Linux System Administration: Powering Open-Source Infrastructures
Become proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, with a focus on Red Hat's industry-standard RHCSA and RHCSE certifications.
Course Overview
The Linux System Administration course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills for managing enterprise Linux environments. This program is meticulously designed to prepare you for industry-recognized certifications like Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCSE), validating your expertise in one of the most widely used operating systems for servers, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure. It is ideal for aspiring system administrators, DevOps professionals, and anyone working with Linux systems.
You will learn essential Linux commands, file system management, user and group administration, process control, network configuration, shell scripting, and security hardening. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, ensuring you can effectively deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems in real-world scenarios.
What You Will Learn:
- **Linux Fundamentals:** Command-line interface (CLI) mastery, file system hierarchy, and basic system utilities.
- **User & Group Management:** Creating and managing users, groups, and permissions.
- **Package Management:** Installing, updating, and removing software packages using yum/dnf.
- **Network Configuration:** Configuring network interfaces, firewalls, and basic routing.
- **Service Management:** Managing system services using systemd and other tools.
- **Shell Scripting:** Automating tasks with Bash scripting for efficiency.
- **Security & Hardening:** Implementing basic security measures and best practices for Linux systems.
- **Storage Management:** Partitioning, logical volume management (LVM), and mounting file systems.
Career Advancement
Linux administration skills are highly valued across all IT domains, especially in cloud, DevOps, and enterprise IT. RHCSA/RHCSE certifications are a strong indicator of practical Linux proficiency.
**Typical Career Paths:** Linux Administrator, Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, IT Operations Specialist.
**Estimated Highest Paying Salary:**
**India:** ₹10 - ₹30 LPA+
**Global:** \$70,000 - \$150,000+ per annum