Linux Certification Course: Zero to Hero

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About Course

Linux certification is one of the best open-source operating systems teaching the Red Hat Linux syllabus. The Linux Certification course teaches Linux Installation, Administration, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Operating System tools. Linux training also helps to write Shell scripts and command lines. 

Degree	Certificate
Duration	Course Duration of Linux is 50+ Hours.
Qualification	Graduate
Average Salary	Upto INR 4+ LPA
Employment Roles	DevOps Engineer, Java Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Python Developer, Network Engineer.
Placement Opportunities	CSS Corp, Airtel, Wipro, Ericsson, Sophos and many more.

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Eligibility

✓ Graduation

✓ Basic understanding of Networking

✓ Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP

✓ Attention to detail

✓ Basic communication skills

✓ An analytical mind

✓ A keen observer

✓ Excellent management skills

✓ Team leading skills

✓ Problem-solving skills

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✓ Experience real-world simulations to become job ready.

✓ Get 24×7 access to labs to learn at your convenience.

✓ Access virtually from any part of the world.

✓ Zero downtime.

✓ Industry-oriented training.

Syllabus

01
Understand and Use Essential Tools

Access a shell prompt and issue commands with correct syntax
Use input-output redirection (>, >>, |, 2>, etc.)
Use grep and regular expressions to analyze text
Access remote systems using SSH
Log in and switch users in multiuser targets
Archive, compress, unpack, and uncompress files using tar, star, gzip, and bzip2
Create and edit text files
Create, delete, copy, and move files and directories
Create hard and soft links
List, set, and change standard ugo/rwx permissions
Locate, read, and use system documentation including man, info, and files in /usr/share/doc.

02
Create Simple Shell Scripts

Conditionally execute code (use of: if, test, [], etc.)
Use Looping constructs (for, etc.) to process file, command line input
Process script inputs ($1, $2, etc.)
Processing output of shell commands within a script
Processing shell command exit codes

03
Operate Running Systems

Boot, reboot, and shut down a system normally
Boot systems into different targets manually
Interrupt the boot process in order to gain access to a system
Identify CPU/memory intensive processes and kill processes
Adjust process scheduling
Manage tuning profiles
Locate and interpret system log files and journals
Preserve system journals
Start, stop, and check the status of network services
Securely transfer files between systems.

04
Configure Local Storage

List, create, delete partitions on MBR and GPT disks
Create and remove physical volumes
Assign physical volumes to volume groups
Create and delete logical volumes
Configure systems to mount file systems at boot by universally unique ID (UUID) or label
Add new partitions and logical volumes, and swap to a system non-destructively.

05
Create and Configure File Systems

Create, mount, unmount, and use vfat, ext4, and xfs file systems
Mount and unmount network file systems using NFS
Extend existing logical volumes
Create and configure set-GID directories for collaboration
Configure disk compression
Manage layered storage
Diagnose and correct file permission problems.

06
Deploy, Configure, and Maintain Systems

Schedule tasks using at and cron
Start and stop services and configure services to start automatically at boot
Configure systems to boot into a specific target automatically
Configure time service clients
Install and update software packages from Red Hat Network, a remote repository, or from the local file system
Work with package module streams
Modify the system bootloader

07
Manage Basic Networking

Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
Configure hostname resolution
Configure network services to start automatically at boot
Restrict network access using firewall-cmd/firewall.

08
Manage Users and Groups

Create, delete, and modify local user accounts
Change passwords and adjust password ageing for local user accounts
Create, delete, and modify local groups and group memberships
Configure superuser access.

09
Manage Security

Configure firewall settings using firewall-cmd/firewalld
Create and use file access control lists
Configure key-based authentication for SSH
Set enforcing and permissive modes for SELinux
List and identify SELinux file and process context
Restore default file contexts
Use boolean settings to modify system SELinux settings
Diagnose and address routine SELinux policy violations

10
Manage Containers

Find and retrieve container images from a remote registry
Inspect container images
Perform container management using commands such as podman and skopeo
Perform basic container management such as running, starting, stopping, and listing running containers
Run a service inside a container
Configure a container to start automatically as a systemd service
Attach persistent storage to a container.

Everything you need to know about Linux Certification

What do you understand by Linux?

Linux is one of the most reliable Unix-like computer Operating System (OS) consolidated under the model of free and an open-source software development and distribution, therefore, making it an editable Operating System. Introduced in the early 1990s, Linux manages and upkeeps everything from hardware like monitor, keyboard, other peripherals etc. to software applications as well.

Linux is omnipresent. Right from your smartphone to your AC remote control, everything is contained by a Linux operating system. Hence, Linux forms the foundation of the working of every digital device. Linux certification puts your skillset for Linux into use and acknowledges your cognition when it comes to managing workloads over a digital system.

Linux Exam Format

Exam Name	Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
Exam Cost	USD 300
Exam Format	Multiple Choice
Total Questions	120 Questions
Passing Score	LFCS Exam, a score of 66% or above needed LFCE Exam, a score of 57% or above needed
Exam Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Languages	English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and German
Testing Center	Pearson Vue

Salary Prospects of a Linux

United States	USD 99,000
United Kingdom	Pounds 55,000 - 70,000
India	Upto INR 4+ LPA
Australia	AUD 182,417
UAE	AED 24k - 238k
Singapore	SGD 50000

Types of Linux certification?

If you want to stand out from the crowd and validate your skills when it comes to establishing a career in Linux, you would not want to enter the industry as someone deprived of a Linux certification. Certifications form a basis of any entry-level IT job. Following are the various types Linux online certifications that one can go for:

RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator):

Opting for a Red Hat Linux certification is definitely a ‘never-go-wrong’ move. It provides many other certifications but getting an administrator certification can kick-start your career as a Linux Engineer.

Linux+ CompTIA:

In order to enter a base-level IT job in Linux, pursuing an online Linux training from CompTIA would ignite your career. Linux+ is a very popular Linux course.

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS):

If you have already obtained your administrator certification and you seek to level yourself up with an expertise, LFCS is an upgraded Linux training that would open various door of opportunities.

SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) in Enterprise Linux:

This Linux certification is for the people who wants to enter the real world and start their career in the enterprise level.

Oracle Linux OCA and OCP:

The Oracle Linux Certified Administrator (OCA) is for you if you are a student. But if you are already holding a good experience in the field, the Oracle Linux Certified Professional (OCP) is the right fit for you.

Do you stand eligible for the Linux course?

To start as a certified Linux administrator, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field could help you to stand eligible for the Linux course. However, it is not mandatory. All you need is an open-mind and as well as curiosity for the IT field. Career opportunities and payout: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that the demand for the Linux administrators/engineers would almost be doubled by the year 2028! The industry is vast and you can definitely make a place for yourself! You can advance to any of the following job roles after the completion of the Linux training:

System Administrator
System Engineer
Software Programmer
Linux Administrator/Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Python Developer
Network Engineer

As far as the general payout is concerned, you can expect to earn a very handsome package within the range of Rs. 5,00,000/- p.a. if you start as a software engineer and you can even scale up to Rs. 15,00,000/- p.a. as a Phyton Developer or a DevOps Engineer. That is amazing, right! Note: There are infinite options to enter the IT world and Linux certification is one of the most sought out options of all! Pursue what the market demands! The industry needs people like you! Enroll for the Linux training now!