Advanced Linux System Administration Training
Level
BeginnerDuration
40h / 5 daysDate
Individually arrangedPrice
Individually arrangedAdvanced Linux System Administration Training
The “Advanced Linux System Administration” course is a 5-day intensive workshop designed for Linux system administrators, system engineers, and DevOps specialists who want to deepen their knowledge of advanced Linux management techniques. Beyond system and kernel configuration and maintenance, you will acquire the skills to install and configure key network and system services such as HTTP/HTTPS servers, DNS, LDAP, email, VPN, and Samba, as well as resource monitoring and the competencies needed to maintain production environments. The training is based entirely on hands-on exercises using a Red Hat Enterprise Linux-compatible distribution and aligns with LPIC-2 certification requirements. It provides comprehensive preparation for working as a high-level Linux system administrator, developing both technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills in production environments.
What You Will Learn
- Configure and maintain critical Linux services such as HTTP/HTTPS servers, LDAP, mail and VPN, DHCP, DNS, Samba
- Compile and customize the Linux kernel for specific requirements
- Advanced storage and filesystem management, including LVM and RAID
- Monitor system resources, diagnose hardware issues, and automate administrative tasks to improve efficiency
- Implement comprehensive security solutions, including access control, SELinux configuration, secure remote access, and VPN setup
Experienced Linux system administrators and DevOps engineers who want to expand their knowledge of production-grade configuration and advanced management of system services-
Professionals preparing for LPIC-2 certification or seeking comprehensive practice in managing network services and system security
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Specialists responsible for deploying, configuring, and optimizing Linux-based services in enterprise environments
Training Program
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Day 1: Advanced Linux Architecture and System Management
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Module 1: Linux System Architecture
- Detailed file system structure and FHS compliance
- Boot processes and service management with systemd
- Kernel management, compilation, and customization
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Module 2: User and Group Management with a Focus on Security
- Advanced account, group, and permissions management
- Access policies, SELinux, and system hardening methods
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Day 2: Configuration and Maintenance of Key Network Services
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Module 3: HTTP/HTTPS Servers and Apache/Nginx Management
- Installing, configuring, and securing web servers
- SSL/TLS certificate management and security policies
- Configuring and securing Apache and Nginx with proxy solutions (Squid, reverse proxy)
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Module 4: LDAP Directory Services
- Building and maintaining directory services
- LDAP integration with system services and user authentication
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Day 3: Mail Systems and VPN Services
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Module 5: Mail Server Configuration and Management
- Installing and tuning SMTP/IMAP servers (Postfix, Dovecot)
- Mail security, spam filtering, and encrypted communication
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Module 6: VPN Configuration and Security
- Building and maintaining VPN solutions (OpenVPN, WireGuard)
- Security policies and network traffic monitoring
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Day 4: System Monitoring, Maintenance, and Management
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Module 7: System Resource Monitoring and Log Analysis
- Monitoring CPU, memory, disk, and network usage (top, iostat, vmstat, netstat)
- Building and installing software from source
- Backups and system recovery
- Logging systems and log analysis (syslog, journald)
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Module 8: Administrative Task Automation
- Writing and optimizing Bash scripts
- Automation tools: cron and systemd timers
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Day 5: Practical Exercises and Troubleshooting
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Module 9: Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Performance problem analysis
- Debugging system errors
- Health monitoring techniques and tools
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Module 10: System Maintenance and Backups
- Backup and recovery best practices
- Managing updates and patches in production environments
