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!!

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