Complete Linux Course: LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS

Develop expert skills with this complete Linux course covering system administration, shell scripting, server configuration, and cloud computing. Prepare for certifications like RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, and Linux+ while mastering real-world Linux systems management.

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245,500 Students

41 Hours

Stage 2 - Beginner

Last update: Jun 2025

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online self-paced

Focus: Linux Courses

Caption Language: English

What You’ll Learn

This Complete Linux Course: LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS will teach you:

Linux fundamentals:
Understand the Linux operating system and core concepts.
System administration:
Manage Linux systems in enterprise environments.
Command line:
Master over 300 commands for configuration and troubleshooting.
Shell scripting:
Write scripts to automate tasks and streamline workflows.

Networking and security:
Configure secure services and network settings.
Disk management:
Implement LVM, RAID, and partition strategies.
Certification preparation:
Get ready for RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, and CompTIA exams.
Cloud and virtualization:
Explore virtualization tools and cloud technologies.

Included in the Complete Linux Course

41 Hours of On-Demand Video

26 Downloadable Resources

9 Quizzes

9 Homework Assignments

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Linux Administrator

DevOps Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Systems Engineer

IT Support Specialist

Network Administrator

Security Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

Course Content

Course Overview

Course Description

Video Overview

Module 1 - Introduction to Linux

Introduction

Great News

Download Syllabus

Syllabus Overview

Thank You

Everyday Linux

What is Operating System

What is Linux

History of Linux

Linux vs. Unix

Linux flavors

Linux Users

Linux vs. Windows

Quiz 1: Module 1 Quiz

Module 1 Handouts

Module 2 - Download, Install and Configure

Welcome to Module 2

Lab Design

What is Virtual Box

Downloading and Installing Oracle VirtualBox

Download and Install VMWare Player (Optional)

CentOS vs. CentOS Stream

Different Ways to Install Linux

Creating a Virtual Machine

Download and Install Linux (CentOS 7)

Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)

Download and Install Linux (CentOS Stream 9)

Option 2 - Linux Installation on Cloud

Message for Redhat Installation

Redhat Linux Installation (Optional)

Ubuntu Linux Installation (Optional)

Take a snapshot of VM

Virtual Machine Management

Keyboard Keys Used in Linux

Quiz 2: Module 2 Quiz

Module 2 Homework

Module 2 Handouts

Module 3 - System Access And File System

Welcome to Module 3

Important Things to Remember in Linux

Access to Linux System

Download and Install Putty

Access Linux via Putty or SSH command line

Command Prompts and Getting Prompts Back

Introduction to Linux File System

FileSystem Structure and Description

File System Navigation Commands (cd , ls and pwd)

Linux File or Directory Properties

Linux File Types

What is root

Changing Password

Absolute and Relative Paths

Creating Files and Directories (touch, cp, vi, mkdir)

Copying directories

Finding Files and Directories (find, locate)

Difference Between Find and Locate Commands

WildCards (, , -, --)

Soft and Hard Links (ln)

Quiz 3: Module 3 Quiz

Module 3 Homework

Module 3 Handouts

Module 4 - Linux Fundamentals

Welcome to Module 4

Linux Command Syntax

Files and Directory Permissions (chmod)

File Permissions Using Numeric Mode

File Ownership Commands (chown, chgrp)

Access Control List (ACL)

Help Commands

TAB Completion and Up Arrow Keys

Adding Text to Files

Input and Output Redirects (, , , stdin, stdout and stderr)

Standard Output to a File (tee command)

Pipes ( )

File Maintenance Commands (cp, rm, mv, mkdir, rmdir)

File Display Commands (cat, less, more, head, tail)

Filters Text Processing Commands

cut - Text Processors Commands

awk - Text Processors Commands

grepegrep - Text Processors Commands

sortuniq - Text Processors Commands

wc - Text Processors Commands

Compare Files (diff and cmp)

Compress and uncompress (tar, gzip, gunzip)

Truncate File Size (truncate)

Combining and Splitting Files

Executing Multiple Commands

Linux vs. Windows Commands

Quiz 4: Module 4 Quiz

Module 4 Homework

Module 4 Handouts

Module 5 - System Administration

Welcome to Module 5

Linux File Editor (vi)

Difference between vi and vim Editors

sed Command

User Account Management (useradd, groupadd, usermod, userdel, groupdel)

Enable Password Aging

Switch Users and sudo Access (su, sudo)

Monitor Users (who, last, w, id)

Talking to Users (users, wall, write)

Linux Directory Service - Account Authentication

Difference between Active Directory, LDAP, IDM, WinBIND, OpenLDAP etc

System Utility Commands (date, uptime, hostname, uname, which, cal, bc)

Processes, Jobs and Scheduling

systemctl command

ps command

top command

kill command

crontab command

at command

Additional cronjobs (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly)

Process Management (bg, fg, nice)

System Monitoring Commands (df, dmesg, iostat 1, netstat, free, top)

System Logs Monitor (varlog)

System Maintenance Commands (shutdown, init, reboot, halt)

Changing System Hostname (hostnamectl)

Finding System Information (uname, dmidecode)

Finding System Architecture (arch)

Terminal Control Keys

Terminal Commands (clear, exit, script)

Recover Root Password

SOS Report

Environment Variables

Special Permissions with setuid, setgid and sticky bit

The tmux command

The screen command

Quiz 5: Module 5 Quiz

Module 5 Homework

Module 5 Handouts

Module 6 - Shell Scripting

Welcome to Module 6

Linux Kernel

What is a Shell

Types of Shells

Shell Scripting

Basic Shell Scripts

Input and Output of Script

if-then Scripts

for Loop Scripts

do-while Scripts

Case Statement Scripts

Check Remote Servers Connectivity

Aliases (alias)

User and Global Aliases

Shell History (history)

Quiz 6: Module 6 Quiz

Module 6 Homework

Module 6 Handouts

Module 7 - Networking, Services, and System Updates

Welcome to Module 7

Client and Server Relationship

Enable Internet on Linux VM

Network Components

Network Files and Commands (ping, ifconfig, ifup, ifdown, netstat, tcpdump)

NIC Information (ethtool)

NIC or Port Bonding

New Network Utilities (nmtui, nmcli, nm-connection-editor and GNOME Settings)

Downloading Files or Apps (wget)

curl and ping commands

The ss command

FTP - File Transfer Protocol

SCP - Secure Copy Protocol

rsync - Remote Synchronization

System Updates and Repos (rpm, yum)

System Upgrade and Patch Management

Create Local Repository (Yum Server)

Advance Package Management

Rollback Patches and Updates

SSH and Telnet

DNS - Download, Install and Configure (Domain Name Systems)

Hostname or IP Lookup (nslookup and dig)

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

chronyd (New Version of NTP)

New System Utility Command (timedatectl)

Mail Transfer Agent

Web Server (Apache - HTTP)

Installing, configuring and managing Nginx

Central Logger (rsyslog)

Installing, configuring and managing Nagios

Securing Linux Machine (OS Hardening)

OpenLDAP Installation

Tracing Network Traffic (traceroute)

How to open Image File through Command Line

Configure and Secure SSH

SSH-Keys - Access Remote Server without Password

Linux Web-Based Administration (cockpit)

Firewall

Tune System Performance (tuned, nice and renice)

Run Containers - podman

Installing, configuring and managing Docker

Kickstart (Automate Linux Installation)

Installing, configuring and managing Ansible

Installing, configuring and managing OpenVPN

DHCP Server

Proxy server in Linux (Squid)

Quiz 7: Module 7 Quiz

Module 7 Homework

Module 7 Handouts

Module 8 - Disk Management and Run Levels

Welcome to Module 8

System Run Levels (0 thru 6)

Computer Boot Process

Linux Boot Process

Linux Boot Process (Newer Versions)

The systemd-analyze command

Message of the Day

Customize Message of the Day

Storage

Disk Partition (df, fdisk)

Add Disk and Create Standard Partition

Logical Volume Managment (LVM)

LVM Configuration During Installation

Add Disk and Create New LVM Partition (pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate,)

Extend Disk using LVM

Adding Swap Space

The xfs_info command

Advance Storage Management with Stratis

RAID

File System Check (fsck and xfs_repair)

System Backup (dd Command)

Network File System (NFS)

Samba Installation and Configuration

NAS Drive for NFS or Samba

SATA and SAS

Installing, Configuration and Managing MySQL & MariaDB

Difference Between CentOSRedhat 5, 6 and 7

Difference Between CentOSRHEL 7 and 8

Difference between CentOS 8 and 9 Stream

Quiz 8: Module 8 Quiz

Module 8 Homework

Module 8 Handouts

Module 9 - All About Resume

Welcome to Module 9

Resume Workshop

Resume design and format

Grammatical mistakes

Objective or Summary

Support your Resume

Cover Letter

Post Resume and What to Expect

Linux Administrator Job Duties

Exposure to Other Technologies

Module 9 Homework

Module 9 Handouts

Module 10 - All About Interview

Welcome to Module 10

What is IT

Facts about IT

Linux Operating System Jobs

IT Management Jobs

Interview Workshop

College degree

IT Certification

IT related diplomas

New to IT (A+ Certification)

Review Competitive Resumes

Linux job market

Redhat Certifications (RHCSA, RHCE etc.)

Join Linux Communities and Forums

300+ Interview Questions

Module 10 Homework

Module 10 Handouts

LPIC Learning Material 101-500

LPIC Learning Material 102-500

CompTIA Linux XK0-005 Exam Objectives

Course Recap and Linux future

Additional Resources

Welcome to Additional Resources

Troubleshooting Putty Connection

Changing Default File Permissions (umask)

Create VM on VMWare Player

Install Oracle Virtualbox on MAC

Install Oracle Guest Addition (Tools)

Filesystem Color Definition

Troubleshooting File Issues

Troubleshooting Change Directory Issues

Fixing Corrupted FileSystem

Linux System Performance Issues

IP Assigned but not Reachable

Remove Un-necessary or Orphan Packages

SELinux

Types of Security Threats

Running Linux on Web Browser

Improve Typing Skills

What is Virtualization and its Benefits

Introduction to VMWare

What is AI

How AI works

ChatGPT in IT

Additional Resources - Handout

Audio Version of Training

OPEN FULL CURRICULUM

Requirements

A computer with at least 4GB RAM

No prior Linux experience required

Internet connection to access lessons and resources

Description of Complete Linux Course: LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS

This complete Linux course provides everything you need to build deep expertise in the Linux operating system. Through engaging video lessons and step-by-step labs, you’ll explore installation, system configuration, user management, and security practices across CentOS, RedHat, and other distributions.

You’ll learn to automate tasks with shell scripting, manage services, and troubleshoot real-world scenarios with confidence. The course includes preparation for leading certifications like RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, and CompTIA Linux+. From beginners to professionals upgrading their skills, this curriculum helps you gain hands-on experience that translates directly to in-demand IT roles.

Install and configure Linux servers in various environments
Manage users, permissions, and system services securely
Automate tasks with advanced shell scripting techniques
Implement disk management, LVM, and RAID configurations
Configure network services and secure remote access
Build cloud and virtualization skills for modern infrastructures
Develop a professional resume and prepare for interviews
Access additional resources and practice materials for certification

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to manage Linux systems confidently, use the command line and shell scripting effectively, and apply your skills in cloud computing, network security, and other advanced courses backed by a solid Linux foundation.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for anyone starting a Linux career or professionals looking to deepen their Linux skills. Whether you’re preparing for certifications or want practical knowledge for real-world system administration, you’ll find comprehensive guidance here.

Course Instructor

Imran Afzal

Imran Afzal has over 20 years of experience in systems administration, engineering, management, and teaching. He currently manages a global team of systems engineers and administrators. Starting his IT career with Time Warner in 2000, he deployed technologies like DTV, VOD, Cable Cards, PPV, and IPTV.

Imran has led projects in Fortune 500 companies, focusing on data center migrations, VMware deployment, monitoring tools implementation, and Amazon cloud migration. His expertise includes Linux, VMware, Windows, technical documentation, and project management.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College and an MBA in Operation Management and IT from the New York Institute of Technology. His certifications include Linux Systems Management, UNIX Operating Systems, Linux System Administration, VMware Certified Professional, RHCSA, and Windows Server Certified.

Since 2010, Imran has provided onsite and online IT training. His highly-rated courses have over 300,000 students worldwide, and he has helped nearly 1,000 students secure IT jobs.

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Testimonials

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Reuben C.

I enjoyed the course and the instructor was knowledgeable and understood the content deeply. His method of delivery was clear and easy to understand, he broke down complex subjects into easy to understand concepts.

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Steve B.

Excellent course covering a wide range of Linux topics from beginner to advanced. Plenty of opportunity to practice. Just about managed to keep on top of the ever changing syntax with new versions!

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Vincent N.

This is one of the best Linux courses, led by an exceptional instructor. The concepts are clearly explained, and the pacing is ideal. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in Linux.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Linux be self-taught?

Yes, Linux can absolutely be self-taught. Many professionals learn Linux on their own using online courses, tutorials, and practice in virtual machines or cloud environments. Because Linux is open source, you have free access to distributions, documentation, and tools to build skills in system administration, shell scripting, and network management at your own pace.

Is Linux a hard skill?

Yes and no. Switching to Linux as a daily operating system is no different than moving from Windows to macOS; you are learning how things work in a new environment and how to troubleshoot on that particular OS. The difficulty lies in how deeply you take your learning. To become a system administrator, you need to learn commands, file systems, permissions, shell scripting, and how to configure and manage Linux systems, in the same way you would have to master Microsoft Server.

When does the course start and finish?

Complete Linux Course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

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Complete Linux Course: LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS

What You’ll Learn

Included in the Complete Linux Course

Suitable for the Following Careers

Course Content

Course Overview

Module 1 - Introduction to Linux

Module 2 - Download, Install and Configure

Module 3 - System Access And File System

Module 4 - Linux Fundamentals

Module 5 - System Administration

Module 6 - Shell Scripting

Module 7 - Networking, Services, and System Updates

Module 8 - Disk Management and Run Levels

Module 9 - All About Resume

Module 10 - All About Interview

Course Recap and Linux future

Additional Resources

Audio Version of Training

OPEN FULL CURRICULUM

Requirements

Description of Complete Linux Course: LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS

Who Is This Course For

Course Instructor

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

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