Linux / Networking Administrator [3 months]

Syllabus

Month 1: Introduction to Linux and Basic Administration

Module 1: Introduction to Linux

• Overview of Linux and its Distributions
• Installing a Linux Distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Navigating the Linux File System Hierarchy
• Basic Shell Commands and Usage

Module 2: Basic System Administration

• File and Directory Operations (ls, cp, mv, rm, mkdir)
• Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown, chgrp)
• Managing Users and Groups (useradd, groupadd, passwd)
• Basic Shell Scripting (Bash): Variables, Loops, Conditionals

Module 3: 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)
• Basic Network Configuration (ifconfig, ip, ping)

Module 4: Package Management and Software Installation

• Understanding Package Managers (APT for Debian-based, YUM/DNF for RHEL-based)
• Installing, Updating, and Removing Software
• Managing Repositories and Dependencies

Month 2: Advanced System Administration

Module 5: Networking and Security

• Advanced Networking Concepts (Routing, Subnetting)
• Network Configuration and Troubleshooting (ip, netstat, traceroute)
• Basic Firewall Configuration (iptables, ufw)
• Securing SSH Access (key-based authentication, disabling root login)

Module 6: System Services and Daemon Management

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

Module 7: Storage and File Systems

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

Module 8: Virtualization and Containers

• Basics of Virtualization (KVM, VirtualBox)
• Managing Virtual Machines and Resources
• Introduction to Docker: Containers, Images, and Basic Commands

Month 3: Advanced Topics and Capstone Project

Module 9: Configuration Management and Automation

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

Module 10: Advanced System Troubleshooting

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

Module 11: Centralized Logging and Monitoring

• Setting Up Centralized Logging (syslog, ELK Stack)
• Implementing Monitoring Solutions (Nagios, Prometheus)
• Configuring Alerts and Notifications

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!!

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