The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) specialization is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the Linux environment. From mastering core Linux basics to advanced system management, this course offers a structured learning path that covers networking, security, storage management, containers, and virtualization. With hands-on labs and command reviews, you'll gain practical experience and confidence to tackle real-world challenges and prepare for the Linux Foundation LFCS exam. Master essential Linux management tasks, including networking, software management, and process scheduling. Enhance your security skills with lessons on local security settings, firewalls, and access control using AppArmor or SELinux. Gain proficiency in storage management, containers, virtualization, and open-source technologies like LDAP and Git.
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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
Prepare to Pass the LFCS Certification Exam.. Learn core Linux concepts and become familiar with the objectives of the LFCS certification exam.
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Key concepts for all the objectives on the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam.
Real-life Linux administration tasks.
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July 2025
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Specialization - 9 course series
What you'll learn
Master the installation and configuration of Ubuntu and CentOS Linux distributions.
Develop proficiency in using essential Linux commands and file management tools.
Gain expertise in advanced text processing and the use of Regular Expressions.
Understand and utilize the Bash Shell for efficient command-line operations.
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Master Linux permission management, including advanced permissions like SUID, SGID, and sticky bits.
Develop proficiency in user and group management for effective permission settings.
Gain expertise in storage management, including partitioning and file system mounting.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
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Master networking basics, System service management, and secure remote access with SSH.
Develop proficiency in software package management using apt, yum, and dnf.
Gain expertise in process management and task scheduling with cron and system timers.
Learn to effectively monitor and troubleshoot systems using Linux logging tools.
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Develop proficiency in Bash shell scripting and Linux kernel management.
Master advanced Systemd features, including unit dependencies and self-healing.
Gain expertise in network configuration and Linux logging systems.
Learn to manage the Linux boot procedure and troubleshoot effectively.
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Master local security enhancements using file access control lists and file system attributes.
Develop proficiency in configuring Linux firewalls with firewalld and UFW.
Gain expertise in mandatory access control using AppArmor and SELinux.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
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Master partition management using MBR and GPT systems.
Develop proficiency in creating and mounting Linux file systems.
Gain expertise in LVM for flexible storage management.
Learn to implement robust backup strategies with essential tools.
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Understand the evolution and functionality of containers from Linux kernel features.
Develop proficiency in managing container images, storage, and networking.
Master virtual machine creation and management using KVM and virt-manager.
Automate virtual machine deployments with cloud-init for efficient operations.
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Master centralized authentication by setting up and managing an LDAP server.
Develop proficiency in Git for collaborative development and version control.
Gain expertise in creating and managing Git repositories and branches.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
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What you'll learn
Experience a realistic exam environment with a comprehensive sample exam.
Assess your understanding of key Linux concepts and skills.
Review detailed solutions to identify areas for improvement.
Gain confidence and readiness for real-world certification exams.
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