CentOS 7 Administration Course Overview

Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the CentOS 7 Administration course:

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture.
• Familiarity with operating system concepts and how they function in a networked environment.
• Understanding of the basics of networking, including what an IP address and subnet are.
• Some experience with using text editors and command-line interfaces, regardless of the operating system.
• Ability to navigate through filesystems and understanding of file hierarchy in an operating system.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technical concepts and terminology.
• No prior experience with CentOS or Linux is required, but any exposure to a Linux-based operating system will be advantageous.

Target Audience for CentOS 7 Administration

The CentOS 7 Administration course equips IT professionals with essential skills for managing CentOS Linux systems effectively.

• System Administrators
• IT Professionals seeking Linux certification
• Network Administrators
• Technical Support Specialists
• DevOps Engineers
• Security Professionals and Ethical Hackers
• Database Administrators
• Professionals working in cloud environments
• Anyone interested in building a career in Linux system administration

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CentOS 7 Administration?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain practical skills in CentOS 7 administration, including system installation, file management, user/group management, security, networking, package management, and automation with Kickstart, all through hands-on lessons.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Install CentOS 7 and access the command-line interface to execute basic shell commands.
• Manage files and directories using bash shell commands, and resolve issues with built-in help systems.
• Edit text files using command-line editors and redirect command outputs to files.
• Administer local user and group accounts, and enforce password policies for system security.
• Set and understand file system permissions, and their impact on user access and system security.
• Monitor and control system processes and services, including the use of systemd for managing daemons.
• Configure, secure, and troubleshoot Secure Shell (SSH) for remote system access.
• Analyze system logs to identify and troubleshoot issues, and manage system networking configurations.
• Manage software packages with YUM and EPEL repositories, and access and maintain file systems.
• Automate CentOS installations using Kickstart, write regular expressions for pattern matching, and use the Vim editor for advanced text manipulation.