Linux System Administration
Most server workloads run on Linux, and administrators who only know a graphical interface are stuck the moment something breaks. This course builds command line competence for managing, securing and troubleshooting Linux servers.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Filesystem, shell fundamentals and working efficiently
- 02Users, groups, permissions and privilege escalation
- 03Package management, updates and repositories
- 04Networking configuration and connectivity diagnosis
- 05Services, processes, scheduling and startup
- 06Storage, filesystems and disk management
- 07Logs, monitoring and systematic troubleshooting
What you will gain
- Navigate and manage a Linux system from the command line
- Manage users, permissions and access control
- Install, update and manage software packages
- Configure networking and diagnose connectivity
- Manage services, processes and scheduled jobs
- Read logs and troubleshoot systematically
Who should attend
- System and network administrators
- IT support staff moving into servers
- Developers managing their own environments
- Technical staff supporting Linux workloads
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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