Training on Linux Administration

Module 1: Introduction to Linux and Installation

• Linux distributions and system architecture

• Installation and file system structure

• Case Study: Setting up a Linux server from scratch

Module 2: Command Line and File Management

• Essential shell commands

• File permissions and ownership

• Case Study: Managing files and permissions for a multi-user environment

Module 3: User and Group Administration

• Creating and managing users and groups

• Configuring sudo privileges

• Case Study: Implementing user access policies in an organization

Module 4: Process and System Management

• Understanding processes, jobs, and daemons

• Monitoring system performance

• Case Study: Identifying and resolving system performance issues

Module 5: Package Management

• Installing, updating, and removing software

• Using package managers (APT, YUM, DNF)

• Case Study: Managing software dependencies for enterprise applications

Module 6: Networking Fundamentals

• Configuring network interfaces and services

• Basic firewall and SSH setup

• Case Study: Securing remote server access with SSH

Module 7: Storage and File Systems

• Disk partitioning, mounting, and file system types

• Logical Volume Manager (LVM) basics

• Case Study: Expanding storage for a growing database system

Module 8: Security and Access Control

• Configuring firewalls, SELinux, and AppArmor

• Managing system logs and audits

• Case Study: Hardening a Linux server for compliance

Module 9: Backup and Recovery

• Backup strategies and tools (tar, rsync, cron jobs)

• Restoring data after failures

• Case Study: Designing a backup plan for business continuity

Module 10: Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Diagnosing common Linux issues

• Developing proactive maintenance strategies

• Case Study: Troubleshooting a server outage scenario