Linux for DevOps Engineers

Unlock the Power of Linux for Modern DevOps

Linux serves as the backbone of most cloud platforms, containers, and automation tools. As a DevOps engineer, mastering Linux is not just an option but a necessity to manage and automate modern infrastructure effectively.

Why Linux?

  • Open-Source Powerhouse: Linux dominates server environments and provides unmatched flexibility and cost efficiency.
  • Container and Cloud-Native: Platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services heavily rely on Linux.
  • Automation-Friendly: Linux’s robust command-line interface and scripting capabilities make it the ideal choice for automation.
  • Ubiquity in DevOps: From CI/CD pipelines to configuration management tools, Linux is at the core of the DevOps ecosystem.

Why This Course?

This course is tailored to equip you with practical Linux skills that directly apply to DevOps workflows. From mastering the command line to automating complex tasks, you’ll gain the expertise needed to manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based systems efficiently.

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What You Will Learn:

Core Linux Concepts:

  • Understanding Linux Distributions: Choosing the right distro (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.) for DevOps tasks.
  • File System Hierarchy: Navigating the Linux file system and understanding key directories.
  • Processes and Users: Managing processes, users, and permissions effectively.

Command-Line Mastery:

  • Essential Commands: Mastering ls, cd, grep, find, awk, sed, cut, and more.
  • Shell Scripting: Writing efficient shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Pipes and Redirection: Combining commands to create powerful workflows.
  • Text Processing: Handling log files, configurations, and data streams with advanced text-processing tools.
  • Networking Commands: Using ping, netstat, curl, and telnet for troubleshooting.
  • Managing Hosts: Configuring /etc/hosts, /etc/resolv.conf, and understanding DNS.

Linux System Administration:

  • Package Management: Installing, updating, and managing software using tools like apt, yum, and dnf.
  • Process Management: Monitoring and controlling system processes with tools like top, htop, and kill.
  • Service Management: Using systemctl to start, stop, and manage services.
  • Networking Basics: Configuring network interfaces, troubleshooting, and managing firewall rules.

Permissions and Security:

  • File and Directory Permissions: Understanding chmod, chown, and sticky bits.
  • User and Group Management: Creating users, managing groups, and configuring sudo access.
  • SSH for Remote Management: Configuring secure access to servers with key-based authentication.

Storage and Filesystems:

  • Disk Partitioning: Understanding and managing partitions using tools like fdisk and parted.
  • Filesystem Management: Mounting, unmounting, and troubleshooting filesystems.
  • Backup and Restore: Using rsync, tar, and cron jobs for data backups.

Automation with Linux:

  • Cron Jobs: Scheduling tasks using cron and anacron.
  • System Monitoring: Tools like df, du, iostat, and vmstat for resource monitoring.
  • Log Management: Working with system logs using journalctl and custom scripts.

Practical

Every Topic Covered With Hands on

Interview Preparation

Topic-wise Mock Interviews

Duration

2 Months

Mode

Live & Self-Paced