Master core administrative skills needed to manage Oracle Linux 9 systems. This advanced-level course helps you prepare for the Oracle Linux 8 Advanced System Administrator (1Z0-106) exam and is ideal for professionals looking to elevate their Linux system administration expertise across multiple enterprise environments.
Oracle Linux 9 Administration
Elevate your Linux skills with hands-on Oracle expertise
Our five-day course is ideal for professionals managing Red Hat-based Linux environments. You’ll gain real-world experience configuring boot loaders, managing users, securing systems with SELinux, working with file systems, setting up networking, managing virtual machines, and deploying containers to optimise and protect enterprise environments.
Learning objectives
- Configure and manage the GRUB2 boot loader effectively.
- Create and maintain Linux users, groups, and permissions.
- Manage XFS, EXT4, and Btrfs file systems efficiently.
- Configure and troubleshoot SELinux security policies.
- Install and manage packages using DNF and RPM.
- Set up secure SSH server and client connections.
- Create and manage virtual machines in Oracle Linux.
- Deploy and maintain Docker and Podman container environments
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn advanced system administration techniques, including GRUB2 configuration, user management, virtualisation, containerisation, and system logging during our course. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of Oracle Linux 9 and develop essential skills that are applicable across various enterprise Linux distributions, including CentOS, Fedora and RHEL.
Boot and filesystem configuration
Master GRUB2 boot loader setup, device discovery, disk partitioning, and file system creation using XFS, EXT4 and Btrfs with this course. You’ll learn how to mount devices, configure UUIDs and labels, and maintain file system integrity with diagnostic tools. Practical exercises also help to build your confidence in system recovery, performance tuning, and ensuring long-term system stability.
User, security and process management
Gain real-world skills in managing Linux users, groups and passwords, configuring SELinux, setting ACLs, and applying file permissions. Learn to monitor processes, create systemd units, and secure access with SSH key authentication and firewalld. By the end of our course, you’ll be able to confidently control user access and manage services for compliance and security.
Networking and system services
Discover how to configure IPv4 and IPv6 networks, analyse network traffic with Wireshark, and set up NTP/PTP for accurate time synchronisation during this course. You’ll also build secure SSH environments, configure firewalld, manage logging locally and remotely, and automate tasks with cron and anacron. Giving you the skills to maintain network reliability, security, and efficient system operations across enterprise environments.
Containers and system installation
Learn to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containers with Docker and Podman, working with image imports, exports, storage volumes, and disk cloning. You’ll also gain step-by-step experience installing Oracle Linux, from initial setup to configuring networking, user accounts, and software selection, giving you the skills to efficiently manage enterprise-ready Linux environments.
What’s included
- Five days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
Key facts
Ideal for
New and aspiring Linux administrators, DevOps engineers, system support teams and technical managers needing to manage Oracle Linux systems in enterprise settings.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with Linux command line or completion of our Linux Introduction course is recommended. Shell scripting familiarity is a plus.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Our Oracle Linux 9 Administration course provides you essential training for system administrators and IT professionals looking to gain advanced skills in Oracle Linux 9 management and configuration.
What version of Linux is covered in this course?
This course is based on Oracle Linux 9, closely following the official Oracle curriculum. The administration concepts and techniques you learn are also applicable to other Red Hat-based distributions, including CentOS, Fedora, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
What practical skills will I gain?
You will develop the ability to manage users and groups, configure and maintain file systems, automate administrative tasks, build and manage virtual machines, and deploy containers, all through immersive, real-world training in our live lab environment.
Do I need to install any software beforehand?
No prior installation is required. All necessary tools, command-line utilities, and practice environments are provided within our secure live lab setup, ensuring you can complete every exercise without needing your own Linux system in advance.
What networking topics are included?
Networking modules include configuring IPv4 and IPv6 connections, capturing and analysing network traffic with Wireshark, setting up secure SSH access, and synchronising time using NTP and PTP protocols to ensure precise and reliable network operations.
Will I learn about SELinux in this course?
Yes. You’ll complete a dedicated section on SELinux, learning how to configure and troubleshoot its security policies, manage file permissions, apply access control lists (ACLs), and secure network services with firewalld for enhanced system protection.
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