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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization

Prepare to Pass the LFCS Certification Exam.. Learn core Linux concepts and become familiar with the objectives of the LFCS certification exam.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Key concepts for all the objectives on the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam.

  • Real-life Linux administration tasks.

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Specialization - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the installation and configuration of Ubuntu and CentOS Linux distributions.

  • Develop proficiency in using essential Linux commands and file management tools.

  • Gain expertise in advanced text processing and the use of Regular Expressions.

  • Understand and utilize the Bash Shell for efficient command-line operations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Linux
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Document Management
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Software Installation
Category: System Configuration
Category: File Management

What you'll learn

  • Master Linux permission management, including advanced permissions like SUID, SGID, and sticky bits.

  • Develop proficiency in user and group management for effective permission settings.

  • Gain expertise in storage management, including partitioning and file system mounting.

  • Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Security Controls
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux
Category: User Accounts
Category: File Systems
Category: Data Storage

What you'll learn

  • Master networking basics, System service management, and secure remote access with SSH.

  • Develop proficiency in software package management using apt, yum, and dnf.

  • Gain expertise in process management and task scheduling with cron and system timers.

  • Learn to effectively monitor and troubleshoot systems using Linux logging tools.

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Systems
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Service Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: System Configuration
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Software Installation
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: General Networking

What you'll learn

  • Develop proficiency in Bash shell scripting and Linux kernel management.

  • Master advanced Systemd features, including unit dependencies and self-healing.

  • Gain expertise in network configuration and Linux logging systems.

  • Learn to manage the Linux boot procedure and troubleshoot effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: System Support
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Support
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Shell Script
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Unix
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux
Category: System Monitoring
Category: System Programming

What you'll learn

  • Master local security enhancements using file access control lists and file system attributes.

  • Develop proficiency in configuring Linux firewalls with firewalld and UFW.

  • Gain expertise in mandatory access control using AppArmor and SELinux.

  • Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: System Configuration
Category: Hardening
Category: Firewall
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Security Management
Category: Network Security

What you'll learn

  • Master partition management using MBR and GPT systems.

  • Develop proficiency in creating and mounting Linux file systems.

  • Gain expertise in LVM for flexible storage management.

  • Learn to implement robust backup strategies with essential tools.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storage
Category: Linux
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: File Systems
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Management
Category: Linux Commands

What you'll learn

  • Understand the evolution and functionality of containers from Linux kernel features.

  • Develop proficiency in managing container images, storage, and networking.

  • Master virtual machine creation and management using KVM and virt-manager.

  • Automate virtual machine deployments with cloud-init for efficient operations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Virtualization
Category: Virtual Environment
Category: Containerization
Category: Systems Administration

What you'll learn

  • Master centralized authentication by setting up and managing an LDAP server.

  • Develop proficiency in Git for collaborative development and version control.

  • Gain expertise in creating and managing Git repositories and branches.

  • Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Systems Administration
Category: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Category: Authentications
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Version Control
Category: User Accounts
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Open Source Technology

What you'll learn

  • Experience a realistic exam environment with a comprehensive sample exam.

  • Assess your understanding of key Linux concepts and skills.

  • Review detailed solutions to identify areas for improvement.

  • Gain confidence and readiness for real-world certification exams.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux
Category: System Testing
Category: Service Management
Category: System Configuration
Category: File Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Linux Administration

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