To ensure that you can successfully undertake our CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, including familiarity with the Linux command line interface.
• Completion of CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level I course or equivalent knowledge and experience with CentOS or other Linux distributions.
• General knowledge of IT concepts and networking principles.
• Ability to manage files and packages on a Linux system.
• Understanding of basic system administration tasks such as user management, system monitoring, and service management.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills in a hands-on lab environment.

Please note that these are minimum requirements to help you make the most of the course. A solid foundation in the above areas will enable you to grasp the advanced concepts presented in the CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II course more effectively.

Target Audience for CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II

The CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II course is designed for intermediate-level system administrators seeking to enhance their skills in managing CentOS systems.

• System Administrators with experience in CentOS or other Linux distributions
• IT professionals looking to upgrade their knowledge in newer CentOS versions
• Network Administrators aiming to manage CentOS-based servers
• DevOps Engineers interested in deploying and managing CentOS environments
• Technical Support Specialists focusing on Linux-based infrastructure
• Security Professionals seeking to understand CentOS security features like SELinux and firewalls
• Database Administrators who manage databases on CentOS servers
• IT students and professionals aiming to acquire hands-on skills in Linux administration
• Professionals preparing for Linux-related certification exams
• Software Developers requiring knowledge of Docker and Linux environments for their development workflows

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II?

Introduction to CentOS 9 Linux Administration - Level II Course Learning Outcomes

This course equips participants with advanced skills in CentOS 9 Linux administration, covering shell scripting, task scheduling, kernel, storage, and security management, as well as network services.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Bash Shell Scripting

  • Write and debug Bash scripts to automate tasks and increase efficiency.
  • Understand conditional statements, loops, and functions within Bash.

• Scheduling Tasks

  • Schedule recurring tasks using cron and at services.
  • Manage and troubleshoot scheduled tasks effectively.

• Basic Kernel Management

  • Compile and upgrade the Linux kernel.
  • Configure kernel modules and parameters.

• Managing Storage

  • Partition, format, and mount filesystems.
  • Implement disk quotas and maintain file system health.

• Managing Advanced Storage

  • Configure and manage Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
  • Understand and implement RAID configurations.

• Managing and Understanding the Boot Procedure

  • Analyze and manage the GRUB 2 bootloader.
  • Understand the Linux boot process and troubleshoot issues.

• Essential Troubleshooting Skills

  • Diagnose and resolve system startup issues.
  • Monitor system logs and identify potential problems.

• Managing Apache HTTP Services

  • Install and configure the Apache web server.
  • Secure and optimize Apache for better performance.

• Managing SELinux

  • Configure and enforce SELinux policies.
  • Troubleshoot SELinux-related security issues.

• Configuring a Firewall

  • Implement a firewall using firewalld or iptables.
  • Create and manage firewall rules for network security.

• Accessing Network Storage

  • Configure and use NFS and Samba for file sharing.
  • Secure network storage services.

• Docker

  • Install and configure Docker.
  • Deploy and manage containers using Docker.