In this Linux course you learn to administer servers in daily operations: using the shell and file system with confidence, managing users and permissions and setting up services. It is aimed at system administrators, DevOps beginners and developers who run Linux servers themselves. You work with Bash, file permissions, package management, systemd, logs, network settings and backups. The exercises are distribution-neutral and can be adapted to the variant you use.
What you’ll take away.
- Navigate Bash, find files, process text streams and write simple scripts
- Set up users, groups, file permissions and sudo rules following the principle of least privilege
- Install and update software with the package manager and manage repositories
- Start, enable and monitor services with systemd and write custom unit files
- Analyse logs with journalctl, configure disks and networking and plan backups
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- System administrators, DevOps beginners, developers and support staff who run or take over Linux servers.
- Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of operating systems and networking. Some first experience with the command line is helpful but not required.
- Format & planning
- Suggested format: 4 to 5 days live online or on site. Scope depends on prior knowledge.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Shell and file system: directory layout per FHS, paths, find, grep, pipes, redirection, editors and archiving with tar.
Users and permissions: useradd, groups, chmod, chown, ACLs, special permissions, sudo and securing SSH access.
Software and processes: package management, repositories, processes and signals, top, ps, nice, cron and systemd timers.
Services with systemd: systemctl, unit files, dependencies, targets, autostart and troubleshooting with journalctl.
Storage and networking: partitions, LVM, file systems, fstab, IP configuration, DNS, firewall with nftables or firewalld.
Operations and scripts: Bash scripts with variables, loops and error handling, log rotation, rsync backups and monitoring basics.
Suggested exercise: You set up a web server as a systemd service, create users with restricted rights and write a script that makes daily backups on a timer.
Exams, licences & credentials
The related certification is LPIC-1 from the Linux Professional Institute, with exams 101-500 and 102-500. Fees are only included if confirmed in the offer. Attending alone does not award a certification.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, duration, dates, trainer and price are agreed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Which Linux distribution does the course use?
The content applies to common distributions, as the shell, permissions and systemd are largely the same. Differences mainly concern package management and network tools. Tell us your distribution when you enquire, for example Debian, Ubuntu or RHEL derivatives, and we will tailor the examples.
Do I need programming skills for Linux administration?
Not in the classic sense. You will write simple Bash scripts, so basic ideas such as variables and loops help, and they are explained from scratch in the course. More important is that you are comfortable working at the command line and willing to read error messages.
What is the difference between chmod and chown?
With chmod you change the access permissions of a file, meaning read, write and execute for owner, group and others. With chown you change who owns a file or directory. They work together: correct ownership first, then suitable permissions, give you clean access control.
Does Linux administration include a certificate?
The related certification is LPIC-1 from the Linux Professional Institute, with exams 101-500 and 102-500. Fees are only included if confirmed in the offer. Attending alone does not award a certification.