Linux

Course Description

The Linux System Administration and Management course is designed to provide learners with a thorough understanding of the Linux operating system. This course covers essential commands, system administration, scripting, and network configuration. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, students will gain the skills necessary to manage and troubleshoot Linux environments effectively. This course is ideal for aspiring IT professionals, DevOps engineers, and cybersecurity experts.

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of the Linux operating system
• Master essential Linux commands and utilities
• Learn system administration tasks including user and group management, file permissions, and process control
• Develop skills in shell scripting and automation
• Configure and manage Linux networking and security
• Prepare for industry-recognized Linux certification exams

Target Audience

• Aspiring IT professionals
• System administrators
• DevOps engineers
• Cybersecurity professionals
• Anyone interested in learning Linux

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Linux

• History and evolution of Linux
• Linux distributions and their differences
• Installation of Linux (virtual machines and physical hardware)
• Basic Linux commands and navigation

Week 2: Linux File System and Management

• Understanding the Linux file system hierarchy
• File and directory management
• Disk partitions and file system types
• Mounting and unmounting file systems

Week 3: User and Group Management

• User and group creation and management
• Understanding file permissions and ownership
• Special permissions (SUID, SGID, and sticky bit)
• Managing user and group policies

Week 4: Process Management

• Understanding Linux processes
• Monitoring and controlling processes
• Process scheduling and automation with cron and at
• Managing system performance

Week 5: Shell Scripting and Automation

• Introduction to shell scripting
• Writing and executing basic scripts
• Using variables, loops, and conditional statements in scripts
• Automating administrative tasks with scripts

Week 6: Linux Networking Fundamentals

• Network configuration and management
• Understanding IP addressing and subnetting
• Configuring network interfaces and routing
• Troubleshooting network issues

Week 7: Network Services and Security

• Introduction to network services (SSH, FTP, HTTP)
• Configuring and securing SSH
• Managing firewalls with iptables and firewalld
• Securing Linux systems

Week 8: Package Management

• Understanding package management systems (APT, YUM)
• Installing, updating, and removing software packages
• Managing repositories
• Building and installing software from the source

Week 9: Advanced System Administration

• Managing storage and file systems
• Configuring RAID and LVM
• Backup and recovery strategies
• System logging and monitoring

Week 10: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

• Introduction to virtualization technologies (KVM, VirtualBox)
• Setting up and managing virtual machines
• Understanding cloud computing concepts
• Deploying Linux instances on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Week 11: Preparation for Certification Exams

• Overview of industry-recognized Linux certifications (CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, LFCS)
• Exam preparation strategies
• Practice exams and study resources
• Review of key concepts

Week 12: Capstone Project and Final Review

• Hands-on capstone project to demonstrate learned skills
• Presentation of project findings
• Final review and Q&A session
• Course wrap-up and feedback

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Navigate and operate the Linux file system and command line interface
• Perform user and group management tasks
• Manage system processes and automate tasks using shell scripting
• Configure and secure network services
• Implement effective system administration practices
• Prepare for and pass industry-recognized Linux certification exams

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Linux System Administration and Management certificate from K2cybertek, recognized worldwide by top companies. This certification will enhance your career prospects in IT, DevOps, and cybersecurity.