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Advanced Linux Server Administration

Advance into Linux storage, security, performance, services and production operations.

LinuxLVMSELinuxsystemdNFSSambaSSHBash
Admissions Open
₹22,999 Indicative fee — update before production launch

Duration10 Weeks
FormatOnline / Classroom
LevelAdvanced
ScheduleWeekend batches
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Course overview

Designed for learners who already know Linux basics and want deeper server administration skills. Cover LVM, filesystems, service hardening, SELinux/AppArmor concepts, network services, NFS/Samba, performance analysis, troubleshooting and operational automation.

What you will be able to do

Manage Linux storage and LVM
Harden Linux access and services
Configure common file/network services
Diagnose resource and performance issues
Operate a production-style Linux server

Curriculum

Advanced Storage2 Weeks
LVM
Mounting and fstab
Disk recovery concepts
Security & Access2 Weeks
SSH hardening
SELinux/AppArmor concepts
sudo and privilege control
Network Services2 Weeks
NFS and Samba
DNS/client troubleshooting
Firewall administration
Performance & Reliability2 Weeks
CPU and memory analysis
Disk and I/O troubleshooting
System logs and journal
Automation & Production Capstone2 Weeks
Advanced Bash patterns
Configuration checks
Production-style server build

Projects you can build

Multi-Service Linux Host

Deploy secure file-sharing and application-support services with monitoring and recovery documentation.

Linux Health Audit

Build scripts and procedures to audit services, resources, permissions and system health.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior server administration experience?

No. Courses marked Beginner start with core concepts and guided labs. Intermediate courses assume basic operating-system and networking familiarity.

Are the courses practical?

Yes. Each course includes guided labs, troubleshooting exercises and a final infrastructure or administration project.

Can these courses help with system administrator roles?

They are designed to build practical skills used in helpdesk, system administration, server support, infrastructure operations and junior cloud operations roles.

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