Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of Linux system administration
• Learn how to install, configure, and manage Linux systems
• Develop skills to perform essential administrative tasks in a Linux environment
• Prepare for Linux certification exams like LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+
Course Content:
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+
Methodology
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
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DATE:
1ST BATCH: 4th – 7th Mar, 2025
2ND BATCH: 19th – 22nd Aug,2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos