Take your Linux skills to the next level with this comprehensive course on Linux administration, storage management, and shell scripting. By the end of this course, you will confidently manage user accounts, configure file permissions, troubleshoot performance issues, manage storage systems, and automate tasks with scripts.
Linux Administration and Storage
This course is part of CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Configure and manage Linux user accounts, groups, and file permissions
Troubleshoot system performance and optimize disk storage using advanced tools
Manage Linux storage systems, partitions, file systems, and logical volumes
Automate tasks with shell scripting using loops, conditionals, and redirection
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore key administrative tasks in Linux. You’ll learn best practices for superuser privileges, user and group management, and file permission configuration. Advanced topics like Access Control Lists (ACLs), localization, and system performance troubleshooting will equip you to manage Linux systems efficiently.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on managing storage in Linux systems. You’ll learn about different storage types, file system creation, and mounting. Advanced topics like Logical Volume Management (LVM), filesystem hierarchy, and disk troubleshooting will provide you with practical skills to manage Linux storage effectively.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce shell scripting to automate tasks in Linux. You’ll learn how to create and execute scripts, redirect input/output streams, and implement programming constructs like loops and conditionals. These skills will help you save time and simplify complex workflows.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
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