Linux System Administration Training Course

Node ID: 16091
 

Duration

28 hours
 

Requirements

Previous operating system administration experience is helpful but not required

 

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Overview

 

Audience:

 

  • System administrators who need to quickly learn core Enterprise Linux proficiencies
  • System administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals who require proficiency performing administration tasks in Linux
  • IT professionals on the path to becoming a Linux system administrator

Overview:

 

This Linux Administrator training course is designed for IT professionals who are new to Linux and require core Administrator skills. This course will feature GUI based tools and introduce command line concepts to provide a solid foundation for someone planning to become a Linux Administrator. The objectives are that by the end of the 4 day course you will be able to perform installation, manage physical storage, establish network connectivity and perform security administration.

 

 

Course Outline

 

 

Unit 1 - Establish Network Connectivity
Objective: Configure, manage, and test static network settings
 
Unit 2 - Administer Users and Groups
Objective: Implement password aging and configure an LDAP client
 
Unit 3 - Monitor System Resources
Objective: Manage CPU, memory, and disk utilization; manage system logs
 
Unit 4 - Manage System Software
Objective: Install software and query with yum using RHN and a custom repository
 
Unit 5 - Deploy Network Services
Objective: Deploy VNC, FTP, and web services and require key authentication with SSH
 
Unit 6 - Secure Filesystems and Network Services
Objective: Restrict file access with ACLs and secure network services with a firewall and SELinux
 
Unit 7 - Manage Physical Storage
Objective: Manage encrypted partitions, filesystems, and swap space
 
Unit 8 - Manage Logical Volumes
Objective: Understand Logical Volume concepts and manage Logical Volumes, including snapshots
 
Unit 9 - Control the Boot Process
Objective: Understand runlevels and manage GRUB
 
Unit 10 - Tune and Maintain the Kernel
Objective: Pass parameters to the kernel and manage kernel modules
 
Unit 11 - Automate Installation with Kickstart
Objective: Create kickstart configurations and use them to install Linux
 
Unit 12 - Manage Virtual Machines
Objective: Deploy and manage KVM virtual machines
 
Unit 13 - Troubleshoot System Problems
Objective: Apply a systematic approach to diagnosing and correcting system failures
 
Unit 14 - Research Red Hat Resources