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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Virtual Environment
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Virtualization
Category: Containerization
Category: Linux

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

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

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