Becoming A Linux System Admin

Manage Linux systems in a business environment!

What you'll learn

Understand the role and responsibilities of a Linux system administrator.

Explore the importance of system administration in maintaining system stability, security, and performance.

Learn how to install a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) on physical or virtual hardware.

Explore installation options, disk partitioning, and post-installation configuration.

Discover package management systems (e.g., APT, YUM) to install, update, and remove software packages.

Understand software repositories and package dependencies.

Create, modify, and delete user accounts.

Implement user authentication, password policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Manage disks, partitions, and storage devices.

Format and mount filesystems, and troubleshoot disk-related issues.

Requirements

Basic familiarity with Linux and computer concepts is helpful but not required.

Access to a Linux environment (physical or virtual) for hands-on practice.

Description

The Becoming a Linux System Administrator covers managing Linux systems in a business environment. Topics covered include installing Linux, managing software and using centralized user directories among others. The primary goal of the course is to highlight the differences in managing Linux machines in a business environment versus stand-alone or home systems.This "Becoming a Linux System Administrator" course provides a solid foundation in Linux system administration, enabling participants to confidently manage and maintain Linux systems. Whether you are pursuing a career in system administration or wish to enhance your Linux skills for other IT roles, this course will equip you with the necessary expertise to succeed in the Linux ecosystem.· Understand the role and responsibilities of a Linux system administrator.· Explore the importance of system administration in maintaining system stability, security, and performance.· Learn how to install a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) on physical or virtual hardware.· Explore installation options, disk partitioning, and post-installation configuration.· Discover package management systems (e.g., APT, YUM) to install, update, and remove software packages.· Understand software repositories and package dependencies.· Create, modify, and delete user accounts.· Implement user authentication, password policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).· Manage disks, partitions, and storage devices.· Format and mount filesystems, and troubleshoot disk-related issues.

Overview

Section 1: Learning System Administration

Lecture 1 Overview

Lecture 2 Graphical Administration Tools

Lecture 3 The root User Account

Lecture 4 Administrative Commands

Lecture 5 Administrative Commands Part 2

Lecture 6 Configuring Hardware

Lecture 7 Configuring Hardware Part 2

Section 2: Installing Linux

Lecture 8 Installing Ubuntu

Lecture 9 Installing Ubuntu Part 2

Lecture 10 Installing Ubuntu Part 3

Lecture 11 Installing Fedora

Lecture 12 Installing Fedora Part 2

Lecture 13 Installing Fedora Part 3

Lecture 14 Enterprise Installations

Lecture 15 Dual Booting

Lecture 16 Dual Booting Part 2

Section 3: Getting and Managing Software

Lecture 17 Managing Software with Apt

Lecture 18 Managing Software with YUM/DNF

Section 4: Managing User Accounts

Lecture 19 Creating User Accounts

Lecture 20 Understanding Group Accounts

Lecture 21 Advanced Permissions

Section 5: Managing Disks and Filesystems

Lecture 22 Partitioning Disks

Lecture 23 Formatting and Mounting Disks

Lecture 24 Using LVM

Aspiring Linux system administrators.,IT professionals looking to transition to Linux system administration roles.,Those seeking a comprehensive foundation in Linux administration.