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IT 7300

Linux Administrator

Career Training

Learn the fundamental skills of a back-end IT specialist who installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems.

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4  Weeks
Program Length
CompTIA Linux+
Certification
$86,000
Avg. Starting Salary*
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What Does a Linux Administrator Do?

A Linux administrator is a back-end IT specialist who installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems. Job responsibilities may include installing and configuring Linux systems including back-end databases and scripts, performing system maintenance by reviewing error logs and creating system backups. They also monitor system performance to prevent slowdowns and crashes and provide technical support and maintain system security.

570,000
Entry Level Jobs in the US
Linux Administrators will see available jobs grow 5% over the next ten years.
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn
IT 7300
Linux Administrator

Linux is one of the top 10 skills requested by employers among the 4.33 million job postings for all types of tech positions in the United States, during the 12-month period ending May 2022, according to Lightcast.

MedCerts Linux Administrator program is designed to allow students to learn the fundamentals of Linux system administration and how to secure enterprise servers and support cloud-based servers by gaining experience in the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Linux servers. This program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to pass the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam – the cost of which is covered by MedCerts.

In this course, students learn to configure and manage software, storage, and processes and services in a Linux server environment Students will also learn the security best practices for permission and authentication, firewall, and file management techniques. They will also learn how to conduct version control using Git and how to conduct orchestration and automation. Finally, students will learn how to troubleshoot Linux servers and how to analyze system properties, processes, and to troubleshoot user, application, and hardware issues.

Students enrolling in this course should have at least 9 months of hands-on Linux experience and at least 1.5 years of IT experience in other computing environments. This certification is ideal for those pursuing a career in network administration, cybersecurity analysis, cloud computing administration, scripting or automation.

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  1. Summarize the purpose and use of security best practices in a Linux environment
  2. Build and install software and manage software configurations
  3. Configure and execute remote connectivity for system management
  4. Perform basic container operations and basic version control using Git
  5. Summarize common infrastructure as code technologies, container, cloud, and orchestration concepts
  6. Analyze and troubleshoot network resource issues, CPU and memory issues, and user access and file permissions
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Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. Minimum 3 years experience in the field of IT security (recommended)
  5. 9 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers in a related role (recommended)
  6. CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ or similar certifications and/or knowledge (recommended)

MedCerts-Covered Materials*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. Competency assessments
  3. National Certification exam fee

Student Services

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
IT-7014

IT-7013: Linux+

64 hours
Length
4 Weeks
Duration

The CompTIA Linux+ course is designed to introduce viewers to the tasks required to support Linux in the workplace. The course covers topics ranging from installing software, troubleshooting hardware, managing disk volumes, hardening servers and more. Each of these topics are presented in a distribution agnostic manner suitable for Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora and others.

Within this course, MedCerts training partner (ACI Learning) delivers highly engaging video content resulting in a comprehensive learning experience that sets graduates up for certification succees. The learning experience is unique, leveraging a "talk show" style delivery which is highly engaging and produced by the industry's top subject matter experts resulting in content that is engaging, conversational, convenient, and effective.

This course also contains integrated access to Practice Labs where students can gain real-world experience with Linux servers. The CompTIA Linux+ Practice Lab will provide learners with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in Linux operating systems. By completing the lab tasks, learners will improve practical skills in configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux OS, applying/acquiring the appropriate permissions and ownership, summarizing best practices, analyze and troubleshoot issues within Linux and deploying and executing scripts. These same tasks will help learners understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.

    • Troubleshoot system properties, processes and troubleshoot user, application and hardware issues
    • Understand best practices for permissions, authentication, firewalls and file management
    • Manage software and services, explain server roles,job scheduling and the use and operation of Linux devices
    • Configure kernel modules, network parameters, storage, cloud and virtualization technologies
    • Execute basic BASH scripts, version control using Git and orchestration processes
Code Course Duration
IT-7014 4 Weeks
Total Program Duration 4 Weeks

Eligible Certifications

CompTIA Linux+ Online CompTIA Linux+ (Plus) Certification Course

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