Linux Kernel for System Administrators ( kernelsystemadmin | 14 hours )

• A basic understanding of computers

Audience

• System Administators

Linux Kernel is an open source, monolithic kernel operating system that is at the core of the Linux family of operating systems. Using the Linux Kernel, users can operate and manage the LinuxFile system, perform server maintenance, and more.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to master system administration for the Linux Kernel.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core mechanics of Linux operating systems as a system administrator.
• Manage boot loaders, system initialization, and system logging.
• Handle installation errors by booting into emergency targets.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Linux Kernel

• Linux Kernel versions
• Architecture

Linux Boot Loader and System Initialization

• GRUB
• Systemd services

Preparing the Development Environment

• Installing and configuring Linux Kernel

Linux Boot Loader

• Creating GRUB menu entries
• Booting into targets

Linux Kernel

• Working with the directory structure
• Updating and managing kernel modules

System Initialization and System Logging

• Using systemd
• Managing systemd
• Optimizing systemd
• Working with system logging
• Searching log files
• Rotating log files

Summary and Conclusion