Linux / Networking Administrator [45 days]

Syllabus for Training

Week 1: Introduction to Linux and Basic Commands

• Day 1-2: Introduction to Linux
  • Overview of Linux and Open Source
  • Linux Distributions and Installation (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Navigating the Linux File System Hierarchy
• Day 3-4: Basic Shell Commands
  • File and Directory Operations (ls, cp, mv, rm, mkdir)
  • Understanding File Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown, chgrp)
  • Basic Shell Usage and Navigation
• Day 5: Text Editors and Basic Scripting
  • Introduction to Text Editors (nano, vim)
  • Writing Basic Shell Scripts (Bash): Variables, Loops, Conditionals
• Day 6-7: 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)

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• Week 2: System Administration and Networking
• Day 8-9: User and Group Management
  • Adding and Managing Users and Groups (useradd, groupadd, passwd)
  • Configuring User Environments (/.bashrc, /.profile)
• Day 10-11: Package Management
  • Package Managers Overview (APT, YUM/DNF)
  • Installing, Updating, and Removing Software
  • Managing Repositories
• Day 12-13: Basic Networking
  • Networking Concepts and Configuration (ifconfig, ip, ping)
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues (netstat, traceroute)
  • Configuring Network Interfaces
• Day 14: Security Basics
  • Basic Firewall Configuration (iptables, ufw)
  • Securing SSH Access (key-based authentication, disabling root login)

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• Week 3: Advanced System Administration
• Day 15-16: System Services and Daemons
  • Understanding Systemd and SysVinit
  • Managing Services and Systemd Units (systemctl, journalctl)
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Services
• Day 17-18: File Systems and Storage
  • File System Types and Mounting (ext4, xfs)
  • Managing Disk Partitions and Logical Volumes (LVM)
  • Backup and Recovery Solutions (tar, rsync)
• Day 19-20: Virtualization and Containers
  • Basics of Virtualization (KVM, VirtualBox)
  • Managing Virtual Machines
  • Introduction to Docker: Containers, Images, and Basic Commands
• Day 21: Review and Hands-On Practice
  • Review of Key Concepts
  • Hands-On Exercises and Labs

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• Week 4: Advanced Topics and Automation
• Day 22-23: Configuration Management
  • Introduction to Configuration Management Tools (Ansible)
  • Writing and Using Ansible Playbooks
  • Automating Administrative Tasks
• Day 24-25: System Troubleshooting
  • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques (strace, lsof)
  • Debugging Boot Issues
  • Analyzing and Resolving System Problems
• Day 26-27: Centralized Logging and Monitoring
  • Setting Up Centralized Logging (syslog, ELK Stack)
  • Implementing Monitoring Solutions (Nagios, Prometheus)
  • Configuring Alerts and Notifications
• Day 28: Security and Hardening
  • Advanced Security Practices (SELinux, AppArmor)
  • Hardening System Security (Patch Management, Vulnerability Scanning)

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• Week 5: Capstone Project and Career Preparation
• Day 29-32: Capstone Project Development
  • Planning and Implementing a Comprehensive System Administration Project
  • Documentation and Presentation
  • Hands-On Implementation
• Day 33-34: Review and Refinement
  • Review of Project and Key Concepts
  • Refinement and Troubleshooting
• Day 35: Career Preparation
  • Resume Building and LinkedIn Profiles
  • Technical Interview Preparation (Common Questions, Practical Scenarios)
  • Networking and Job Search Strategies
• Day 36-37: Final Review and Assessment
  • Final Review of All Topics
  • Assessment and Feedback
• Day 38-40: Additional Labs and Practice
  • Extra Hands-On Labs and Practice Sessions
• Day 41-45: Wrap-Up and Certification Preparation
  • Final Q&A and Wrap-Up
  • Certification Guidance and Study Tips
  • Final Exam or Evaluation (if applicable)

Training highlights:

1. In-house placement opportunity.
2. Trained by experienced developers.
3. Work on live projects with core development team.
4. Classes equipped with wifi & projector.
5. Soft-skill training, resume building & mock interviews.

About ToXSL:

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