Introduction to GNU/Linux Systems Administration

• Learn an outstanding skill set that will qualify you for tech jobs like System Administrator, Web Developer, or Software Engineer
• A comprehensive understanding of Linux
• How to identify the components of the Linux Operating System and how they work together
• Master the Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Learn the anatomy of a Linux command, identify how commands differ, their syntax, and how to apply them to Linux
• Learn the directory structure of Linux, and how to navigate Linux
• Learn how to identify and manage permissions and ownership on files and directories
• Learn to perform common management tasks on files and directories
• Locating help in the Linux Operating System
• Learn about the characteristics of a process, how they’re catagorized, and how to manage them
• Learn about the components that make up a user and group, and how to manage them
• Learn about TCP/IP, how it works, and how it applies to Linux
• Learn how to apply you knowledge to real-world scenarios
• Be ready to manage Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora, or Centos Linux Distros
• Manage either a personal Linux installation or a Linux servers in a corporate environment
• Prepare to learn advanced skill sets in the Linux Operating System
• Begin to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+, LPI Linux Essentials, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (EX200) exams

Every journey begins with the first step.  Take those steps towards a career as a GNU/Linux System Administrator with this course

This class is for the individual who wants a strong understanding of the GNU/Linux operating system and to potentially prepare for the RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, CLNP certifications.  This course was designed to teach someone with little to no experience with the Linux operating system.  It is meant to cover the necessary skills required for an entry level Systems Administrator to successfully manage a Linux system. 

This is a comprehensive course that will cover many of the topics an entry level Linux Systems Administrator would deal with while performing their day-to-day functions.  Once a student has completed this course, they should have the skills required to successfully fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an entry level GNU/Linux Systems Administrator. 

Students will learn about the history of GNU/Linux, the components that makeup GNU/Linux, the basics of the GNU/Linux command structure, how to get help with GNU/Linux, an introduction to the GNU/Linux environment, how to work with text data, the components of user and group accounts and how to manage them, the GNU/Linux directory structure and how to navigate it, the fundamentals of file and directory management, how to identify and manage GNU/Linux processes, and an introduction to TCP/IP management.

After completing this course, a student should be prepared to expand on their knowledge to become an advanced level GNU/Linux Systems Administrator. 

Who this course is for:

• Individuals preparing for the RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, and CLNP certifications
• Individuals that want to begin a career as a GNU/Linux Systems Administrator
• Software developers that have a need to know GNU/Linux
• Students that require a fundamental knowledge of GNU/Linux
• Anyone that wants to understand the fundamentals of GNU/Linux operations
• Managers that wish to communicate with their Linux I.T. staff
• Anyone with a desire to understand the GNU/Linux operating system
• Individuals that want to understand an alternative to Microsoft Windows