Rocky Linux for Administrators

• Familiarity with basic Linux concepts
• Basic understanding of networking concepts

Audience

• System administrators
• IT professionals

Rocky Linux is commonly used as a server operating system in enterprise environments that serves as a stable and reliable platform for deploying web servers, application servers, file servers, and more.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level system administrators who wish to gain the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to proficiently manage and utilize Rocky Linux in various real-world scenarios and business applications.

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

• Navigate, install, configure, and manage a Rocky Linux system effectively.
• Administer system tasks and implement security measures.
• Understand virtualization and containerization.
• Implement backup and recovery plans and optimize system performance.

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

• Overview of Rocky Linux
• Understanding the relationship between Rocky Linux, CentOS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Installation methods and initial system setup

System Configuration and Maintenance

• User and group management
• File system administration and permissions
• Package management
• Managing software repositories

System Services and Processes

• Managing services with systemd
• Monitoring and controlling processes
• System logs and log management

Networking in Rocky Linux

• Configuring networking interfaces
• Firewall setup and management
• Network troubleshooting and diagnostics

Security and Access Control

• Implementing security best practices
• User authentication methods
• Securing SSH and remote access
• Implementing SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)

Storage Management

• Managing local storage devices and partitions
• File system types and management
• Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Virtualization and Containers

• Introduction to virtualization
• Overview of containerization
• Managing virtual machines and containers

System Backup and Recovery

• Backup strategies and tools
• Restoring and recovering systems
• Implementing disaster recovery plans

Performance Monitoring and Tuning

• System performance monitoring
• Performance tuning and optimization

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps