Linux Administration Course 1

This course covers essential topics and skills for becoming proficient in Linux system administration:

Week 1: Introduction to Linux Administration

Session 1: Linux Basics and Installation

Introduction to Linux and its distributions

Understanding the Linux file system hierarchy

Installation of a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu or CentOS)

Session 2: Command-Line Essentials

Navigating the command line interface (CLI)

Basic file operations (ls, cp, mv, rm, etc.)

Text processing commands (grep, sed, awk)

Session 3: User and Group Management

Creating and managing user accounts

Managing user groups and permissions

Password policies and security considerations

Week 2: System Configuration and Maintenance

Session 4: Package Management

Introduction to package managers (apt, yum, dnf)

Installing, updating, and removing software packages

Session 5: File System Management

Disk partitioning and formatting

Mounting and unmounting filesystems

Monitoring disk usage and quotas

Session 6: Process Management

Understanding processes and their attributes

Process monitoring and control (ps, top, kill, etc.)

Managing background and foreground processes

Week 3: Networking and Security

Session 7: Network Configuration

Configuring network interfaces

IP addressing and subnetting basics

Troubleshooting network connectivity

Session 8: Firewall and Security

Introduction to iptables or firewalld

Basic firewall rules and configurations

Intrusion detection and prevention basics

Session 9: User Authentication and SSH

Understanding authentication mechanisms (password, SSH keys)

Configuring SSH for secure remote access

SSH key management and best practices