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Linux Administration

Master Linux from distributions to networking — processes, daemons, display managers, compression, encryption, and compilation

12
Chapters
37
Activities
Linux+
Track
Course Progress 0 / 37 completed
1

Introduction to Linux

CLI basics, terminal emulators, shell concepts, and Linux philosophy

2

Linux Distributions & Uses

Ubuntu, CentOS, Kali, Debian, choosing the right distro for the job

3

Grep, Pipes & Text Processing

grep, regular expressions, pipes, I/O redirection, and stream editing

4

Process Management & Nice Values

ps, top, htop, kill, nice, renice, job control, and process priorities

5

Daemons & Services

systemd, systemctl, service management, unit files, and runlevels

6

Initialization, X Windows & Localization

Boot process, GRUB, X11, Wayland, locale settings, and timezone config

7

Display Managers & User Sessions

GDM, LightDM, SDDM, user session lifecycle, and desktop environments

8

Network Interface Configuration

ifconfig, ip, netplan, NetworkManager, and interface configuration files

9

IPv4 Protocol & Networking

TCP/IP fundamentals, subnetting, routing tables, and network diagnostics

10

File Compression & Archiving

tar, gzip, bzip2, xz, zip/unzip, and archive management strategies

11

Linux Encryption

GPG, LUKS disk encryption, openssl, key management, and secure file handling

12

Compiling Source Code

gcc, make, configure scripts, dependency resolution, and build systems

Bonus Labs

Dedicated hands-on labs covering essential Linux security, administration, and privacy topics.

SSH & REMOTE ACCESS

SSH Fundamentals Advanced SSH

CRYPTOGRAPHY & INTEGRITY

GPG Encryption Checksum Verification

SYSTEM MONITORING

Process Monitoring (htop/top)

ANONYMITY & PRIVACY

Part 1: Tor Fundamentals Part 2: VPN Fundamentals Part 3: Advanced Privacy

Review

Jeopardy-style review board covering all 12 chapters of the Linux Administration curriculum.

Play Comprehensive Review

About This Course

Linux Administration takes you from first boot to advanced system operation. You will build practical command-line fluency, understand the Unix philosophy, and develop the hands-on skills demanded by roles in system administration, DevOps, and cybersecurity. The course maps directly to the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam objectives.

Each chapter includes a slide presentation, hands-on lab, and knowledge quiz. A comprehensive Jeopardy review ties all 12 chapters together. Complete all 37 activities to master the full curriculum.

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