UNIX-LINUX-ADM.AB1

UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook

Gain the skills to manage and secure UNIX/Linux systems, from traditional servers to modern cloud-based infrastructures.

  • Practice in 43 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
  • 32 Interactive Lessons and 275 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
  • 538 Practice Test Questions

Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access

43 Hands-On LiveLabs

Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.

  • Real environments
  • Auto-graded
  • No installation
32Interactive Lessons
275Topics
43LiveLab
538Practice Test Questions
195Flashcards
195Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

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This UNIX/Linux system configuration course is the ultimate training resource for installing, configuring, and maintaining system admin essentials. 

Updated to reflect the latest Linux distributions and cloud technologies, the course covers best practices in system administration. It includes storage management, network design, web hosting, automation, configuration management, and performance optimization. 

You will also benefit from hands-on learning experience on cloud deployments, continuous delivery, Docker, containerization solutions, and more. 

So what are you waiting for? This UNIX/Linux handbook for beginners is your all-in-one training plan for winning command over IT infrastructure. 

  • Identify software installation methods and hosting options. 
  • Configure system firmware and boot loaders (e.g., GRUB, FreeBSD boot process). 
  • Manage system daemons using tools like systemd. 
  • Implement and modernize UNIX access control mechanisms and manage root privileges. 
  • Monitor processes, adjust scheduling priorities, and trace system calls. 
  • Mount, unmount and organize file systems, manage RAID and advanced file systems like ZFS, and implement backup strategies. 
  • Install/manage software packages and create/manage user accounts with centralized account systems. 
  • Write shell, Python, and Ruby scripts, and automate tasks with tools like Ansible and Git. 
  • Configure and troubleshoot networks, implement firewalls, manage DNS, and deploy cloud-based virtual networks. 
  • Deploy and manage cloud instances, auto-scaling groups, and cost-efficient architectures. 
  • Manage virtual machines with VMware and VirtualBox; deploy and scale Docker containers. 
  • Use Ansible and Salt to automate configuration. 
  • Configure and manage system logs, monitor performance, and analyze system/network activity. 
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, implement cryptographic solutions, and secure systems with firewalls, SSH, and VPNs. 
  • Use Apache, NGINX, and cloud platforms for web hosting services. 
  • Design and maintain reliable and secure data center environments. 
  • Develop IT policies, and disaster recovery strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance. 

Course Highlights

  • 32 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
  • 43 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
  • 538 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
  • 1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

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Lessons

32 Interactive Lessons · 275 topics
01 Introduction 1 topics
  • The Organization of this course
02 Where to Start 13 topics · 1 LiveLab
  • Essential duties of a system administrator
  • Suggested background
  • Linux distributions
  • Example systems used in this course
  • Notation and typographical conventions
  • Units
  • Man pages and other on-line documentation
  • Other authoritative documentation
  • Other sources of information
  • Ways to find and install software
  • Where to host
  • Specialization and adjacent disciplines
  • Recommended reading

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 Booting and System Management Daemons 10 topics · 1 LiveLab
  • Boot process overview
  • System firmware
  • Boot loaders
  • GRUB: the GRand Unified Boot loader
  • The FreeBSD boot process
  • System management daemons
  • systemd in detail
  • FreeBSD init and startup scripts
  • Reboot and shutdown procedures
  • Stratagems for a nonbooting system

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Access Control and Rootly Powers 5 topics
  • Standard UNIX access control
  • Management of the root account
  • Extensions to the standard access control model
  • Modern access control
  • Recommended reading
05 Process Control 9 topics · 2 LiveLab
  • Components of a process
  • The life cycle of a process
  • ps: monitor processes
  • Interactive monitoring with top
  • nice and renice: influence scheduling priority
  • The /proc filesystem
  • strace and truss: trace signals and system calls
  • Runaway processes
  • Periodic processes

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

Hands-On Labs Our edge

43 LiveLabs
  • Building Software from Source Code
  • Using systemd Commands
  • Using ps Commands
  • Creating a cron Job
  • Using the chmod Command
  • Working with Arithmetic Operations and Loops
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.

03 / FAQs

Questions before you start

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Who is this course designed for?
This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and students interested in mastering UNIX/Linux system administration skills.
Will I learn about managing servers in a cloud environment?
Yes, the course covers fundamentals of UNIX and Linux system administration including scenarios in cloud environments.
Will I need to install UNIX/Linux on my own machine?
No, you can access all hands-on labs and simulations directly via your browser.
Do the labs include cloud services like AWS or Google Cloud?
Yes, some labs incorporate cloud-based setups using AWS and Google Cloud for hands-on experience.
What job roles align with the skills taught in this course?
After completing this course, you can pursue roles such as System Administrator, IT Support Specialist, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Administrator.

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Discover best practices for managing UNIX/Linux systems in both traditional and cloud-based IT settings.

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  • Certificate of completion
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