Module 1: Introduction to Linux
Overview of Linux Operating System
History and Development of Linux
Linux Distributions and their Characteristics
Understanding the Linux File System Hierarchy
Module 2: Installation and Basic Configuration
Preparing for Installation
Installing Linux Distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS)
Post-Installation Configuration
Package Management with APT (Debian/Ubuntu) and YUM/DNF
(CentOS/RHEL)
Module 3: System Administration Basics
Introduction to Command Line Interface (CLI)
File Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown)
Users and Groups Management
Managing Processes and Jobs
System Monitoring and Logging
Module 4: Networking and Security
Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
Firewall Configuration with IPTables or Firewalld
SSH Configuration for Remote Access
Securing SSH with Key-based Authentication
Module 5: Storage Management
Understanding Disk Partitioning (fdisk, parted)
Filesystem Types and Formatting (ext4, XFS)
Managing Disk Quotas
RAID Configuration and Management
Module 6: Services and Daemon Management
Understanding Systemd and SysV Init
Managing Services with systemctl, service, and chkconfig
Cron and Systemd Timers for Task Scheduling
Booting Process
Module 7: Web and File Servers
Setting up Apache HTTP Server
Configuring Virtual Hosts and SSL/TLS
Introduction to Nginx Web Server
File Sharing with NFS (Network File System)
Setting up Samba File Server for Windows Integration
Module 8: DNS and DHCP
Understanding Domain Name System (DNS)
Setting up a DNS Server with BIND
DHCP Configuration and Management
Dynamic DNS Configuration
Module 9: Backup and Recovery
Data Backup Strategies and Best Practices
Backup Tools (rsync, tar, Bacula)
Introduction to Disaster Recovery Planning
Data Restoration Techniques
Introduction to Cloud Computing and Linux (AWS)
Module 11: Real-world Projects and Case Studies
Deploying a Web Application on Linux Server
Troubleshooting Common Linux Issues
Security Hardening Practices
