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Linux System Administration

Master Linux fundamentals from kernel architectures and POSIX interfaces to enterprise system management.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Linux system administration, bridging formal operating system theory with production enterprise operations. Learners explore core kernel subsystems, storage architectures, and process lifecycle mechanics alongside hands-on configuration of system services, access controls, and network security. Designed for aspiring engineers, this curriculum builds both deep academic understanding and industry-ready operational competence.

90h + 45h 2 certificates available
LinuxSystem AdministrationPOSIXKernel ArchitectureEnterprise Infrastructure

Curriculum

2 complete tracks. Study any or all — each has its own exam and certificate.

An academically rigorous exploration of Unix and Linux operating system theory, formal kernel architectures, memory virtualization, POSIX-compliant file systems, and low-level process execution models.

Examines operating system abstractions, memory segmentation, virtual memory layout, and th

  • Monolithic Kernel Design and the POSIX Interface Lab35 min
  • Virtual Memory Architecture and Page Translation Lab40 min
  • Interrupt Request Handling and Tasklet Deferral Lab30 min

Careers this prepares you for

  • Junior Linux System Administrator
  • Site Reliability Engineer Associate
  • Cloud Infrastructure Support Engineer
  • DevOps Systems Specialist

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.