Linux / Networking Administrator [6 months]

TRAINING SYLLABUS:

Month 1: Introduction to Linux and Basic Administration

Module 1: Introduction to Linux

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• Overview of Linux and Open Source Software
• Linux Distributions and Their Use Cases
• Understanding the Linux File System Hierarchy

Module 2: Getting Started with Linux

• Installing a Linux Distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Basic Linux Commands and Shell Usage
• File and Directory Operations (ls, cp, mv, rm, mkdir, etc.)
• Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown, chgrp)

Module 3: Text Editors and Basic Scripting

• Introduction to Text Editors (nano, vim, emacs)
• Basic Shell Scripting (Bash): Variables, Loops, Conditionals
• Introduction to Regular Expressions

Module 4: System Monitoring and Performance

• Monitoring System Resources (top, htop, vmstat)
• Disk Usage and Management (df, du, fdisk, mkfs)
• Managing Processes and Services (ps, kill, systemctl)

Month 2: Advanced Linux Administration

Module 5: User and Group Management

• Adding and Managing Users and Groups (useradd, groupadd, passwd)
• User Permissions and Access Control (sudo, su)
• Managing User Environments (/.bashrc, /.profile)

Module 6: Networking Fundamentals

• Basic Networking Concepts (IP Addressing, DNS, DHCP)
• Network Configuration and Troubleshooting (ifconfig, ip, ping, traceroute)
• Network Services (ssh, scp, rsync)

Module 7: Package Management

• Understanding Package Managers (APT, YUM, DNF)
• Installing, Updating, and Removing Software
• Managing Repositories and Dependencies

Module 8: File Systems and Storage

• File System Types and Mounting (ext4, xfs, ntfs)
• Managing Disk Partitions and Logical Volumes (LVM)
• Backup and Recovery (tar, rsync, cron)

Month 3: Advanced System Administration

Module 9: System Services and Daemon Management

• Introduction to Systemd and SysVinit
• Managing Services and Systemd Units (systemctl, journalctl)
• Service Configuration and Custom Services

Module 10: Security and Hardening

• Basic Security Practices (firewall configuration, iptables, ufw)
• Securing SSH (key-based authentication, disabling root login)
• System Auditing and Logs (auditd, logrotate)

Module 11: Networking Services and Configuration

• Configuring Network Interfaces and Static IPs
• Setting Up and Managing DNS (BIND, /etc/resolv.conf)
• Configuring Web Servers (Apache, Nginx)

Module 12: Virtualization and Containers

• Introduction to Virtualization Concepts (KVM, VirtualBox)
• Managing Virtual Machines and Resources
• Containerization with Docker: Basics, Images, Containers

Month 4: Advanced System and Network Administration

Module 13: Advanced Networking

• Network Routing and Subnetting
• Network Bonding and VLANs
• VPNs and Tunneling (OpenVPN, IPsec)

Module 14: Automated Administration and Configuration Management

• Introduction to Configuration Management Tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Writing and Using Ansible Playbooks
• Automation of Common Administrative Tasks

Module 15: Performance Tuning and Optimization

• System Performance Monitoring and Analysis
• Tuning System Parameters (sysctl, ulimit)
• Application Performance (web servers, databases)

Module 16: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Concepts of High Availability and Failover
• Configuring RAID and Backup Solutions
• Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing

Month 5: Advanced Tools and Practices

Module 17: Advanced Shell Scripting

• Advanced Scripting Techniques (Functions, Arrays)
• Debugging and Error Handling in Scripts
• Scheduling Tasks with Cron and Systemd Timers

Module 18: System Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Common System Issues and Troubleshooting Techniques
• Debugging Boot Issues and Recovery
• Using Diagnostic Tools (strace, lsof, gdb)

Module 19: Centralized Logging and Monitoring

• Setting Up Centralized Logging (syslog, ELK Stack)
• Implementing Monitoring Solutions (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Alerting and Notification Systems

Module 20: Cloud Integration and Management

• Introduction to Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Managing Linux Instances in the Cloud
• Cloud Storage and Networking

Month 6: Review

Module 21: Review of Key Concepts

• Revisiting Core Concepts and Troubleshooting Techniques
• Best Practices and Industry Standards
• Review of Common Tools and Their Uses

Module 22: Industry Best Practices and Trends

• Current Trends in System Administration
• Best Practices for System Administration and Security
• Career Development and Certification Options

Training highlights:

• 100% Practical Training + Live projects
• In House Placements
• Training by experienced mentors cum developers.
• Daily assignments & notes will be provided.

About ToXSL:

• Tremendous Growth Opportunity!!
• Work with the newest and most cutting edge technologies!
• High Visibility, Autonomous Role in a Collaborative Environment!
• Outstanding Work/Life Balance!
• Competitive Compensation, Benefits, and other Perks!!