Linux Server Administration

• Basic familiarity with computer systems
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• No prior Linux experience required, but helpful

Audience

• System administrators
• IT support staff
• Technical professionals managing Linux environments

Linux is a powerful open-source operating system used widely in servers, embedded systems, and enterprise environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators who wish to acquire practical knowledge of managing Linux servers, configuring system components, securing access, and supporting institutional IT needs.

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

• Install and configure a Linux server from scratch.
• Manage users, groups, and access permissions effectively.
• Create and manage local file systems and partitions.
• Configure basic networking and essential services.
• Perform package management depending on the Linux distribution.
• Implement basic security practices and automation scripts.

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 Linux and Server Environments

• What is a Linux server?
• Types of Linux distributions
• Installing a Linux server (Ubuntu/CentOS)
• Basic configuration and updates

Working with the Linux Shell

• Using terminal and common shell commands
• Understanding file system hierarchy
• Shell navigation and file manipulation

User and Group Administration

• Creating, modifying, and deleting users
• Group creation and membership management
• Understanding file permissions and ownership
• Access control with chmod, chown, and umask

File System and Storage Management

• Mounting and unmounting file systems
• Working with partitions and disk tools
• Managing file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.)
• Backup and restore techniques

Basic Networking in Linux

• Network configuration files and interfaces
• Static and dynamic IP setup
• Testing network connectivity (ping, traceroute, netstat)
• DNS, hostname, and routing basics

Essential Network Services

• Installing and configuring OpenSSH
• Basic Apache/Nginx web server setup
• Basic email server components (Postfix overview)
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Software Management and Package Installation

• Using APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF (RHEL/CentOS)
• Installing, updating, and removing packages
• Enabling and disabling software repositories

Security, Monitoring, and Automation

• Best practices for system hardening
• Using system logs and monitoring tools
• Scheduling tasks with cron
• Introduction to bash scripting

Summary and Next Steps