Linux Training
Master Linux system administration from the command line to the cloud.
Created by Erica AtangaWhat you will 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
About this course
Course curriculum
8 sections · 34 lessons · 40 hours
Module 1: Performing Basic System Management Tasks7 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Introduction to Linux, Software Installation, and Iso ImagesReading
- ⌑Building your first Linux ServerReading
- ⌑Assigning a Static IP Address to your serverReading
- ⌑Linux FundamentalsReading
- ⌑Linux Command LineReading
- ⌑Linux Directory, file structure, ssh, first patchReading
- ⌑Firewall and PortsReading
Module 2: User Management4 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑User and group management on a Linux serverReading
- ⌑ACLS, Creating users with specific UID and GID, UmaskReading
- ⌑Using the VI Editor and creating links in linuxReading
- ⌑Building windows 2016 and configuring Active Directory (AD)Reading
Module 3: Active Directory Overview7 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑DNS Record, create users, add to group, Sles 12 server and AD-13Reading
- ⌑Building Suse, Ubuntu, REHL servers for AD intergrationReading
- ⌑Joining Linux servers to AD DomainReading
- ⌑DocumentationReading
- ⌑Linux CommandsReading
- ⌑Managing Processes and Cron JobsReading
- ⌑Processes and Cron Jobs2Reading
Module 4: Managing Processes6 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Module 1 and 2 Server Build QuizReading
- ⌑Module 1 and 2 Using Management tools quizReading
- ⌑Module 1 and 2 Working with Test files QuizReading
- ⌑Kernel Patch, local Repo on Redhat, Installing Ansible, SSH key-genReading
- ⌑Ansible01Reading
- ⌑Ansible02Reading
Module 5: Kernel Patch5 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Ansible Playbook, Patching with playbook conclusionReading
- ⌑Openldap and PHP LDAP adminReading
- ⌑Creating an LVM on a Customized Linux serverReading
- ⌑Networking in Linux and logsReading
- ⌑Network AssignmentReading
Module 6: Openldap2 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Introduction to AWSReading
- ⌑AWS Intro-creating an AWS account and building an EC2 Instance-02Reading
Module 7: Managing LVM Logical Volumes2 lessons · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑AWS redhat and ssh-03Reading
- ⌑Interview PreparationReading
Module 10: Configuring Network1 lesson · Self-paced⌄
- ⌑Conclusion - LinuxReading
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.
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.