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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Linux and Server Environments

  • Defining a Linux server
  • Overview of Linux distribution types
  • Installation procedures for Linux servers (Ubuntu/CentOS)
  • Initial configuration and system updates

Utilizing the Linux Shell

  • Navigating terminals and employing common shell commands
  • Comprehending the file system hierarchy
  • Shell navigation techniques and file manipulation

User and Group Administration

  • Creating, modifying, and removing users
  • Establishing groups and managing membership
  • Understanding file permissions and ownership structures
  • Implementing access control using chmod, chown, and umask

File System and Storage Management

  • Mounting and unmounting file systems
  • Managing partitions and utilizing disk tools
  • Handling various file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
  • Applying backup and restore strategies

Basic Networking in Linux

  • Reviewing network configuration files and interfaces
  • Setting up static and dynamic IP addresses
  • Testing connectivity using ping, traceroute, and netstat
  • Foundations of DNS, hostnames, and routing

Essential Network Services

  • Installation and configuration of OpenSSH
  • Basic setup of Apache/Nginx web servers
  • Overview of basic email server components (Postfix)
  • Implementation of the Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Software Management and Package Installation

  • Leveraging APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF (RHEL/CentOS)
  • Processes for installing, updating, and removing packages
  • Managing software repositories (enabling/disabling)

Security, Monitoring, and Automation

  • Best practices for system hardening
  • Utilizing system logs and monitoring tools
  • Scheduling tasks via cron
  • Introduction to bash scripting

Requirements

  • Fundamental familiarity with computer systems
  • A solid grasp of networking fundamentals
  • Prior Linux experience is not mandatory but is advantageous

Target Audience

  • System administrators
  • IT support personnel
  • Technical professionals overseeing Linux environments

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