Becoming a Linux System Admin

About this course

The Becoming a Linux System Administrator covers managing Linux systems in a business environment. Topics covered include installing Linux, managing software and using centralized user directories among others. The primary goal of the course is to highlight the differences in managing Linux machines in a business environment versus stand-alone or home systems.This "Becoming a Linux System Administrator" course provides a solid foundation in Linux system administration, enabling participants to confidently manage and maintain Linux systems. Whether you are pursuing a career in system administration or wish to enhance your Linux skills for other IT roles, this course will equip you with the necessary expertise to succeed in the Linux ecosystem.· Understand the role and responsibilities of a Linux system administrator.· Explore the importance of system administration in maintaining system stability, security, and performance.· Learn how to install a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) on physical or virtual hardware.· Explore installation options, disk partitioning, and post-installation configuration.· Discover package management systems (e.g., APT, YUM) to install, update, and remove software packages.· Understand software repositories and package dependencies.· Create, modify, and delete user accounts.· Implement user authentication, password policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).· Manage disks, partitions, and storage devices.· Format and mount filesystems, and troubleshoot disk-related issues.

Course objectives

• highlight the differences in managing Linux machines in business versus standalone environments
• explore installation options and post-installation configuration
• discover package management systems and user authentication methods