The Smart Linux Admin course by Vserv Academy is a comprehensive, 520-hour hands-on training program designed to build strong foundational and advanced skills in Linux System Administration. The course focuses on real-world scenarios, enabling students to confidently manage, troubleshoot, and secure Linux-based systems in enterprise environments.

Whether you are a beginner or looking to upskill, this program prepares you for high-demand job roles such as Linux Administrator, DevOps Engineer, System Support Specialist, and Cloud Infrastructure Manager.

What You Will Learn

• End-to-end Linux OS installation, configuration & management

• Network setup, IP addressing, and firewall configuration

• User management, file system hierarchy, and permissions

• System troubleshooting and log analysis

• Shell scripting and automation

• Virtualization & basics of containerization

• Security practices including firewalls, SELinux & auditing

• Exposure to cloud environment readiness & monitoring tools

Course Duration

🕒 520 hours | Blended Learning (Theory + Lab + Live Projects)

Modules Breakdown

Module 1: Linux Basics & OS Architecture

• Introduction to Linux & its distributions

• Linux command-line interface (CLI)

• File systems, permissions, users, and groups

• Process and service management

Module 2: Network Configuration & Services

• Network fundamentals & IP addressing

• Configuring DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS

• Firewall setup using iptables and firewalld

• Troubleshooting network issues

Module 3: Storage Management & LVM

• Disk partitioning and formatting

• Logical Volume Management (LVM)

• Mounting/unmounting file systems

• RAID setup and configuration

Module 4: User & System Management

• User creation, group policies, and permissions

• Crontab and task automation

• Boot process and GRUB configuration

• System performance tuning

Module 5: Shell Scripting & Automation

• Bash scripting fundamentals

• Writing automation scripts

• Scheduled tasks and custom scripts

• Real-time automation projects

Module 6: Virtualization & Container Basics

• KVM, VirtualBox & VMware concepts

• Setting up virtual machines

• Introduction to containers (Docker basics)

• Virtual network and resource management

Module 7: System Security & Hardening

• Linux firewall configuration

• SELinux basics

• Audit logs and access control

• System hardening best practices

Module 8: Cloud & Monitoring Tools (Introductory)

• Cloud OS compatibility (AWS/GCP/Azure readiness)

• System monitoring with top, htop, nagios (overview)

• Backup and recovery planning

• Troubleshooting in cloud-integrated environments

Who Should Enroll?

• IT beginners seeking a solid Linux foundation

• Students and graduates targeting system admin roles

• Professionals looking to transition into DevOps/Cloud

• Anyone preparing for RHCSA/RHCE or similar certifications