This hands-on course provides network engineers with the essential Linux skills required to manage, configure and troubleshoot Linux systems in a networked environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the command line, manage system processes and services, configure networking, utilize common networking tools, setup basic firewall rules, and securely connect via SSH.
This course is lab focused, and includes detailed lab instructions and supporting command guide.
Length: 4hrs ~ Estimated March 15th 2025
Author: Gabriel Ryan S0lst1c3
Target Audience
- Network Engineers or IT Professionals with minimal Linux experience
- Anyone responsible for networking tasks on Linux-based systems
- This course is a great precursor to Network engineers looking to get into scripting and automation.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Subnets, Routing)
- Familiarity with general IT administration concepts
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate and manage files in the Linux command line interface (CLI)
- Manage Linux processes and services relevant to network operations.
- Configure basic network settings (IP, DNS, Routing) on Linux
- Utilize common Linux networking tools (Ping, Trace route, netstat, ip, dig, nslookup)
- Explain basic Linux firewall concepts, and set up logging relevant to network operations.
- Use SSH to securely connect to and manage Linux Systems
