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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition (Video Training), 3rd Edition

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  • Copyright 2023
  • Edition: 3rd
  • Online Video
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-823061-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-823061-6

20+ Hours of Video Instruction

Your full resource to successfully study for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive video training that will teach you core Linux concepts and usage along with clear explanations on the objectives of the LFCS exam. To offer this course in a way that is most efficient for you, the contents have been developed to build on your existing Linux knowledge. You will start with Linux Fundamentals, 2nd edition, a full video course on Linux basics, concepts, practices, and theories so you can get the foundational knowledge you need. You will then dive into the core part of the LFCS exam--including Advanced System Administration--and managing storage, security, SSH services, and virtualization. Each lesson ends with a lab for you to practice the skills learned in each lesson. These labs also act as training for the hands-on LFCS exam.

The LFCS section explores more advanced LFCS topics. It covers Advanced Systems Management; security; storage; containers and virtualization; and open-source solutions. The course then ends with a practice exam so you can test your skills, compare your answers to mine, and get a feel for the exam before you take the test.

Topics included in course:

Linux Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

  • Module 1: Essential Commands
  • Module 2: User and Group Management and Permissions
  • Module 3: Operating Running Systems

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

  • Module 1: Advanced Systems Management
  • Module 2: Managing Security
  • Module 3: Managing Storage
  • Module 4: Containers and Virtualization
  • Module 5: Using Essential Open Source Solutions
  • Module 6: Practice Exam

Skill Level:

  • Beginner to Intermediate

Learn How To:

  • Key concepts for all the objectives on the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam
  • Real-life Linux administration tasks

Course requirement:

  • The ideal target student wants to learn Linux from the ground up and carry through to the LFCS exam. They will start with the Linux Fundamentals portion of the course, and then get into the details for LFCS exam prep.

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) certification candidates
  • Anyone interested in learning about Linux from the ground up
  • Junior system administrators who want to deepen their skills
  • Administrators currently administering UNIX systems and developers who write software for Linux
  • DevOps Engineers who want to build their Linux skills

About Pearson Video Training:

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training at http://www.informit.com/video.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Linux Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Module 1: Essential Commands

Lesson 1: Installing Linux

Lesson 2: Using Essential Tools

Lesson 3: Essential File Management Tools

Lesson 4: Advanced File Management Tools

Lesson 5: Working with Text Files

Lesson 6: Advanced Text File Processing

Lesson 7: Connecting to a Server

Lesson 8: Working with the Bash Shell

Module 2: User and Group Management and Permissions

Lesson 9: User and Group Management

Lesson 10: Permissions Management

Lesson 11: Storage Management Essentials

Module 3: Operating Running Systems

Lesson 12: Managing Networking

Lesson 13: Working with Systemd

Lesson 14: Managing Software

Lesson 15: Managing SSH

Lesson 16: Managing Time

Lesson 17: Process Management

Lesson 18: Scheduling Tasks

Lesson 19: Reading Log Files

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Module 1: Advanced Systems Management

Lesson 1: Shell Scripting Basics

Lesson 2: The Kernel

Lesson 3: Advanced Systemd Features

Lesson 4: Networking

Lesson 5: Logging

Lesson 6: Processes

Lesson 7: The Boot Procedure

Module 2: Managing Security

Lesson 8: Managing Local Security

Lesson 9: Firewall Management

Lesson 10: SELinux and Apparmor

Module 3: Managing Storage

Lesson 11: Partitions

Lesson 12: Filesystems and Mounts

Lesson 13: Logical Volume Manager

Lesson 14: Backups

Module 4: Containers and Virtualization

Lesson 15: Containers

Lesson 16: Virtual Machines

Module 5: Using Essential Open Source Solutions

Lesson 17: LDAP

Lesson 18: Git

Module 6: Practice Exam

Lesson 19: Sample Exam

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