Linux Administrator from beginner to advanced

Name: Linux Administrator from beginner to advanced
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Linux Administrator course covers Linux OS Administration, security, AWS cloud and Container technologies

Created byPankaj Kumar

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Linux Administration, Server concepts, Linux security and cloud operations - updated contents with RHEL 9 and Fedora 39 edition
Indepth knowledge on linux operating system and industry trends
Linux security and various server services
Shell scripting and automation walk through
Scenario based practical sessions
Cloud and container technologies

Course content

8 sections • 46 lectures • 6h 59m total length

Introduction1:43
Introduction about Instructor, What you will get in this Course and high level overview on the topics.
Course Overview1:50
An Overview about the course, contents and various sections
Why This Course only?2:44
This lecture explains about course value and why to opt for this course.

VMWare workstation player installation on Windows2:39
This section explain about how to install VMWare player.
Virtual Box Installation on Windows 10/111:18
This section showing how to install Virtualbox on Windows operating system.
Parallels installation on Mac's M* series5:08
This Lecture is focusing on showing the demonstration on how Parallels Virtualization software can be installed on the MAC's M series systems. This step by step section will enable you to have a quick installation on your new generation MACs.
VMWare Fusion Installation on Mac Silicon M1 and M211:17
This Tutorial explains about installation of VMWare Fusion on Apply MacBook with silicon chips M1 and M2.

Linux Boot Process3:06
This chapter is one of the most important chapters, here you will learn about the Linux OS boot process. This will help you understand and get you through the process that starts on the power button press and then when you see a login screen on the monitor screen.
BIOS vs UEFI2:26
Difference between BIOS and UEFI
CentOS9 installation Step by Step7:49
Ubuntu installation on Mac's Parallels12:37
Oracle Linux installation on VMWare workstation player7:39
Quiz - Linux Boot Process and Installation
Install a new Debian release on new VM and update the OS
Answer to Exercise - Install new Debian Release10:54
This chapter explain how to install Debian OS on your VM/System with step by step demonstrated.

Root Password reset - Ubuntu8:14
This Chapter shows how to reset the root password for Ubuntu OS
Root Password reset - Fedora6:06
Options to Connect to Linux Server, tools overview2:03
SSH Connection Methods, Local and Remote with some troubleshooting23:03
Knowledge Check
Scenario, root password forgotten and not sure about linux distro as well?
Debian root password reset excercise answer6:22
Scenario to reset the password with prerequisites

CLI vs GUI3:43
This Chapter explains about a difference between CLI and GUI
Protocols, Ports and Sockets11:33
Linux Directory Structure19:37
Basic Linux Commands Overview - Part122:18
Basic Linux Commands Overview - Part217:43
Editors in Linux23:35
This Chapter explain about vi editor usage and various search methods
Linux Shell, an overview with details and various tricks30:31
Linux Permissions12:47
Linux commands and permissions knowledge check
Restrict access on HR department's work Directories

Linux Run Levels8:08
Linux Services11:46
Application Tier, an overview with conceptual design6:38
Linux User Management20:33
Linux User Management - Practical Scenario14:12
Disk and Data Management9:00
This chapter cover the most important topics on disk and data management, like, disk partitioning, data measurements, disk management tools.
Disk Management tool19:27
This chapter demonstrate on how to use disk management tool name fdisk to create a new partition and make partition usable.
Disk Management - Deleting the partition2:21
This chapter shows how to delete the existing partitions. Make sure that you have taken backups for the mount points with which the partition is mapped before deleting the partition.
Disk Management - LVM14:53
Logical Volume Manager is a tool in linux like systems that helps to create logical volumes from one or more physical/logical disks to allocate space over the file system. Its provides flexibility to add space when required without impacting the in use data volumes [mount points].
Disk Management and options

Network Management21:53
This chapter explain about basics of Computer networks, IP segments, VLSM and CIDR with examples.
Networks - VLSM, example for recap1:09
Security Hardening - an Overview2:32
This chapter describes the Minimum benchmark any IT infrastructure should have to secure the network, applications and servers.
Security Hardening - Overview on security policy, Installation and Patching2:02
This chapter describes the Minimum benchmark on security policies, installation process and procedures and patch management.
Security Hardening - Overview on Firewall, Encryption and Network2:43
This chapter contain information on Linux OS firewalls, network and Disk, Volume encryption.
Security Hardening - Zero Trust, Firewall policies and automation3:05
This chapter explain about the process and procedures to implement effective Zero Trust policies and firewall and automation as a prime focus.
Security Hardening - Incident and Logs Management3:43
This chapter explain about process and procedures to have effective incident and logs management for OS and applications.
Security Hardening - Recap with High Level Diagram2:49
This Chapter describe about the security hardening landscape which is a must requirement to achieve the secure environment for running business critical applications. This HLD gives insight into the topics covered in previous chapters.
Network and security hardening specific questions

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Linux is required
You need to have a Laptop or Desktop system
An Internet connection
Rest I will take you through the setup and get started with the Course

Description

Linux Administrator course is designed for the students and working professionals who are aspiring to start their career as Linux system administrator or working professionals who want to have a deep dive into the various linux services, management and touching upon best practices for Linux, Linux security hardening, day to day practical examples and when you enroll for this course, when you enroll for this course, you can give the reference to this course in the email to study@cloudshiksha365.com and be a part of our weekend students connect where we discuss on latest happenings in the field of Linux OSes and much more.

Most interesting part will be to touch upon TWO or more Linux Distributions, I will be showing examples on RHEL like and Ubuntu/debian based OSes, I have added most important linux commands sections that will help to get going quickly with the linux command line, I have demonstrated the linux editors like vi and nano, this will help you to get started and feeling at ease when you will be progressing to learn the advanced linux skills and Ubuntu Operating System and Container technologies like docker and podman.

Bonus addition on the course is to have an detailed overview on Cloud services and some handson on the AWS Cloud Service management.

This all is not limited to what is described here, I am always reachable on email study@cloudshiksha365.com, feel free to write to me and I will get back when I get time, also, weekend connect on cloudshiksha365 and whatsapp group is another platform where you can connect to me and collaborate with my other students.

Who this course is for:

This course is for Students perusing their studies in the field of computer science and Information Technology.
An ideal course for Freshers who want to start their career in Linux administration and as a System Engineer
Very good course for experienced IT professionals who want to add more knowledge or want to switch their platform

Linux Administrator from beginner to advanced

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Course content

Introduction and Course Overview3 lectures • 6min

Linux Fundamentals and basics3 lectures • 13min

Setup Lab Environments on your personal Laptop or Desktops4 lectures • 20min

Linux Installation and Boot Process6 lectures • 45min

Linux - Interesting facts, ssh tool and login tricks5 lectures • 46min

Linux Commands, Directories, permissions and editors8 lectures • 2hr 22min

Linux Services, Users and Disk Management9 lectures • 1hr 47min

Linux Networking, Security and Server Hardening8 lectures • 40min

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