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Oracle Linux Overview

  • Architecture and available editions
  • Key enhancements in Oracle Linux 10
  • System prerequisites and supported hardware platforms
  • Deployment procedures and post-installation configuration for government environments

Essential Command Line Operations

  • Shell navigation and terminal interface basics
  • File and directory management protocols
  • Text file manipulation techniques
  • Authorization and ownership controls
  • Use of wildcards and command history utilities
  • Accessing system documentation and help resources

User and Group Identity Management

  • Creation and maintenance of user accounts
  • Group creation and membership administration
  • Implementation of password policies and account expiration rules
  • Configuration of user environment variables
  • Delegation of administrative privileges via sudo
  • Account security and locking mechanisms

File Systems and Storage Infrastructure

  • Literary Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) compliance
  • Disk partitioning and physical layout planning
  • XFS file system fundamentals
  • Mounting and unmounting storage volumes
  • Configuration of persistent mounts using /etc/fstab
  • Logical Volume Manager (LVM) administration
  • Swap space allocation and management
  • File system integrity and maintenance utilities

Software Package Administration

  • Fundamentals of the DNF package manager
  • Repository configuration and software sources
  • Procedures for installing, removing, and updating software packages
  • Management of local Oracle Linux repositories for government deployments
  • Standardization of system-wide update workflows

Process and Service Lifecycle Management

  • Process monitoring and job control
  • Utilization of system resource monitoring tools
  • Administration of systemd services and units
  • Boot target configuration and runlevel management
  • Analysis of system journal logs

Network Configuration and Management

  • Network fundamentals and interface configuration
  • Administration via NetworkManager
  • Hostname resolution and Domain Name System (DNS) setup
  • Configuration of static and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) networking
  • Diagnostic techniques for network troubleshooting
  • Secure Shell (SSH) server and client configuration for secure remote access

Security Administration Framework

  • Core Linux security principles and concepts
  • Implementation of Extended Access Control Lists (ACLs) and permissions
  • Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) fundamentals and policy structure
  • Management of SELinux contexts and boolean settings
  • Firewall configuration using firewalld
  • SSH hardening measures and key-based authentication protocols
  • System update procedures and security patch management

System Monitoring and Performance Optimization

  • Monitoring of CPU, memory, and disk utilization
  • Analysis of system log data
  • Deployment of performance monitoring tools and utilities
  • Resource usage analysis for capacity planning
  • Troubleshooting protocols for common system anomalies

Task Automation and Scheduling

  • Scheduled task management using Cron
  • Implementation of systemd timers as an alternative scheduling mechanism
  • Execution of one-time tasks via the At command
  • Introduction to shell scripting for operational automation
  • Practical examples of automated administrative tasks

Backup, Recovery, and Diagnostic Procedures

  • Development of backup strategies and selection of appropriate tools
  • Utilization of archive and compression utilities
  • Data recovery techniques for critical files
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting for boot failures
  • Overview of rescue mode and GRUB bootloader configuration
  • Procedures for full system recovery in government IT contexts

Oracle Linux Specific Capabilities and Course Summary

  • Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) features
  • Ksplice zero-downtime patching capabilities
  • Access to Oracle Linux repositories and technical support for government users
  • Review of administration best practices and compliance standards
  • Final practical assessment of acquired skills

Requirements

**Prerequisites** * Foundational knowledge of Linux command-line interfaces and file system architecture. * Competency in core networking principles, including IP addressing, Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, and Secure Shell (SSH) protocols. **Target Audience** * System administrators tasked with the deployment and operational management of Oracle Linux environments for government applications. * Infrastructure engineers supporting data center operations or cloud deployments within the Oracle ecosystem. * DevOps practitioners aiming to establish Oracle Linux as the standardized platform for mission-critical production workloads.
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