Linux Administration

Course Overview

This intermediate course builds on Linux Fundamentals to cover the skills needed to administer real production Linux servers. You will learn advanced networking configuration, LVM storage management, RAID setup, firewall management with firewalld and iptables, SSH hardening, web and database service management (Apache, Nginx, MariaDB), cron scheduling, log management, and system performance tuning. Aligned to LPIC-2 and Red Hat RHCSA exam objectives.

What You Will Learn

• Configure and manage production Linux servers
• Implement storage solutions using LVM and RAID
• Secure Linux servers with firewall rules and SSH hardening
• Manage web, database and application services
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
• Prepare for LPIC-2 or RHCSA certification

Course Modules

• Advanced networking: static IPs, routing, bonding, bridging
• LVM: physical volumes, volume groups and logical volumes
• RAID levels and mdadm configuration
• Firewall management: firewalld zones and iptables rules
• SSH hardening: key-based auth, fail2ban, port knocking
• Web services: Apache and Nginx configuration and virtual hosts
• MariaDB/MySQL: installation, users, backups
• Cron, anacron and systemd timers
• Log management: journald, rsyslog, logrotate
• System performance: vmstat, iostat, sar, tuned profiles
• SELinux and AppArmor basics
• Backup and recovery strategies
• LPIC-2 / RHCSA preparation

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for professionals seeking practical, hands-on skills in Linux Administration. Whether you are starting out or advancing your existing expertise, our structured approach and real-world labs prepare you thoroughly for both the workplace and certification exams.

Prerequisites

Foundational courses have no prior experience requirements. Intermediate and Advanced courses benefit from some prior exposure to the subject area — specific requirements are noted in the course overview above.

Delivery & Access

• Blended, online, onsite or on-demand delivery — your choice of format
• Hands-on labs with real environments
• Instructor Q&A support for 30 days
• Verified certificate of completion by BITA
• Study guides, practice questions and reference materials included

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