Cloud, DevOps & Security Training
Linux Administration
Administer Linux servers with confidence: command line, users, permissions, processes, packages, services, networking, shell scripting and hardening.
At a glance
- CategoryCloud, DevOps & Security Training
- LevelBeginner to Intermediate
- Curriculum6 modules, 4 project ideas
- InstituteAIIT Roorkee, Roorkee
Course Overview
Linux runs most servers, cloud instances, containers and many security tools. Being comfortable at the Linux command line is a foundation for cloud, DevOps and cybersecurity careers.
The course covers the file system and command line, users, groups and permissions, processes, package management, services with systemd, storage, networking, scheduling, logs, shell scripting and basic server hardening.
Learning Objectives
By the end of Linux Administration, learners should be able to:
- Navigate and manage the Linux file system from the command line
- Manage users, groups, permissions and sudo access
- Install software and manage services
- Configure networking, SSH and a basic firewall
- Automate tasks with shell scripts and cron
Topics Covered
01Command line foundations
- File system hierarchy
- Core commands
- Text editing with vim or nano
02Users and permissions
- Users and groups
- File permissions and ownership
- sudo
03Processes and packages
- Processes and signals
- Package managers
- systemd services
04Storage and logs
- Disks, partitions and mounts
- Log files and journalctl
- Backups
05Networking
- IP configuration
- SSH keys
- Firewall basics
06Automation and hardening
- Bash scripting
- cron jobs
- Server hardening checklist
Topic order and depth may be adjusted for the batch, format and learner level.
Practical Learning
Every module pairs explanation with hands-on work. Typical practical activities in this course:
Virtual machine and cloud instance labs
Permission and access control puzzles
Service troubleshooting tasks
Scripting challenges
Representative Projects
Projects are chosen with mentors based on your level and interests. Examples include:
- Web server setup with Nginx
- User and permission policy for a team server
- Automated backup script with scheduling
- Hardened server checklist implementation
Who Should Join
- Beginners heading towards cloud, DevOps or security
- Developers who deploy to servers
- IT support professionals
- Engineering and IT students
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
Learning Format
This course can be offered in the following formats, depending on the batch:
- Short-Term Courses
- Long-Term Courses
- Certification-Oriented Programs
- Weekend Programs
- Industrial Training
- Corporate Training
Ask the team for current batch timings and the formats open for Linux Administration.
Career Relevance
Skills from this course are relevant to roles and directions such as:
- Linux System Administrator
- Cloud Support Engineer
- DevOps foundation
- Security Operations foundation
Career relevance describes where these skills are commonly used. It is not a promise of employment. Learners can use AIIT Roorkee's placement assistance for career preparation support.
FAQs
Which Linux distribution is used?
The course uses a widely used server distribution such as Ubuntu, with notes on differences in other families such as RHEL based systems.
Do I need to install Linux on my laptop?
No. You can use a virtual machine, WSL on Windows or a cloud instance. The team explains setup options at the start.
Is Linux required for cybersecurity?
Most security tools and servers use Linux, so Linux skills make cybersecurity training much easier to follow.
What is the duration and schedule of this course?
Duration, batch timings and format are shared when you enquire, because they depend on whether you choose a short-term, long-term, weekend or training format. Contact the team by phone, WhatsApp or email for current batches.
Is placement assistance available?
Learners can use AIIT Roorkee's placement assistance, which includes career counselling, CV preparation, LinkedIn development, interview preparation and mock interviews. Placement assistance is career preparation support and does not constitute a guarantee of employment or placement.
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