Linux System Administration Training

Linux Basics and System Setup
• Review of standard command line tools to navigate files and directories
• Modification of text files and I/O redirection
• Selecting the best Linux distribution
• Differences between RHEL, CentOS, Fedora
• Virtual environment installation

OS Installation
• Preparing for installation
• Network installation
• First boot setup

System Access
• Configuring sudo privilege escalation
• Working on the command line
• Telnet and SSH
• Terminal console
• Configuring SSH
• SSH authentication methods

System Startup
• System boot process
• The GRUB bootloader
• Changing GRUB bootloader behavior
• System run levels
• System boot log
• Runlevel directory tour and configuration
• /etc/inittab

System Shutdown
• Shutdown options
• Methods of system shutdown and reboot

Managing Software with RPM
• Viewing currently installed packages
• Installing packages
• Uninstalling packages

Managing Software with YUM
• Viewing currently installed packages
• Installing packages
• Uninstalling packages
• YUM queries
• YUM package installation and removal
• YUM package updates

File Systems
• File system Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
• Static vs. Dynamic files
• Special system directories
• Viewing differences between static and dynamic files

Virtual File Systems
• What are virtual file systems?
• The proc virtual file system
• Viewing system info in proc
• Changing system settings with proc

Disk Partitioning
• Disk partitioning
• Managing partitions with fdisk

LVM
• Understanding LVM
• Using LVM

Who Should Attend:
• Novice Linux System Administrators
• Programmers and other technical IT staff who need to acquire Linux administration knowledge
• Individuals preparing for Linux certification exams like LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Friday, February 13, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — Friday, June 5, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Monday, September 28, 2026 — Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.