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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

Working with the Linux Shell

  • Utilising the terminal and common shell commands
  • Understanding the file system hierarchy
  • Shell navigation and file manipulation techniques

User and Group Administration

  • Creating, modifying, and removing users
  • Establishing groups and managing membership
  • Comprehending 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
  • Administering file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
  • Backup and restoration methods

Basic Networking in Linux

  • Network configuration files and interfaces
  • Setting up static and dynamic IP addresses
  • Testing connectivity (ping, traceroute, netstat)
  • Basics of DNS, hostnames, and routing

Essential Network Services

  • Installing and configuring OpenSSH
  • Initial Apache/Nginx web server setup
  • Core email server components (Postfix overview)
  • 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
  • Utilising system logs and monitoring tools
  • Scheduling tasks with cron
  • Introduction to bash scripting

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of computer systems
  • Comprehension of networking basics
  • No previous Linux experience is mandatory, though it is advantageous

Target Audience

  • System administrators
  • IT support personnel
  • Technical specialists managing Linux environments

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  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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