Course Prerequisites

Target Audience for Linux System Administration ll

The Linux System Administration II course by Koenig Solutions is designed for IT professionals seeking advanced Linux administration skills.

• System Administrators who are currently managing Linux servers.
• IT professionals looking to automate tasks in Linux environments.
• Linux support technicians aiming for career advancement.
• DevOps engineers focusing on process optimization and automation.
• Network Administrators responsible for Linux-based networks.
• Security professionals managing Linux systems security and SELinux policies.
• Storage Administrators dealing with LVM and NFS/CIFS file systems.
• IT professionals working on integrating Linux systems with LDAP.
• Technical personnel interested in learning advanced Linux commands and shell scripting.
• Professionals preparing for Linux certifications that require advanced knowledge.
• IT students wanting to gain practical skills in Linux system administration.
• Helpdesk staff looking to deepen their troubleshooting skills on Linux systems.

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Linux System Administration ll?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

The Linux System Administration II course focuses on enhancing skills in automating installations, process management, security, disk management, and system services to efficiently administer a Linux environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Automate Installations with Kickstart:

  • Create and modify Kickstart files to automate the CentOS 7 installation process, leading to consistent and rapid deployment of Linux systems.

• Utilize grep with Regular Expressions:

  • Write and apply regular expressions for use with grep to search and filter textual data effectively within files.

• Editing with vim:

  • Gain proficiency in using vim editor to manage text files, including opening, editing, saving, and configuring vim environment.

• Task Scheduling:

  • Schedule and manage future tasks using cron and at to automate system maintenance and operations.

• Process Priority Management:

  • Adjust and control process priorities to optimize system performance using nice and renice commands.

• Access Control Lists (ACLs):

  • Implement and manage file permissions beyond the traditional file mode with POSIX ACLs for granular access control.

• SELinux Security Management:

  • Configure and troubleshoot SELinux policies to enhance system security without compromising necessary access and functionality.

• LDAP Integration:

  • Configure systems to authenticate and authorize users through LDAP, centralizing user management across networked systems.

• Logical Volume Management (LVM):

  • Create, extend, reduce, and remove logical volumes, and manage file systems within LVM to optimize storage solutions.

• Network File Systems and Services:

  • Configure, secure, and troubleshoot file sharing services such as NFS and CIFS, and manage their automounting with autofs.

• Boot Process and Firewall Configuration:

  • Understand and troubleshoot the Linux boot process and configure the firewall to secure the system against network threats.