This course runs for a duration of 4 Days.
The class will run daily from 9:00am CST to 5:00pm CST.
Class Location: Knowledge Transfer - Eagan, MN.
NOTE: This course is only availible by customer request. If you are interested in taking this course, please call 651-905-3729 or submit a request for a date.
About this course
This four-day instructor-led course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and abilities to work as a professional Linux system administrator. The course covers how to administer, configure and upgrade Linux systems running one of the three major Linux distribution families: Red Hat, SUSE, Debian/Ubuntu, how to master the tools and concepts you’ll need to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure. It also covers how to use state-of-the-art system administration techniques in real-life scenarios via practical labs. This course prepares the user for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam, which is also a required component of the MCSA: Linux on Azure Certification.
Audience profile
This course is intended for students with a basic knowledge of Linux and its most common utilities and text editors. For users with no prior experience we suggest the free ‘Introduction to Linux’ course available on edx.org.
At course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Module 1: Introduction
This module defines the organization responsible for Linux and explains how it promotes, protects, and advances Linux.
Lessons
Lab : Module 1 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 2: Linux Filesystem Tree Layout
This module explains how the Linux Filesystem is organized and points out the key directories and their roles.
Lessons
Lab : Module 2 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 3: Processes
This module explains how to work with Linux processes. It begins with an overview of what processes are and how they work before proceeding to illustrate how to create, monitor, prioritize and limit processes.
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Lab : Module 3 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 4: Package Management Systems
This module explains how to work with the major package management systems used in Linux distributions. Covers both RPM and DKPG as well as the use of version control systems such as git.
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Lab : Module 4 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 5: Package Installers
This module explains how to use the major package installers, including yum, zypper and APT. It also explains the role that package installers play in automating software management and dealing with dependencies.
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Lab : Module 5 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 6: System Monitoring
This module explains how to monitor your Linux system and use tools to test it and report any issues.
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Lab : Module 6 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 7: Linux Filesystems
This module explains how to work with Linux Filesystems, starting with the understanding that Linux treats everything as a file. IT covers Virtual filesystem (VFS), Filesystem Usage and Attributes, Major types (ext4, XFS, btrfs) and how to create, format, mount, swap and repair Filesystems.
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Lab : Module 7 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 8: Partitioning and Formatting Disks
This module explains how to work with disks in Linux by naming, partitioning and sizing them.
Lessons
Lab : Module 8 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 9: More on Linux Filesystems
This module expands on Module 8. It explains how to create, format, mount and check filesystems.
Lessons
Lab : Module 9 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 10: Encrypting Disks
This module explains how to protect filesystems from prying eyes and protect the data they contain.
Lessons
Lab : Module 10 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 11: LVM and RAID
This module explains how to work with RAID and Logical Volume Management (LVM).
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Lab : Module 11 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 12: Kernel Services and Configuration
This module explains how the Linux Kernel is configured, how the modules and utilities work, the function of sysctl and udev and Device Management.
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Lab : Module 12 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 13: Virtualization Overview
This module explains Virtualization, gives a brief history, and shows how to create and install a virtual machine.
Lessons
Lab : Module 13 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 14: Containers Overview
This module explains the basics of what a container is, what application virtualization is, and Docker as an example of container technology.
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Lab : Module 14 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 15: User and Group Account Management
This module explains how to work with users and groups in Linux. It also covers how to work with passwords, restricted shells, the root account, Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM), LDAP and SSH.
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Lab : Module 15 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 16: Networking
This module explains how to conduct basic networking in Linux. It covers IP addresses, Hostnames, Network Interfaces, Routing and Name Resolution.
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Lab : Module 16 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 17: Firewalls
This module explains how to work with firewalls in Linux. It covers both command line tools and GUI tools as well as firewalld. Zones and source management are discussed, as is service and port management.
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Lab : Module 17 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 18: System Startup and Shutdown
This module explains how to manage startup and shutdown processes in Linux.
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Lab : Module 18 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 19: Backup and Recovery Methods
This module explains how to backup data in Linux. It covers the tools that are used for backup and compression as well as for moving and copying files and also for restoring files.
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Lab : Module 19 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 20: Linux Security Modules
This module explains how the Linux kernel enhances security through the use of the Linux Security Modules framework, particularly with the deployment of SELinux.
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Lab : Module 20 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 21: Local System Security
This module explains how to secure systems against both internal and external threats. It covers how to identify risks and provides guidance on how to decide what protection is appropriate. Finally, it covers the basic types of security available (physical, filesystem, and security modules e.g. SELinux).
Lessons
Lab : Module 21 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 22: Basic Troubleshooting and System Rescue
This module explains how to conduct troubleshooting in Linux as well as likely sources of issues. It covers basic concepts in system rescue and recovery and how to identify corrupted filesystems.
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Lab : Module 22 Labs
After completing this module, students will be able to: