Unix/Linux Systems Administration
Master the art of Unix/Linux systems management and operations
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Unix/Linux Systems Administration
Master the essential skills for managing Unix and Linux environments
Intermediate to Advanced
10 Weeks
1 Course Overview
Master the art of Unix/Linux systems administration, covering everything from basic command-line operations to advanced server configuration and management. This 10-week course provides comprehensive training in the skills needed to configure, manage, secure, and optimize Unix and Linux systems in production environments.
1.1 Next Cohort
- Start Date: September 10th, 2025
- Format: Available in instructor-led online, self-paced, and in-person formats
- Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with command line interfaces, fundamental understanding of operating systems
2 Course Curriculum
2.1 Module 1: Unix/Linux Fundamentals (Week 1)
- History and philosophy of Unix and Linux
- Major distributions and their characteristics
- System architecture overview
- File system hierarchy and navigation
- Essential command-line tools and utilities
- Getting help and documentation
2.2 Module 2: User and Permission Management (Week 2)
- User accounts and groups
- File permissions and ownership
- Special permissions (setuid, setgid, sticky bit)
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Sudo and privilege escalation
- User management best practices
2.3 Module 3: Shell Scripting and Automation (Week 3)
- Bash scripting fundamentals
- Variables, control structures, and functions
- Regular expressions and text processing
- Script debugging and error handling
- Automation tools (cron, systemd timers)
- Creating maintainable scripts
2.4 Module 4: File System Management (Week 4)
- File system types and features
- Partitioning and formatting storage
- Mounting and managing file systems
- Disk quotas and storage management
- RAID and LVM configuration
- File system backups and snapshots
2.5 Module 5: Process and Service Management (Week 5)
- Understanding processes and jobs
- Process monitoring and control
- Systemd service management
- SysV init (historical context)
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Troubleshooting service issues
2.6 Module 6: Network Configuration and Services (Week 6-7)
- Networking fundamentals in Linux
- Network interface configuration
- IP addressing and routing
- Firewall management (iptables, nftables, firewalld)
- DNS configuration and troubleshooting
- Common network services (SSH, NFS, Samba)
2.7 Module 7: System Security (Week 8)
- Security principles and policies
- System hardening techniques
- Authentication mechanisms
- PAM configuration
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Security auditing and compliance
2.8 Module 8: Performance Tuning and Monitoring (Week 9)
- Performance metrics and analysis
- Monitoring tools and techniques
- Resource utilization optimization
- Identifying bottlenecks
- Kernel tuning and optimization
- Log management and analysis
2.9 Module 9: Advanced Topics and Capstone Project (Week 10)
- Containerization basics
- Configuration management tools
- Infrastructure as code concepts
- Cloud integration and management
- Disaster recovery planning
- Capstone project: Building and securing a complete Linux environment
3 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Configure and manage Unix/Linux systems with confidence
- Implement effective user management and permission schemes
- Write and maintain shell scripts for automation
- Manage file systems, storage, and backups efficiently
- Configure and troubleshoot network services
- Implement system security measures and harden systems
- Monitor and optimize system performance
- Troubleshoot complex system issues
- Deploy and manage production-ready Linux environments
4 Instructors
Our instructors are experienced systems administrators and engineers with extensive backgrounds in managing Linux environments across various industries, including enterprise, cloud, and high-performance computing sectors.
5 Assessment and Certification
- Weekly hands-on labs and technical assignments
- Command-line skills assessments
- Shell scripting projects
- System configuration and troubleshooting challenges
- Final capstone project demonstrating comprehensive administration skills
- Industry-recognized course completion certificate
6 Resources
- Dedicated virtual lab environment for hands-on practice
- Comprehensive course materials and reference guides
- Access to a variety of Linux distributions and environments
- Community forum for discussion and collaboration
- Office hours with instructors for personalized support
7 Registration
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