Enterprise Linux Systems Administration

PT26531
Training Summary
This custom course is an in-depth exploration of configuration and maintenance of Linux systems. The course focuses on issues universal to every workstation and server. This course provides material designed to provide extensive hands-on experience. Topics include: configuration; the boot process; user and group administration; filesystem administration, including quotas, FACLs, RAID and LVM; task automation; client networking; SELinux; software management; log files; troubleshooting; and more. The course uses the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution with demonstrations and discussions with the Ubuntu distribution.
Prerequisites
Students should already be comfortable working in a Linux or Unix environment. Fundamentals such as the Linux filesystem, process management, and how to edit files will not be covered in class. An understanding of network concepts, and the TCP/IP protocol suite is helpful. These skills are taught in the GL120 "Linux Fundamentals" course.
Duration
5 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course is designed for those wanting to learn performance management principles, monitoring utilities / tools, and analysis for the RHEL and Ubuntu Operating Environments.
Course Topics
  • Linux Kernel & Devices
  • Systemd Overview
  • Grub2/Systemd Boot Process
  • Software Maintenance
  • Local Storage Administration
  • Lvm & Raid
  • Remote Storage Administration
  • User/Group Administration
  • Pluggable Authentication Modules (Pam)
  • Security Administration
  • Basic Networking
  • Advanced Networking
  • Log File Administration
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting

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