Course Outline

Introduction

Review of Oracle Linux 8 Fundamentals

  • Recap of key concepts from Oracle Linux System Administration I for government
  • Understanding advanced shell scripting techniques for government operations
  • Review of file system management and permissions for enhanced security in public sector environments

User and Group Management

  • Advanced user and group management strategies to enhance organizational efficiency for government
  • Configuring system-wide user environments to ensure consistent access controls for government systems
  • Managing user quotas and monitoring usage to optimize resource allocation in public sector operations

Security Enhancements

  • Implementing SELinux for robust security policies in government IT infrastructure
  • Managing firewalls with firewalld to protect sensitive data for government agencies
  • Utilizing security auditing tools and techniques to ensure compliance and accountability for government
  • Configuring sudo for fine-grained administrative access to maintain strict control over system management for government

Performance Monitoring and Tuning

  • Using performance monitoring tools to optimize system efficiency for government operations
  • System logging and log management with rsyslog and journald to enhance transparency and accountability in public sector IT
  • Performance optimization strategies for CPU, memory, and I/O to improve operational effectiveness for government systems

System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Configuring and analyzing system logs to identify and resolve issues efficiently for government
  • Kernel crash analysis and using kdump to ensure system reliability in public sector environments
  • Diagnosing and resolving boot issues to minimize downtime for critical government systems
  • Handling disk space and managing partitions effectively to optimize storage resources for government operations

Automation with Bash and Shell Scripting

  • Advanced Bash scripting techniques to automate routine tasks in public sector IT environments
  • Using cron jobs and systemd timers for automation to streamline administrative processes for government
  • Writing scripts for automating routine administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency for government

Network Configuration and Management

  • Managing and troubleshooting network services to ensure reliable connectivity in government operations
  • Configuring network interfaces with NetworkManager to support seamless network management for government
  • Firewall configuration with iptables and nftables to enhance security in public sector IT infrastructure
  • Implementing secure remote access with SSH and VPNs to facilitate remote work securely for government employees

Package Management and Software Installation

  • Advanced dnf usage for package management to streamline software deployment for government systems
  • Configuring repositories and installing third-party software to support specialized public sector applications
  • Managing software updates and patches to maintain system integrity and security for government operations

System Backup and Recovery

  • Using rsync and tar for backups to ensure data protection in government IT environments
  • Automated backup strategies to minimize data loss and downtime for critical government systems
  • Restoring systems from backups to quickly recover from system failures in public sector operations

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Completion of Oracle Linux System Administration I or equivalent experience
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command-line tools

Audience

  • System administrators for government and other organizations
  • IT professionals responsible for maintaining secure and efficient systems
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