Certificate in Linux Administration

4 weeks, 8 hours a week
Online
Certificate of Achievement from EC-Council University Center of Professional Education
Course Fee:

Course Overview

Linux and Bash scripting are essential skills in today’s tech-driven world, where the proliferation of Linux as a preferred operating system demands proficiency in navigating and managing its environment. This course addresses the challenge of acquiring these skills by offering a structured, practical approach to mastering Linux and Bash scripting from the ground up.

The course covers a comprehensive range of topics, from Linux's evolution to practical lab-building, Linux CLI navigation, file management, and permissions. You'll explore advanced command-line techniques, bash scripting, control structures, system administration, user management, process monitoring, network configuration, and security practices.

Upon completion, you will have gained practical, hands-on experience and the confidence to efficiently navigate the Linux CLI, write and debug robust Bash scripts, and manage and secure Linux systems. You will be well-prepared for roles such as a Linux Systems Administrator and other advanced positions in the tech industry.

Key Highlights
of This Course

400 Pages of eCourseware:

Comprehensive digital material for an in-depth understanding of each topic.

5.5 Hours of Lecture Videos:

Expert-led videos that thoroughly cover all the concepts.

Module-Based Quiz:

Quizzes after each module to measure and reinforce your knowledge.

19 Hands-On Practice Labs:

Real-world exercises to apply and practice your skills.

Capstone Project:

A real-world project to demonstrate your expertise.

Proctored Exam:

Proctored exam to validate your skills and proficiency.

Certificate of Achievement

from EC-Council University Center of Professional Education.

Syllabus

In this section, you’ll learn Linux's importance, Bash scripting fundamentals, and its role in information security, preparing for careers in Linux system administration and scripting.

  • Learn the history and evolution of Linux, the advantages and common use cases of Bash scripting, and the role of Linux in information security
  • Gain practical insights by building your own labs

In this section, learn the Linux command line, covering basic navigation, permissions handling, and advanced tips for efficient CLI skills in diverse tasks and roles.

  • Learn about terminal emulators, basic command syntax, file system navigation, file and directory manipulation, permissions and ownership, input and output redirection, and command-line tips and tricks
  • Gain hands-on experience in efficiently navigating and operating within the Linux CLI environment

In this section, you’ll dive into advanced command-line techniques, including sorting, filtering, text processing, and data extraction, enhancing proficiency for complex data manipulation tasks.

  • Applying sorting and filtering data, regular expressions, advanced text processing, data extraction and reporting, text editing and transformation, and working with file globbing and wildcards.

In this section, you'll dive into the foundations of Bash scripting, mastering string manipulation, control structures, and error handling, empowering you to automate tasks effectively in Linux environments.

  • Learn to write, execute, and debug efficient Bash scripts for various applications
  • Deep dive into Bash scripting, including strings and variables, conditionals, loops, functions, error handling, and interactive scripts

In this section, you'll gain essential Linux system administration skills, covering user management, file system operations, network configuration, and security administration, ensuring effective management and security of Linux systems.

  • Analyzing user and group management, file system management, process management, system configuration, network management, security administration, and automation through scripting
  • Evaluating advanced command-line tips and tricks and examining practical examples and case studies to solidify your understanding and skills
  • Creating Bash scripts and automating system tasks to maintain Linux systems efficiently

What You Will Learn

  • Learning Linux history, advantages, and common use cases
  • Building your own labs for practical insights
  • Mastering terminal emulators, commands, navigation, and permissions
  • Gaining hands-on experience in Linux CLI navigation
  • Applying data sorting, regex, and text processing techniques
  • Writing, executing, and debugging efficient Bash scripts
  • Diving deep into Bash scripting: strings, loops, error handling
  • Managing users, groups, files, processes, and networks
  • Using advanced command-line tips and practical examples
  • Creating Bash scripts to automate and maintain systems

Lab Exercises

This certificate course includes hands-on labs to help you gain the practical experience you need. Here is what you will learn by doing.

You will learn to create a virtual lab using basic commands and shell navigation and administer and support Linux in your environment.

Number of Exercises: 1

You will learn to navigate the shell, execute basic commands, and further deepen your understanding of essential command line operations.

Number of Exercises: 2

You will learn to sort, cut, and find unique lines; use GREP for pattern matching and text search; master AWK for advanced pattern scanning and processing; utilize SED for stream editing and text manipulation; and understand file globbing for pattern-based file selection.

Number of Exercises: 6

You will learn Bash scripting basics, including strings and variables, conditionals, for loops, while loops, functions, and practical scripts for daily use.

Number of Exercises: 6

You will learn Linux administration, scripting regular expressions, scripting ownership, and scripting for your network.

Number of Exercises: 2

Skills You Will Gain

  • Lab Setup and Configuration
  • Shell Navigation Proficiency
  • Advanced Command Line Usage
  • Data Manipulation with Sort, Cut, and Uniq
  • GREP Regular Expression Proficiency
  • AWK Scripting Fundamentals
  • Advanced AWK Scripting Techniques
  • SED Scripting Competence
  • File Globbing Techniques
  • String and Variable Manipulation

Job Roles You Will Prepare For

IAM Manager
Security Analyst
Compliance Officer
IAM Consultant
IT Auditor

What You Will Earn

Showcase your skills with a Certificate of Achievement from EC-Council University
Center of Professional Education. Earn by completing this course.

Certificate of Achievement

Why Choose Linux Administration?

This underscores the critical importance and value of Linux administration skills in prestigious and large-scale environments.

Proficiency in Linux serves as a foundation for exploring advanced technologies like cloud computing, DevOps, and cybersecurity, enhancing your career prospects in these cutting-edge fields.

Linux administrators are in high demand, with competitive salaries averaging around $105,006## per year per year in the U.S.

Course Fee

Course Details

$1299

One-Time Payment

Pre-Requisites
  • Basic computer skills
  • A computer with an amd64 / x86-64 processor, minimum 4 GB memory and minimum 250 GB storage

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