Starting Linux Administration
What you will learn
cd command
grep
redirection operators
what is linux
SystemD
logging. Syslog and rsyslog
Description
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
Content