Course Prerequisites
Sure, here are the prerequisites for the CentOS 8 Linux Administration course in bullet point format:
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architectures.
- Familiarity with the concepts of operating systems and their functions.
- Understanding of the Linux command line interface (CLI) and basic Linux commands.
- Some experience with text editing in Linux, using editors such as vi or vim.
- An awareness of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, subnetting, and network interfaces.
- Ability to use package management systems, although detailed knowledge of yum or rpm is not mandatory before the course.
- Prior exposure to any Unix or Linux distribution would be beneficial but is not strictly required.
Please note that these prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners can fully benefit from the course content without feeling overwhelmed. Those with a general interest in Linux and a willingness to learn should be able to follow the course with some effort.
Target Audience for CentOS 8 Linux Administration
The CentOS 8 Linux Administration course is designed for individuals seeking to master Linux system administration on CentOS.
Target Audience:
- System Administrators working with CentOS or other Linux distributions
- IT Professionals transitioning to Linux-based systems
- Network Administrators interested in managing Linux servers
- DevOps Engineers who require proficiency in Linux environments
- Technical Support Specialists focusing on Linux-based solutions
- IT Students and Educators looking for hands-on Linux administration skills
- Linux Enthusiasts aiming to formalize their knowledge
- Security Analysts needing to understand Linux for system hardening and analysis
- Cloud Engineers managing Linux instances in cloud environments
- Database Administrators who deploy and manage databases on Linux servers
- Software Developers requiring a deep understanding of the Linux operating system for development and deployment purposes
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CentOS 8 Linux Administration?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts:
Gain practical skills in CentOS 8 administration, from installation to advanced system management. This course covers essential tools, user/group management, process control, and system maintenance for effective Linux administration.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand and perform the CentOS 8 installation process, including system preparation and manual installation.
- Develop proficiency in using the command-line interface (CLI) for system navigation and file management.
- Master local user and group management, file permissions, and access control lists (ACLs) to ensure system security.
- Acquire essential shell scripting skills and text file processing tools to streamline administrative tasks.
- Learn to configure and secure SSH for remote system access while managing key-based authentication.
- Manage system processes, services, and daemons using command-line tools and systemd.
- Configure logging with rsyslogd and journald to effectively handle system logs and ensure traceability.
- Understand and configure networking, including network interfaces, addresses, routing, and hostname resolution.
- Master package management with yum and rpm to install, update, and maintain software packages and modules.
- Manage storage, including disk partitioning, creating SWAP partitions, and utilizing Stratis for advanced storage management.
Target Audience for CentOS 8 Linux Administration
The CentOS 8 Linux Administration course is designed for individuals seeking to master Linux system administration on CentOS.
Target Audience:
- System Administrators working with CentOS or other Linux distributions
- IT Professionals transitioning to Linux-based systems
- Network Administrators interested in managing Linux servers
- DevOps Engineers who require proficiency in Linux environments
- Technical Support Specialists focusing on Linux-based solutions
- IT Students and Educators looking for hands-on Linux administration skills
- Linux Enthusiasts aiming to formalize their knowledge
- Security Analysts needing to understand Linux for system hardening and analysis
- Cloud Engineers managing Linux instances in cloud environments
- Database Administrators who deploy and manage databases on Linux servers
- Software Developers requiring a deep understanding of the Linux operating system for development and deployment purposes
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this CentOS 8 Linux Administration?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts:
Gain practical skills in CentOS 8 administration, from installation to advanced system management. This course covers essential tools, user/group management, process control, and system maintenance for effective Linux administration.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand and perform the CentOS 8 installation process, including system preparation and manual installation.
- Develop proficiency in using the command-line interface (CLI) for system navigation and file management.
- Master local user and group management, file permissions, and access control lists (ACLs) to ensure system security.
- Acquire essential shell scripting skills and text file processing tools to streamline administrative tasks.
- Learn to configure and secure SSH for remote system access while managing key-based authentication.
- Manage system processes, services, and daemons using command-line tools and systemd.
- Configure logging with rsyslogd and journald to effectively handle system logs and ensure traceability.
- Understand and configure networking, including network interfaces, addresses, routing, and hostname resolution.
- Master package management with yum and rpm to install, update, and maintain software packages and modules.
- Manage storage, including disk partitioning, creating SWAP partitions, and utilizing Stratis for advanced storage management.
