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Linux System Administration & Shell Scripting in Surat

Command the operating system powering 90% of the world’s cloud servers and supercomputers. Master terminal navigation, user security, systemd, Bash automation, and web hosting.

Key Track Benefits at PureSkill Surat:
  • Hands-on Command Line Mastery: Ubuntu & Red Hat / Rocky Linux
  • User, Group & File Permissions (chmod, chown, sudo, ACLs)
  • Process Control, systemd Daemons, Cron Scheduling & Log Analysis
  • Bash Shell Scripting for Real-World Server Task Automation
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Practical, Step-by-Step Curriculum

Curated by senior Linux system administrators in Surat. 80% hands-on terminal command mastery.

Duration: 2.5 - 3 Months 80% Lab Workstation Practice Live Portfolio Project
Module 01

Linux Architecture & Installation Fundamentals

Understand the open-source server engine. Learn Linux kernel architecture, popular distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL), Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), and package management with APT and YUM.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Linux Kernel Architecture Filesystem Hierarchy (FHS) Ubuntu Server Setup APT & YUM Package Managers Terminal Navigation File Operations
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Install a headless Ubuntu Server on a virtual machine and master fundamental command-line navigation and file management.
Module 02

User, Group & File Permission Administration

Secure server access. Master user and group creation, password aging, sudoers privilege configuration, file ownership (chown), permissions (chmod), and special bits (SUID, SGID, Sticky bit).

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
User & Group Management Sudoers Configuration Octal Permissions (chmod) File Ownership (chown) Special Bits (SUID/SGID) Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Implement a multi-tier department user and group permission structure on Linux with strict directory access boundaries.
Module 03

Storage Management, Filesystems & Process Control

Manage system resources like a pro. Master disk partitioning with fdisk/parted, formatting filesystems (ext4/xfs), persistent mounting via /etc/fstab, LVM volume management, and process monitoring (top/htop/kill).

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Disk Partitioning (fdisk) Filesystems (ext4/xfs) Persistent Mounts (/etc/fstab) Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Process Monitoring (htop) Systemd Service Control
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Create a new virtual disk partition, format with ext4, configure persistent mounting in /etc/fstab, and manage system background services.
Module 04

Bash Shell Scripting & Automated Task Scheduling

Automate daily system administration tasks. Learn Bash scripting syntax, positional arguments, conditional logic (if/else), loops, exit codes, and schedule automated recurring jobs with Cron.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Bash Scripting Syntax Variables & Parameters Conditional Logic For & While Loops Cron Job Scheduling Error Logging
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Author an automated Bash script that backs up server configuration files, compresses archives, cleans logs, and emails execution reports.
Module 05

Linux Networking & Security Hardening

Harden Linux servers against attacks. Configure network interfaces (Netplan), resolve DNS issues, harden SSH daemon (disable root, key authentication), and configure UFW / iptables firewalls and Fail2ban.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Netplan Configuration SSH Hardening UFW & iptables Firewalls Fail2ban Brute-Force Defense Port Security Log Auditing (journalctl)
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Secure an internet-facing Linux server by disabling root SSH, enforcing 4096-bit key authentication, and configuring UFW firewall rules.
Module 06

Web Server Administration (Nginx / Apache) & Free SSL

Deploy and host production websites. Configure Nginx and Apache web servers, virtual hosts (server blocks), reverse proxy configurations, and install automated Let's Encrypt SSL certificates.

Key Skills & Technologies Mastered:
Nginx Server Blocks Reverse Proxy Architecture Virtual Hosts Let's Encrypt SSL (Certbot) HTTP to HTTPS Redirection Server Performance Tuning
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Hands-On Lab Project Assignment Host multiple production websites on a single Linux server with Nginx reverse proxying, load balancing, and automated SSL renewal.

Tools & Tech Stack Mastered

Get hands-on laboratory experience with industry-standard software and development environments:

Ubuntu Server RHEL / Rocky Linux Bash Shell Vim / Nano systemd SSH UFW / IPTables

Eligibility & Who Can Join

Target Learners: BCA, MCA, B.Sc IT, engineering students, network technicians, and aspiring cloud/DevOps/security specialists.

Career Roles You Can Apply For:
Linux Administrator Server Support Engineer Infrastructure Technician Junior DevOps Engineer Technical Support Specialist

Capstone Projects You Will Build

Showcase actual production-grade projects on GitHub and Behance to hiring recruiters.

Capstone Project

Automated Server Health & Memory Monitoring Script

Bash script that checks CPU load, disk storage thresholds, and RAM usage every 15 minutes, alerting admins when limits are exceeded.

Capstone Project

Automated Daily Database & Web Files Backup Utility

Cron-driven script compressing database dumps and web assets, storing backups with date stamps, and pruning archives older than 7 days.

Capstone Project

Hardened Production LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, PHP) Server

Setting up a complete, battle-tested web hosting server with strict firewall defense, fail2ban brute-force protection, and SSH keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about this course in Surat? Here are common answers.

Why is Linux so critical for an IT career in Surat and worldwide?

Almost all cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), production web servers, Docker containers, and Android systems run on Linux. Knowing Linux commands is a super-skill.

Which Linux distributions do we practice on in the lab?

We train you on both major enterprise families: Debian/Ubuntu Server (widely used in modern web firms) and Red Hat/Rocky Linux (used in corporate enterprises).

Does this course help with certifications like RHCSA?

Yes, our syllabus covers all the foundational domain objectives of the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

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