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Linux SysAdmin (LPIC-1)

Master the command line and server administration. Learn permissions, process management, storage configuration, and networking basics.

Linux powers the cloud. This course prepares you for the LPIC-1 or CompTIA Linux+ certification by building a rock-solid foundation. You will master the Bash shell, user and group management, and file permissions. Learn to manage processes, configure storage partitions, and troubleshoot basic networking issues. We cover system startup (systemd), package management (apt/yum), and security basics like SSH hardening. Essential knowledge for any cloud or DevOps role.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Command Line Basics
    File operations, piping, and text processing tools.
  • 2
    User & Permissions
    Managing ownership (chown) and access rights (chmod).
  • 3
    Process Management
    Monitoring resources with top, ps, and kill commands.
  • 4
    Storage & Filesystems
    Partitioning disks and mounting volumes persistently.
  • 5
    Service Management
    Using systemctl to manage background daemons.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$80k - $110k

Career Paths

Linux Administrator $85k-$115k
Cloud Support Eng $80k-$110k
Junior DevOps $90k-$120k

What You Will Learn

Navigate and manipulate the file system using Bash commands
Manage user accounts, groups, and file permissions securely
Configure disk partitions, filesystems, and mount points
Monitor and manage system processes and services (systemd)
Troubleshoot network configuration and connectivity issues

Skills You Will Gain

Bash Scripting User Management File Systems Systemd Network Configuration

Who Is This For

Aspiring SysAdmins
DevOps Beginners
Cloud Engineers

Prerequisites

None
Computer literacy

Linux SysAdmin (LPIC-1) FAQs

Which Distro?

We cover Debian (Ubuntu) and RedHat (CentOS) families.

Windows user?

Perfect starting point to transition to Linux.

Certification?

Prepares you for LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+.

Scripting?

Includes basic Bash scripting for automation.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Ubuntu / CentOS
Bash Terminal
Vim / Nano
SSH

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