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This course is part of Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples Specialization
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For experienced IT pros and admins to enhance Linux troubleshooting skills. Requires foundational knowledge of Linux commands and operations.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
For experienced IT pros and admins to enhance Linux troubleshooting skills. Requires foundational knowledge of Linux commands and operations.
Resolve system access issues effectively
Apply advanced file system troubleshooting techniques
Manage disk space and partitions using standard and LVM methods
Develop scripts for efficient file management
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Take your Linux troubleshooting skills to the next level with this intermediate course designed for experienced IT professionals. The course begins with an in-depth look at system access troubleshooting, addressing common issues such as unreachable servers, problems connecting to websites or applications, and SSH access failures. You'll also learn to resolve firewall issues, troubleshoot terminal client problems, and connect using Putty to a VirtualBox VM. These modules provide practical knowledge and techniques for maintaining robust system access in various scenarios.
Next, the course delves into comprehensive file system troubleshooting. You'll tackle challenges like navigating directories, opening files or running scripts, and finding files and directories. Learn how to create links, write to files, and manage file permissions effectively. The course also covers critical topics like handling disk space issues, creating and managing partitions with both standard and LVM methods, and extending disks using LVM. These advanced techniques ensure you can manage file systems efficiently and prevent common issues from escalating into major problems. Finally, you'll explore methods for deleting old files and using scripts for automated file management, addressing file system corruption, and resolving issues with the /etc/fstab file. By the end of this course, you will have mastered intermediate troubleshooting techniques, ready to handle complex Linux issues with confidence and expertise. Whether you're looking to enhance your current skill set or prepare for more advanced roles, this course provides the tools and knowledge necessary for effective Linux troubleshooting. For experienced IT pros and admins to enhance Linux troubleshooting skills. Requires foundational knowledge of Linux commands and operations.
In this module, we will focus on troubleshooting system access issues. You'll learn to diagnose and fix problems that prevent server reachability, connect to websites and applications, resolve SSH connection issues, and address firewall problems. Additionally, we will cover terminal client troubleshooting and connectivity issues with VirtualBox VMs using Putty.
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In this module, we will tackle common filesystem issues in Linux environments. You'll learn to navigate directories, open files, and run scripts. We will cover finding files, creating links, managing file operations, changing permissions, and dealing with disk space issues. Additionally, you will learn to create and manage partitions, extend disk space, delete old files, and handle filesystem corruption.
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