hands-on labs with real-world scenarios
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Shell scripting practice and project work
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Interview preparation
- Training by Skilled Trainer
- Online & Offline Modes Available
