Enterprise Linux System Administration
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Students should already be comfortable working in a Linux or Unix environment. Fundamentals such as the Linux filesystem, process management, and how to edit files will not be covered in class. An understanding of network concepts, and the TCP/IP protocol suite is helpful. These skills are taught in our Linux Fundamentals course.
Course Description
This is an in-depth course that explores installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux systems. The course focuses on issues universal to every workstation and server. Like all Guru Labs courses, the course material is designed to provide extensive hands-on experience. Topics include: installation and configuration; the boot process; user and group administration; filesystem administration, including quotas, FACLs, RAID and LVM; task automation; client networking; SELinux; software management; log files; troubleshooting; and more.
Course Outline
- LINUX KERNEL & DEVICES Hardware Discovery Tools
- Configuring New Hardware with hwinfo
- Kernel Hardware Info – /sys/
- /sys/ Structure
- udev
- Managing Linux Device Files
- List Block Devices
- SCSI Devices
- USB Devices
- USB Architecture
- Kernel Modules
- Configuring Kernel Components and Modules
- Handling Module Dependencies
- Configuring the Kernel via /proc/
- Console
- Virtual Terminals
- Keyboard & locale configuration
- Serial Ports
- Random Numbers and /dev/random
- Adjusting Kernel Options
- Linux Kernel Driver Compilation
- Introduction to Troubleshooting Labs
- Troubleshooting Practice: Kernel Modules
- SYSTEMD OVERVIEW System Boot Method Overview
- systemd System and Service Manager
- Modifying systemd services
- Systemd Service Sandboxing Features
- systemd Targets
- Using systemd
- Linux Runlevels Aliases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Enterprise Linux System Administration course cover?
This course covers Enterprise Linux System Administration training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Enterprise Linux System Administration training?
IT Dojo's Enterprise Linux System Administration training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Enterprise Linux System Administration as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Students should already be comfortable working in a Linux or Unix environment. Fundamentals such as the Linux filesystem, process management, and how to edit files will not be covered in class. An understanding of network concepts, and the TCP/IP protocol suite is helpful. These skills are taught in our Linux Fundamentals course.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Enterprise Linux System Administration on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Enterprise Linux System Administration for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.