Master in Linux Administration
Enterprise Linux training on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu Server: CLI mastery, storage management (LVM), systemd services, SELinux, and Bash scripting.

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Course Overview & Objectives
Complete Course Curriculum
11 Comprehensive Modules • Step-by-Step Hands-on Labs & Projects
Linux Fundamentals &
Curriculum covering Linux Fundamentals & for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • Installation (Week 1) • Introduction to Linux • What is Linux? • Linux History & Architecture • Linux Distributions • Popular Linux Distributions • Ubuntu • CentOS / Rocky Linux • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) • Debian • Kali Linux • Linux Architecture • Kernel • Shell • File System • User Space • System Libraries • Linux Installation • Virtual Machine Installation • VMware Workstation • VirtualBox • Dual Boot Setup • Partitioning Basics • Linux Boot Process • BIOS / UEFI • GRUB Boot Loader • Kernel Loading • System Initialization
Linux Command Line Mastery
Curriculum covering Linux Command Line Mastery for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 2) • File & Directory Management • pwd • ls • cd • mkdir • touch • cp • mv • rm • find • File Viewing & Editing • cat • less • head • tail • nano • vi/vim editor • Text Processing Commands • grep • awk • sed • cut • sort • uniq • File Compression • tar • gzip • zip • unzip • Package Management • Debian Based • apt • dpkg • RedHat Based • yum • dnf • rpm
User & Permission Management
Curriculum covering User & Permission Management for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 3) • User Administration • Creating Users • Deleting Users • User Modification • Password Management • Commands: • useradd • usermod • passwd • userdel • Group Management • Creating Groups • Group Permissions • Managing Users • File Permissions • Read • Write • Execute • Advanced Permissions • chmod • chown • chgrp • ACL • Sudo Administration • Root User Management • Sudo Configuration
Linux Storage Administration
Curriculum covering Linux Storage Administration for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 4) • Storage Management • Disk Management • Partitions • Mounting • Commands: • fdisk • lsblk • df • du • File Systems • EXT4 • XFS • NTFS Basics • Logical Volume Management (LVM) • Physical Volume • Volume Group • Logical Volume • Resize Storage • RAID Configuration • RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 10 • Backup & Recovery • rsync • tar Backup • Restore Process
Linux Networking Administration
Curriculum covering Linux Networking Administration for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 5) • Networking Fundamentals • TCP/IP • IPv4 • IPv6 • Subnetting • Gateway • DNS • Network Configuration • IP Configuration • Network Interface Management • Commands: • ip • ifconfig • ping • traceroute • netstat • ss • Network Services • DNS Concepts • BIND Basics • DHCP • DHCP Server Setup • FTP • FTP Server Configuration • SSH • Remote Access • SSH Security
Linux Server Administration
Curriculum covering Linux Server Administration for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 6 • 7) • Web Server Administration • Apache • Installation • Configuration • Virtual Hosts • Nginx • Reverse Proxy • Load Balancing Basics • Database Server • MySQL Installation • Database Management • Mail Server Basics • SMTP Concepts • Mail Services • File Server • Samba Server • NFS Server • Print Server • Configuration Basics
Linux Security Administration
Curriculum covering Linux Security Administration for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 8) • Linux Security Fundamentals • Security Policies • System Hardening • Secure Configuration • Firewall Management • FirewallD • iptables • SELinux • Security Context • Policies • Modes • SSH Security • Key-Based Authentication • Disable Root Login • SSH Hardening • Security Monitoring • Log Analysis • User Activity Monitoring • Malware & Threat Protection Basics
Shell Scripting & Automation
Curriculum covering Shell Scripting & Automation for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 9) • Bash Scripting • Script Creation • Variables • Operators • Conditions • Loops • Functions • Automation Tasks • User Creation Scripts • Backup Scripts • Monitoring Scripts • Log Management Scripts • Task Scheduling • Cron Jobs • Anacron
Virtualization & Cloud Linux Administration
Curriculum covering Virtualization & Cloud Linux Administration for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • Virtualization • Virtual Machines • Hypervisors • VMware Basics • VirtualBox • Cloud Linux Administration • AWS Linux Server • EC2 Linux Instance • SSH Access • Security Groups • Azure Linux VM • Virtual Machine Management • Cloud Server Management • Installation • Configuration • Monitoring
DevOps Tools & Linux
Curriculum covering DevOps Tools & Linux for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • Automation (Week 11) • Version Control • Git Basics • GitHub • Containers • Docker Introduction • Docker Installation • Docker Images • Docker Containers • Configuration Management • Ansible Introduction • Automation Concepts • CI/CD Basics • Jenkins Introduction • Linux Integration
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Curriculum covering Monitoring & Troubleshooting for Master in Linux Administration. Topics include: • (Week 12) • System Monitoring • Commands: • top • htop • ps • uptime • free • vmstat • Log Management • System Logs • Application Logs • Security Logs • Performance Monitoring • CPU • Memory • Disk • Network • Troubleshooting • Boot Issues • Service Failure • Network Problems • Permission Errors • Master Level Practical Projects
Eligibility & Recommended Prerequisites
Target Learners:
Graduates, Diploma holders, or students seeking job-ready tech engineering skills.
Faculty & Mentors
View All FacultyMr. Mayur Gaur
Faculty / Trainer • 11+ Years Experience
Technology Leader & Entrepreneur with 11+ years leading hands-on technical curriculum across SOFTLAB GLOBAL programs.
Mr. Nihal Singh
Faculty / Trainer • 8+ Years Experience
Senior Infrastructure, Systems & Cyber Defense Faculty specializing in Enterprise Linux, Cloud Administration, and Network Security.
Global University Certification (USA)
Upon program completion, learners can opt to receive co-branded, globally verifiable credentials from Delaware Digital University (USA), registered under the State of Delaware Department of State (Reg #7349298, Dover, USA).
Or reserve your seat for just ₹5,000 with flexible EMIs.

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What You Receive
- Complete hands-on curriculum with guided repository codebases
- Personalized feedback & architectural code reviews on assignments
- Cryptographically verifiable certificate on completion
- Structured technical interview & resume preparation
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