Take your Linux troubleshooting and recovery skills to an expert level with this advanced course tailored for seasoned IT professionals. The course begins with an extensive look at system administration troubleshooting, tackling critical issues such as memory management, adding swap space, and addressing unexpected system reboots or process restarts. You'll also learn how to resolve IP address assignment problems, deal with unreachable IPs, and navigate the complexities of using the vi editor. Additional modules cover command execution issues, password changes, and managing user accounts without home directories.
Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery
Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery
This course is part of Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Advanced level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Troubleshoot and resolve common system administration problems, such as memory shortages, IP connectivity issues, and system performance slowdowns.
Utilize essential commands and tools, including the 'sed' command, 'vi' editor, and swap space management, to efficiently manage system resources.
Develop and execute recovery strategies for both virtual and physical systems.
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September 2024
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will cover comprehensive troubleshooting techniques for system administration in Linux. You will learn to diagnose and resolve memory issues, add swap space, investigate reboots, and address IP connectivity problems. The module also covers the effective use of the vi editor, resolving command execution issues, managing user accounts, using sed for text processing, terminating processes, recovering root passwords, generating SOS reports, analyzing user logins, diagnosing performance issues, and rolling back updates and patches.
What's included
18 videos2 readings
In this module, we will focus on system recovery techniques for both virtual and physical systems. You will learn how to restore systems to a previous working state and develop robust disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. This module will equip you with the skills to handle system failures and recover critical data efficiently.
What's included
4 videos
In this module, we will provide a collection of additional resources to deepen your understanding of Linux system administration. Additionally, you'll handle processes and jobs, apply new network commands, and compare different versions of CentOS/Redhat. These resources will enhance your troubleshooting and administrative skills in Linux environments.
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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
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