Course Structure

Welcome to the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Preparation Course. In this lesson, Jeremy Morgan and Alexandru Andrei will guide you through the essential concepts and skills needed to become a proficient Linux system administrator.

The Linux Foundation developed this certification to address the increasing demand for skilled Linux administrators. Earning this certification not only validates your expertise in system administration but also helps you stand out in a competitive job market.

Course Domains

This course is organized into five main domains designed to cover every critical aspect of Linux system administration:

1. Essential Commands
   Master basic commands to log into Linux systems and work efficiently with files and directories.

2. Operations Deployment
   Delve into the system boot process, automate tasks, and manage critical processes and resources.

3. Users and Groups
   Develop skills to create and manage user and group accounts, set resource quotas, and configure advanced authentication options.

4. Networking
   Learn about network services, routing, and packet filtering to effectively manage and troubleshoot network configurations.

5. Storage Management
   Explore logical volume management (LVM), RAID configurations, encrypted storage options, and advanced file system permissions.

Hands-On Learning Approach

This course emphasizes a practical approach to learning, featuring engaging videos, interactive labs, and mock exams to ensure you gain the hands-on experience necessary for success. Keep in mind that the practical assessments require extensive hands-on practice to build both confidence and proficiency.

Course Format

The course is structured as follows:

• 30% Videos – Engaging video lessons to explain and demonstrate fundamental concepts.
• 60% Labs – Real-world lab exercises designed to give you hands-on experience.
• 10% Mock Exams – Practice exams to test your knowledge and readiness.

In total, you will have access to approximately 30 hours of lab sessions, which can be revisited as often as needed to build and maintain your confidence and technical skills.

This comprehensive structure ensures that you are well-prepared for both the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam and real-world system administration challenges.