Oracle Linux 9: System Administration I

• Experience using a command-line interface (CLI) in any operating system
• Familiarity with basic operating system concepts such as files, processes, and users

Audience

• Junior system administrators
• IT support personnel managing Linux systems
• Developers and DevOps beginners working with Oracle Linux environments

Oracle Linux 9 is an enterprise-grade Linux distribution optimized for performance, security, and compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course introduces participants to fundamental system administration tasks, covering key concepts in user management, file systems, networking, and software package management.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level Linux administrators who wish to build a strong foundation in Oracle Linux 9 system administration.

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

• Install and configure Oracle Linux 9 for enterprise use.
• Manage users, groups, file systems, and permissions.
• Configure software repositories and install packages.
• Perform basic system monitoring and troubleshooting tasks.

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 to Oracle Linux 9

• Overview and benefits of Oracle Linux
• System architecture and kernel options
• Command-line usage and basic navigation

Installing Oracle Linux 9

• Installation media and methods
• Graphical and text-mode installation
• Post-installation configuration steps

User and Group Management

• Adding, modifying, and deleting users
• Managing groups and group permissions
• Password policies and authentication basics

File System and Storage Management

• Partitioning and file system types
• Mounting, unmounting, and fstab configuration
• Permissions, ownership, and links

Package Management with DNF

• Configuring repositories
• Installing, updating, and removing packages
• Package groups and software modules

System Boot and Services

• GRUB2 boot loader overview
• Systemd services and targets
• Enabling, disabling, and monitoring services

Networking Essentials

• IP configuration with nmcli and nmtui
• Hostname and DNS setup
• Basic network troubleshooting tools

Summary and Next Steps