Linux System Administration ModuleLinux System Administration training

Learn to install, configure and maintain a Linux system in a networked environment, from users and file systems to security and services.

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7 course modulesHands-on labsProject workSchaumburg, IL

Course content, part 1

From the Linux operating system to shell scripting.

1. Introduction to Linux

✓Overview and history of the Linux operating system✓Roles and responsibilities of a Linux system engineer or administrator✓Linux components: kernel and tools✓Lab on installation and configuration; Linux file system

2. Linux shell commands

✓Introduction to the Linux shell; connecting with Putty✓Basic commands plus file and user management commands✓Executing basic shell commands✓Introduction to the VI editor

3. Linux advanced commands

✓User and group management✓Monitoring Linux processes✓Linux pipes✓Advanced file search and operations commands

4. Linux shell scripting

✓Introduction to shell programming and basic constructs✓Creating and executing basic shell scripts✓Variables✓Control statements: if/else, for, while, case

Course content, part 2

Scripting automation, software management and common services.

5. Scripting and CRON jobs

✓Writing useful scripts✓Functions in shell scripts✓Error handling and logging✓Setting up CRON jobs to schedule shell jobs

6. Software management

✓Introduction to Linux software packaging✓Installing and configuring packages with a package manager✓Getting package information and contents✓Removing software packages

7. Common Linux services

✓Http server, SSH, DHCP and DNS✓Installing and configuring the Apache http server✓Linux startup and service setup✓Configuring Linux networking

Support and course features

Every ITEXPS course comes with career support and hands-on learning.

Staffing support

Resume preparation plus mock, phone and face-to-face interview preparation.

Internship and externship

Internship with internal project work and externship with client project work.

Hands-on learning

Labs, homework, group discussion, case studies, course project work and regular quizzes.

Flexible attendance

Live streaming for remote students and video recordings to catch up on a missed class.

Extra help

Regular support beyond the classroom and dedicated conference rooms for group projects.

Re-take at no cost

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Ready to start Linux administration?

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Course content, part 1

From the Linux operating system to shell scripting.1

Introduction to Linux

Linux shell commands

✓Introduction to the Linux shell; connecting with Putty✓Basic commands plus file and user management commands✓Executing basic shell commands✓Introduction to the VI editor3

Linux advanced commands

✓User and group management✓Monitoring Linux processes✓Linux pipes✓Advanced file search and operations commands4

Linux shell scripting