Linux Server Administration (November 2024)

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge required for effective Linux system administration. Covering topics from basic commands to advanced server configurations, participants will gain hands-on experience in navigating the Linux environment, managing files and directories, configuring networks, securing systems, and more. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing Linux skills, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding and administering Linux-based systems.

Module 01: Introduction to Linux

• Understanding UNIX, Linux, and Open Source
• Linux Directory Structure
• Linux Installation
• Login Methods
• Run Levels

Module 02: Linux Basic Commands

• Navigation and File Management
• Text Processing with Commands like cat, less
• Copying, Moving, and Renaming Files
• Archiving and Compression
• Introduction to Symbolic Links

Module 03: Text Editor

• Usage of popular text editors like nano and vi/vim

Module 04: String Processing and Finding Files

• Text processing commands (head, tail, grep, awk, sed)
• File searching with find and locate

Module 05: Users, Groups, and Permissions

• User and group management
• Understanding file permissions
• Setting up superuser privileges
• Managing file and directory permissions

Module 06: Package Management

• Installation and management of packages using rpm and yum

Module 07: File System & Disk Management

• Partitioning with parted and fdisk
• Mounting file systems
• Managing quotas, swap, LVM, and RAID

Module 08: Network Configuration and Controlling Services

• Network configuration and tools
• Remote access with SSH and FTP
• Managing services and their states

Module 09: Security, Managing Processes, and Monitoring Tools

• Securing the shell and managing access
• Anti-virus installation and configuration
• Firewall setup with IPtables
• Process management and monitoring tools

Module 10: Servers

• Configuration and management of services like DHCP, DNS, Squid Proxy, Apache, FTP, Samba, and Remote Desktop

Target Audience:

• IT professionals, system administrators, and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their Linux administration skills.
• Beginners with little or no prior Linux experience.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of computer systems and operating systems.