Linux System Administration Training: LAMP Step-By-Step

Learn to build a highly available LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack, eliminate single points of failure, and increase uptime for your web applications. Master scaling, redundancy, and load balancing techniques step-by-step.

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1,200 Students
2+ Hours
Stage 2 - Beginner

Last update: Sep 2024

Focus: Linux Courses, DevSecOps and DevOps Courses, Shell Scripting Courses, Web Development Courses, Programming Courses, Cyber Security Courses

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online self-paced

Caption Language: English

Linux System Administration Training: LAMP Step-By-Step

What You’ll Learn

This Linux System Administrator training will teach you:

  • LAMP Stack Mastery:
    Learn to build and deploy a highly available LAMP stack with step-by-step guidance.
  • Single Points of Failure:
    Eliminate weak links and ensure your website is always available.
  • Scaling Without Downtime:
    Add resources and servers seamlessly without interrupting user access.
  • Cloud & Virtual Environments:
    Apply designs that work on physical servers, virtual environments, and in the cloud.
  • Load Balancing:
    Implement and configure load balancers to distribute traffic efficiently across servers.
  • High Availability Storage:
    Create scalable, highly available storage solutions that enhance server redundancy.
  • Custom Web Applications:
    Learn techniques applicable to custom sites and popular web apps like WordPress and Joomla.

Included in the Linux System Administrator Course

2 Hours of On-Demand Video

12 Downloadable Resources

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

System Administrator

DevOps Engineer

Cloud Architect

Linux Engineer

Web Developer

Course Content

Training Overview

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High Availability for the LAMP Stack

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icon-yt Preparing a Local Test Environment Preview
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icon-yt Installing and Configuring a Load Balancer Preview
icon-yt Installing and Configuring Apache and PHP Preview
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icon-yt Installing and Configuring MySQL Preview
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Scaling

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Bonus: Highly Available Joomla

Slides

OPEN FULL CURRICULUM

Requirements

Experience with the Linux command line is helpful but not mandatory.

Description of Linux System Administration Training

This Linux System Administration Training provides a complete guide to building a highly available LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) for web applications. You’ll start by learning the architecture of a robust system, with a focus on eliminating single points of failure. The course takes you through practical examples, including configuring load balancers, setting up highly available storage, and building scalable infrastructures.

You’ll gain hands-on experience deploying a reliable web environment that can handle high traffic without downtime. Throughout the course, you’ll explore advanced topics such as creating MySQL clusters for database redundancy and applying these concepts to cloud-based environments. This includes:

  • Installing and configuring a LAMP stack for high availability
  • Setting up load balancers and managing server traffic
  • Implementing storage solutions that prevent data loss
  • Building scalable infrastructures with minimal downtime
  • Applying high availability techniques to cloud-based environments

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to deploy and manage a scalable, fault-tolerant LAMP stack, ensuring high uptime for your web applications.

Who Is This Course For

This course is for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and web developers looking to eliminate single points of failure in LAMP stacks. It’s ideal for professionals who manage high-traffic websites and need to scale without downtime.

Course Instructor

Jason Cannon

Jason began his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999, working with companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. He has also served as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Jason has extensive experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu, as well as personal projects using Debian, Slackware, and CrunchBang. In addition to Linux, he has supported proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.

Passionate about teaching, Jason enjoys helping others harness the power of the Linux operating system. He is the author of "Linux for Beginners" and "Command Line Kung Fu."

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Testimonials

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Sabastian L.

This course exceeded my expectations! The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow, and I was able to set up a highly available LAMP stack on my first try. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve uptime for their web apps!

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J.P.

The concepts were well-explained, and the hands-on exercises really made everything click.

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Ken T.

The instructor broke down complex topics in a way that made them easy to understand, and now I can confidently scale my web applications without worrying about downtime.

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