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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Oracle Linux

  • Oracle Linux architecture and editions.
  • New features in Oracle Linux 10.
  • System requirements and supported platforms.
  • Installation methods and post-installation setup.

Linux Command Line Essentials

  • Shell navigation and terminal fundamentals.
  • File and directory management.
  • Working with text files.
  • File permissions and ownership.
  • Wildcards and command history.
  • Accessing command documentation.

User and Group Administration

  • Creating and managing user accounts.
  • Group management and membership.
  • Password policies and account expiration.
  • User environment configuration.
  • Privilege delegation using sudo.
  • Account locking mechanisms.

File Systems and Storage Management

  • Linux file system hierarchy standards.
  • Physical partitioning and disk layout.
  • XFS file system fundamentals.
  • Mounting and unmounting storage.
  • Persistent mounts via /etc/fstab.
  • Logical Volume Manager (LVM) operations.
  • Swap space management.
  • File system maintenance tools.

Software Package Management

  • DNF package manager fundamentals.
  • Software repositories and configuration.
  • Installing, removing, and updating packages.
  • Managing local Oracle Linux repositories.
  • System-wide update workflows.

Process and Service Management

  • Process management and job control.
  • System resource monitoring tools.
  • Managing systemd services and units.
  • Boot target configuration.
  • Journal log analysis.

Networking Configuration

  • Network fundamentals and interface configuration.
  • NetworkManager administration.
  • Hostname and DNS configuration.
  • Static and DHCP network setup.
  • Network troubleshooting techniques.
  • SSH server and client configuration.

Security Administration

  • Linux security concepts and principles.
  • Extended ACLs and file permissions.
  • SELinux fundamentals and policy basics.
  • Managing SELinux contexts and booleans.
  • Firewall configuration using firewalld.
  • SSH hardening and key-based authentication.
  • System updates and security patch management.

System Monitoring and Performance

  • CPU, memory, and disk monitoring.
  • System log analysis.
  • Performance monitoring tools and utilities.
  • Resource utilization analysis.
  • Troubleshooting common system issues.

Task Automation and Scheduling

  • Cron jobs for scheduled tasks.
  • systemd timers as an alternative to cron.
  • At command for one-time execution.
  • Basic shell scripting for automation.
  • Practical automation examples.

Backup, Recovery, and Troubleshooting

  • Backup strategies and tool selection.
  • Archive and compression utilities.
  • File recovery techniques.
  • Boot troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Rescue mode and GRUB overview.
  • System recovery procedures.

Oracle Linux Features and Course Wrap-up

  • Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK).
  • Ksplice zero-downtime updates.
  • Oracle Linux repositories and support.
  • Administration best practices review.
  • Final hands-on assessment.

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of the Linux command line and file system concepts.
  • Understanding of networking basics, including IP addresses, DNS, and SSH.

Audience

  • System administrators responsible for deploying and managing Oracle Linux environments.
  • Infrastructure engineers working within Oracle-based data centres or cloud deployments.
  • DevOps professionals aiming to standardise Oracle Linux for production workloads.

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