Linux Training

Master Linux system administration from the command line to the cloud.

Instructor: Erica Atanga

Last updated June 19, 2026
English
All levels
10 weeks · 40 hours

What you’ll learn

Navigate and operate confidently in the Linux command-line interface
Manage users, groups, permissions, and file systems
Configure networking, services, and system startup processes
Implement security best practices and harden Linux servers
Write shell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks
Administer servers and integrate with virtualization and cloud platforms
Diagnose and troubleshoot common system and performance issues
Monitor and optimize system performance and resource usage

Course content

34 Lessons

Introduction to Linux, Software Installation, and Iso Images

Building your first Linux Server

Module 1: Performing Basic System Management Tasks 5 lessons

Assigning a Static IP Address to your server

Linux Fundamentals

Linux Command Line

Linux Directory, file structure, ssh, first patch

Firewall and Ports

Module 2: User Management 3 lessons

User and group management on a Linux server

ACLS, Creating users with specific UID and GID, Umask

Using the VI Editor and creating links in linux

Module 3: Active Directory Overview 6 lessons

Building windows 2016 and configuring Active Directory (AD)

DNS Record, create users, add to group, Sles 12 server and AD-13

Building Suse, Ubuntu, REHL servers for AD intergration

Joining Linux servers to AD Domain

Documentation

Linux Commands

Module 4: Managing Processes 5 lessons

Managing Processes and Cron Jobs

Processes and Cron Jobs2

Module 1 and 2 Server Build Quiz

Module 1 and 2 Using Management tools quiz

Module 1 and 2 Working with Test files Quiz

Module 5: Kernel Patch 4 lessons

Kernel Patch, local Repo on Redhat, Installing Ansible, SSH key-gen

Ansible01

Ansible02

Ansible Playbook, Patching with playbook conclusion

Module 6: Openldap 1 lesson

Openldap and PHP LDAP admin

Module 7: Managing LVM Logical Volumes 1 lesson

Creating an LVM on a Customized Linux server

Module 10: Configuring Network 2 lessons

Networking in Linux and logs

Network Assignment

AMAZON WEB SERVICES(AWS) 3 lessons

Introduction to AWS

AWS Intro-creating an AWS account and building an EC2 Instance-02

AWS redhat and ssh-03

Conclusion & Next Steps 2 lessons

Interview Preparation

Conclusion – Linux

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Requirements

Basic familiarity with computers and operating systems
A computer capable of running Linux or a virtual machine
Willingness to practice with the command line
No prior Linux experience required for the fundamentals

Who this course is for

Beginners wanting to start a career in Linux administration
IT professionals expanding into system administration
Aspiring DevOps and cloud engineers
Developers who want to manage their own servers
Anyone preparing for Linux certification exams

Career opportunities

Linux System Administrator

Manage, maintain, and secure Linux servers and infrastructure for organizations of all sizes.

DevOps Engineer

Automate deployments and manage scalable infrastructure built on Linux systems.

Cloud Engineer

Deploy and administer Linux workloads across cloud platforms and virtualized environments.

IT Support Specialist

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Linux-based systems and users.

Your instructor

Erica Atanga

Erica Atanga is an IT expert based in the United States of America. She is a Linux System Engineer who is passionate about training people in other high-income IT skills such as Linux, AWS and Scrum.

She is the Founder and CEO of Simplified IT Institute, based in the USA. She has helped hundreds of people worldwide learn Linux skills, get certifications and start high-income IT jobs.

Many of her students now work with global brands like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc and earn more than 120k/year.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior Linux experience to take this course?

No. The course starts with fundamentals and progresses to advanced topics, so beginners and experienced professionals alike can follow along.

What do I need to practice the exercises?

A computer that can run Linux natively or through a virtual machine is all you need to complete the hands-on labs.

Will I learn shell scripting?

Yes. The course includes a dedicated focus on shell scripting to help you automate routine administrative tasks.

Does this course cover cloud and virtualization?

Yes. Advanced modules explore server administration, virtualization, and cloud integration for modern infrastructure.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course.

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