Linux System Administration

Linux System Administration is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to equip participants with the practical skills required to manage and maintain Linux systems in real-world environments. The course covers essential administration tasks such as system setup, file and user management, process control, package installation, networking, security, and automation. Through extensive labs and real-world scenarios, learners gain experience administering Linux across multiple distributions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently perform daily system administration tasks, implement security best practices, and support Linux systems in enterprise and networked environments.

• Install and configure a Linux virtual machine
• Navigate the Linux file system and use command-line tools effectively
• Manage files, directories, and links, including soft and hard links
• Edit files using graphical and command-line editors
• Manage users, groups, permissions, and superuser access securely
• Control and monitor processes and system resources
• Use pipes, I/O redirection, and text-processing utilities
• Locate files using find and locate commands
• Install, update, and manage software packages
• Configure and troubleshoot basic networking and services
• Automate administrative tasks using shell scripting and cron
• Create backups and manage disks, partitions, and file systems
• Set up and manage a LAMP stack for web hosting
• Configure file-sharing services such as Samba and NFS

• IT professionals and aspiring system administrators
• Technical staff responsible for maintaining Linux systems
• Individuals seeking practical, hands-on Linux administration skills
• Beginners to Linux system administration with basic computer and command-line familiarity
• Professionals supporting servers, networks, or cloud-based Linux environments

• Comfort using computers and basic command-line operations
• No prior Linux system administration experience required