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Linux for System Administrators (LFS301)

Linux system administration is one of the most in-demand skills in IT. Whether you’re looking for expert prep for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, need training to help start a new Linux IT career, transition to Linux from another platform, or you’re just brushing up on your sysadmin skills, this instructor-led course will teach you what you need to know.

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Who Is It For
This course is designed for individuals who desire to gain the necessary skills and abilities to work as a professional Linux system administrator. Students should have basic knowledge of Linux and its most common utilities and text editors.
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What You’ll Learn
In this course you will learn how to administer, configure and upgrade Linux systems running one of the three major Linux distribution families: Red Hat,
SUSE, Debian/Ubuntu, how to master the tools and concepts you’ll need to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure, how to use state-of-the-art system administration techniques in real-life scenarios via practical labs, and more.
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What It Prepares You For
This course gives you the skills and information you need to pass the LFCS exam and work as a professional Linux system administrator.
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Course Outline
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Introduction
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation Training
Linux Foundation Certifications
Linux Foundation Digital Badges
Laboratory Exercises, Solutions and Resources
E-Learning Course: LFS201
Distribution Details
Labs
Linux Filesystem Tree Layout
One Big Filesystem
Data Distinctions
FHS Linux Standard Directory Tree
root (/) directory
/bin
/boot
/dev
/etc
/home
/lib and /lib64
/media
/mnt
/opt
/proc
/sys
/root
/sbin
/srv
/tmp
/usr
/var
/run
Labs
Processes
Programs and Processes
Process Limits
Creating Processes
Process States
Execution Modes
Daemons
niceness
Libraries
Labs
Signals
Signals
Types of Signals
kill
killall and pkill
Labs
Package Management Systems
Software Packaging Concepts
Why Use Packages?
Package Types
Available Package Management Systems
Packaging Tool Levels and Varieties
Package Sources
Creating Software Packages
Revision Control Systems
Available Source Control Systems
The Linux Kernel and git
Labs
RPM
RPM (Red Hat Package Manager
Package File Names
RPM Database and Helper Programs
Queries
Verifying Packages
Installing and Removing Packages
Updating, Upgrading and Freshening RPM Packages
Upgrading the Linux Kernel
rpm2cpio
Labs
dpkg
DPKG (Debian Package)
Package File Names and Source
DPKG Queries
Installing/Upgrading/Uninstalling
Labs
yum
Package Installers
yum
Queries
Verifying Packages
Installing/Removing/Upgrading Packages
Additional yum Commands
dnf
Labs
zypper
zypper
Queries
Installing/Removing/Upgrading Packages
Additional zypper Commands
Labs
APT
APT
apt
Queries
Installing/Removing/Upgrading Packages
Cleaning Up
Labs
System Monitoring
System and Network Monitoring
sar **
System Log Files
Labs
Process Monitoring
Process Monitoring
ps
pstree
top
Labs
Memory Monitoring and Usage
Memory Monitoring and Tuning
/proc/sys/vm
vmstat
Out of Memory Killer (OOM)
Labs
I/O Monitoring and Tuning
I/O Monitoring
iostat
iotop
ionice **
Labs
I/O Scheduling **
I/O Scheduling
I/O Scheduler Choices
Labs
Linux Filesystems and the VFS
Filesystem Basics
Filesystem Concepts
Virtual Filesystem (VFS)
Available Filesystems
Journalling Filesystems
Special Filesystems
Labs
Disk Partitioning
Common Disk Types
Disk Geometry
Partitioning
Partition Tables
Naming Disk Devices
SCSI Device Names
blkid and lsblk
Sizing up partitions
Backing Up and Restoring Partition Tables
Partition table editors
fdisk
Labs
Filesystem Features: Attributes, Creating, Checking, Mounting
Extended Attributes
Creating and formatting filesystems
Checking and Repairing Filesystems
Mounting filesystems
NFS
Mounting at Boot and /etc/fstab
automount
Labs
Filesystem Features: Swap, Quotas, Usage
Swap
Filesystem Quotas **
Filesystem Usage
Disk Usage
Labs
The Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 Filesystems
ext4 Features
ext4 Layout and Superblock and Block Groups
dumpe2fs
tune2fs
Labs
The XFS and BTRFS Filesystems **
XFS
btrfs
Labs
Encrypting Disks
Filesystem Encryption
LUKS
cryptsetup
Using an Encrypted Partition
Mounting at Boot
Labs
Logical Volume Management (LVM)
Logical Volume Management (LVM)
Volumes and Volume Groups
Working with Logical Volumes
Resizing Logical Volumes
LVM Snapshots **
Labs
RAID **
RAID
RAID Levels
Software RAID Configuration
Monitoring RAIDs
RAID Hot Spares
Labs
Kernel Services and Configuration
Kernel Overview
Kernel Configuration
Kernel Boot Parameters
sysctl
Labs
Kernel Modules
Kernel Modules
Module Utilities
modinfo
Module Configuration
Labs
Devices and udev
udev and Device Management
Device Nodes
Rules
Labs
Virtualization Overview
Introduction to Virtualization
Hosts and Guests
Emulation
Hypervisors
libvirt
QEMU
KVM
Labs
Containers Overview
Containers
Application Virtualization
Containers vs Virtual Machines
Docker
Docker Commands
Podman
Labs
User Account Management
User Accounts
Management of User Accounts
Locked Accounts
Passwords
/etc/shadow
Password Management
Password Aging
Restricted Shells and Accounts **
The root Account
SSH
Labs
Group Management
Groups
Group Management
User Private Groups
Group Membership
Labs
File Permissions and Ownership
File Permissions and Ownership
File Access Rights
chmod, chown and chgrp
umask
Filesystem ACLs
Labs
Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)
PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
Authentication Process
Configuring PAM
LDAP Authentication **
Network Addresses
IP Addresses
IPv4 Address Types
IPv6 Address Types
IP Address Classes
Netmasks
Hostnames
Labs
Network Devices and Configuration
Network Devices
ip
ifconfig
Predictable Network Interface Device Names
Network Configuration Files
Network Manager
Routing
DNS and Name Resolution
Network Diagnostics
Labs
Firewalls
Firewalls
Interfaces
firewalld
Zones
Source Management
Service and Port Management
Labs
System Startup and Shutdown
Understanding the Boot Sequence
Boot Loaders
System Configuration Files in /etc
Shutting Down and Rebooting
Labs
GRUB
The Grand Unified Boot Loader (GRUB)
Interactive Selections with GRUB at Boot
Installing GRUB
Customizing the GRUB Configuration
Boot Loader Specification Configuration (BLSCFG)
Labs
System Init: systemd, SystemV and Upstart
The init Process
Startup Alternatives
systemd
systemctl
SysVinit Startup **
chkconfig and service **
Labs
Backup and Recovery Methods
Backup Basics
Backup vs Archive
Backup Methods and Strategies
tar
Compression: gzip, bzip2 and xz and Backups
dd
rsync
cpio **
dump and restore **
mt **
Backup Programs **
Labs
Linux Security Modules
Linux Security Modules
SELinux
AppArmor
Labs
Local System Security
Local System Security
Creating a Security Policy
Updates and Security
Physical Security
BIOS
Bootloader
Filesystem Security
setuid/setgid bits
Labs
Basic Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Levels
Troubleshooting Techniques
Things to Check: Networking
Things to Check: File Integrity
Boot Process Failures
Filesystem Corruption and Recovery
Virtual Consoles
Labs
System Rescue
Rescue Media and Troubleshooting
Using Rescue/Recovery Media
System Rescue and Recovery
Emergency Boot Media
Using Rescue Media
Emergency Mode
Single User Mode
Labs
Closing and Evaluation Survey
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These sections may be considered in part or
in whole as optional. They contain either background reference
material, specialized topics, or advanced subjects. The
instructor may choose to cover or not cover them depending on
classroom experience and time constraints.
Prerequisites
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and abilities to work as a professional Linux system administrator. Students should have basic knowledge of Linux and its most common utilities and text editors.
Learning Path
Reviews
Mar 2022
The labs at the end of each chapter contained solutions, making it easy to verify whether the labs were completed correctly. I also liked the pre-made virtual machine images available for download.
Mar 2022
The training was extremely interesting and useful.
Feb 2022
Lee was VERY KNOWLEDGABLE, and made the class move at a comfortable pace.
Dec 2021
The teacher showed every command live, no PowerPoint presentation, so it wasn't boring like a lot of other classes I attended before. I am very satisfied.
Dec 2021
A lot like university, where technical knowledge, experience and lectures are valued more then teaching skills.
Dec 2021
Instructor Keith Wright provided exceptional training, and additional references/resources for use. He kept the training moving and on target to cover all the material. I very much appreciated his teaching style and enthusiasm for this course. Thank you for employing people like him!
Dec 2021
What I liked most was the instructor's extensive real-world experience, knowledge and expertise. I also really liked the exercises, and that the Virtual Machine Images are provided by The Linux Foundation.
Dec 2021
Very succinct summary of the important tools and commands for system administration. Filtering the large amount of information into just the important pieces was invaluable.
Nov 2021
You can tell that Tom enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with Linux, and really wants to help others grow. He made sure that everyone understood the material, and explained things well.
Nov 2021
Our instructor Tom King was very knowledgeable, and covered any gaps where the course or book might have failed.
Nov 2021
Tom King did a great job, SME!
Oct 2021
Great class. Keith was very knowledgeable, and he was able to share best practices, and show us ways to do things that were not all covered in the book.
Oct 2021
Class was very informative.
Sep 2021
Based on this experience I would recommend training to others.
Sep 2021
Extensive material.
Sep 2021
Paying attention to actual DevOps tools and routines.
Sep 2021
There was lots of information.
Sep 2021
The instructor was extremely patient, he answered all our questions, and demonstrated every topic he covered. He also shared a lot of useful information with us.
Sep 2021
Based on this experience, I would take more training.
Sep 2021
The instructor answered questions thoroughly and helpfully.
Sep 2021
The instructor was well prepared for the class.
Sep 2021
The instructor was an expert on the topics covered.
Sep 2021
The student material was well designed and useful.
Sep 2021
I have increased my skills and knowledge.
Sep 2021
The instructor effectively delivered the material.
Aug 2021
Tom was knowledgeable, and presented the content well. The labs helped me learn more than just watching a presentation. Although I thought it might be a little overwhelming at first, the content was easy enough for me to understand.
Aug 2021
Progression of topics was laid out well.
Jul 2021
Many practical examples.
Jul 2021
Vast range of topics, extended by instructor's experience and insight.
Jun 2021
The instructor was very knowledgeable, and able to communicate the material in a way that was easy to understand.
Jun 2021
The instructor was very knowledgeable.
May 2021
Structured teaching, and helpful support. The instructor answered all questions.
Apr 2021
I liked the interaction and expertise of the course leader.
Feb 2021
The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, and inserted some fun humor to keep the topics interesting.
Feb 2021
The material and the practical labs. The labs definitely enhanced the chapter material. The instructor was also very knowledgeable, and definitely loves teaching.
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Jun, 6 - 9, 2022
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Hands-on Labs & Assignments
Resources & Course Manual
12 Months of Access to Online Course
Registration for LFCS exam
Certificate of Completion
Digital Badge
Course Rating
4.5/5 Stars
Experience Level: Beginner
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