| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Kampala, Uganda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 5 Days | USD 2,000 | USD 2,000 | Enroll |
| Dubai, UAE | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Abuja, Nigeria | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Accra, Ghana | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Pretoria, South Africa | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Start & End Date | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Enroll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16–Mar 24, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 30–Apr 07, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 13–Apr 21, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 27–May 05, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 11–May 19, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 25–Jun 02, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 08–Jun 16, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 22–Jun 30, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jul 06–Jul 14, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jul 20–Jul 28, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 03–Aug 11, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 17–Aug 25, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 31–Sep 08, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Sep 14–Sep 22, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Sep 28–Oct 06, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Oct 12–Oct 20, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Oct 26–Nov 03, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 09–Nov 17, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 23–Dec 01, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 07–Dec 15, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 21–Dec 29, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 04–Jan 12, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 18–Jan 26, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Feb 01–Feb 09, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
About the Course
Linux servers form the backbone of today’s global IT infrastructure—powering everything from cloud computing platforms and data centers to enterprise networks, embedded systems, and mission-critical web services. Renowned for their stability, security, and open-source flexibility, Linux systems are essential for organizations seeking reliable, scalable, and cost-effective computing environments.
This comprehensive, hands-on Training on Linux Server Administration is designed to equip participants with practical, in-depth skills in deploying, configuring, securing, and maintaining Linux servers. Through a combination of interactive demonstrations, guided labs, and real-world exercises, participants will learn to manage both standalone and networked Linux systems with confidence. The course emphasizes essential system administration competencies, including command-line mastery, user and file system management, service configuration, networking, automation, and system hardening—preparing participants to support enterprise-grade Linux infrastructures and advance toward professional certification paths such as RHCSA or LPIC.
Target Participants
This Training on Linux Server Administration is designed for:
- System Administrators, IT Officers, and Network Engineers
- Web, Cloud, and Database Administrators
- Support Technicians and Infrastructure Managers
- Professionals transitioning from Windows to Linux administration
- Anyone aiming to pursue LPI, RHCSA, or CompTIA Linux+ certifications
What You Will Learn
By the end of this Training on Linux Server Administration the participants will be able to:
- Install, configure, and manage Linux servers
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies
- Configure networking, firewalls, and services
- Automate system tasks using shell scripting
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues
- Apply best practices for system hardening and disaster recovery
Course Duration
One week
Course Outline
Introduction to Linux and the Command Line
- Overview of Linux distributions and architecture
- File system hierarchy and navigation
- Using the shell and command-line interface
- Managing files, directories, and permissions
- Package management
System Installation and Boot Process
- Installing Linux
- Configuring bootloaders (GRUB)
- Understanding system initialization (systemd)
- Runlevels, targets, and service management
- Troubleshooting boot issues
User and Group Administration
- Creating and managing users and groups
- Setting passwords and authentication controls
- File ownership and permission management
- Using sudo and access control lists (ACLs)
- Security policies for user accounts
File Systems and Storage Management
- Partitioning disks and creating file systems
- Mounting and unmounting devices
- Logical Volume Management (LVM)
- RAID configuration and storage optimization
- Backup and restore tools (rsync, tar, dump)
Process and Service Management
- Monitoring and controlling processes
- Scheduling jobs
- Managing services with systemd
- Log management using syslog and journalctl
- Performance tuning basics
Networking and Server Configuration
- Configuring IP addresses and network interfaces
- Setting up SSH for remote access
- Implementing DNS and DHCP on Linux
- Network troubleshooting
- Configuring network bonding and VLANs
Linux Server Services and Web Hosting
- Installing and managing Apache and Nginx web servers
- Setting up FTP and file-sharing services
- Configuring mail services
- Securing and optimizing web servers
- Automating deployments with Ansible (intro)
Security, Firewall, and Automation
- Configuring firewalls
- System hardening and patch management
- Securing SSH and managing SELinux/AppArmor
- Writing shell scripts for automation
- Monitoring security logs and intrusion detection
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group works and case studies.
Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.
