Administering Linux Servers Online Training

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UPDATED: February 23, 2020

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This intermediate Linux training covers configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux servers. You'll learn to manage packages, users, groups, services, and network connectivity. Topics include managing .deb and .rpm packages, configuring APT/YUM repositories, handling data transfers, testing network connectivity, and using tools like Systemctl and SysV for service management.

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What you'll learn

Configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system
Managing .deb and .rpm packages
Configuring APT and YUM repositories and identifying non-RPM and non-APT package managers
Managing, querying and configuring local users, local groups and user accounts
Handling data and copying files across the network
Using Systemctl, SysV, and SystemD to manage targets and services
Performing system-wide Cron jobs
Manipulating kernel modules
Testing network connectivity
Locating and handling Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS network configuration files
Creating, formatting, and mounting partitions

FAQs

What will you learn in this Linux server administration training?

You'll learn how to take full responsibility for any server running Linux. This server administration course covers preparing servers for the Linux OS, installing it, and then configuring and managing those servers. It doesn't just explain those ideas, though – you'll get tons of practice actually doing all of it.

Who should take this Linux server administration course?

Anyone who uses the Linux operating system or has to get their hands dirty with Linux servers will find this Linux server administration course helpful. But since it's fairly advanced training, it's really Linux server administrators with a few years of experience who'll benefit the most from this course.

Is this training in Linux server administration associated with any certifications?

No, this Linux server administration training is a comprehensive look at all the knowledge and skills necessary for managing Linux servers – it doesn't line up with any certification exam. That means it's most helpful for server administrators who actually do the job, plus anyone looking for an admin job.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in server administration for Linux?

Since this is a thorough course that covers all the different aspects of Linux server administration, basically all administrator-level certifications will be within reach after finishing this training. The CompTIA Linux+ is a good certification to consider, as well as the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or LFCS.

Why should you take this Linux server administration training?

If you're an experienced server administrator, think of this course like a stress test. It's a comprehensive survey of all the skills and knowledge you need to do your job comfortably and quickly. You can take the course and find out if there's anything you've forgotten or overlooked so far.

Who is this for?

This Administering Linux Servers training is considered administrator-level Linux training, which means it was designed for systems administrators. This server administration skills course is designed for systems administrators with three to five years of experience with open-source platforms.

What our learners say

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Download the free Administering Linux Servers Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 16 hours.

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