30-days Money-Back Guarantee
Learn Red Hat Linux & CentOS: Use the in-demand skills to start a career as a Linux Server Admin or Linux Administrator!
Updated on Sep, 2026
IT and Software , Operating Systems and Servers, Linux
Training 5 or more people ?
Get your team access to 10000+ top Tutorials Point courses anytime, anywhere.
If you want to learn Linux system administration and supercharge your career, read on.
Hello. My name is Jason Cannon and I'm the author of Linux for Beginners, the founder of the Linux Training Academy, and an instructor to thousands of satisfied students. I started my IT career in the late 1990s as a Unix and Linux Systems Engineer and I'll be sharing my real-world Linux experience with you throughout this course.
By the end of this course, you will fully understand the most fundamental concepts of Linux server administration. More importantly, you will be able to put those concepts to use in practical real-world situations. You'll be able to configure, maintain, and support a variety of Linux systems. You can even use the skills you learned to become a Linux System Engineer or Linux System Administrator.
In this series of videos, I'll be sharing with you some of my favourite Linux command line tricks. These tips will make your life easier at the command line, speed up your workflow, and make you feel like a certified Linux command line Ninja! If you want to see the pages of Command Line Kung-Fu come to life, then you have to watch these videos!
This Linux course doesn't make any assumptions about your background or knowledge of Linux. You need no prior knowledge to benefit from this course. You will be guided step by step using a logical and systematic approach. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy for anyone to understand.
Here is what you will learn by taking Linux Bootcamp:
How do you get access to a Linux server if you haven't already done so?
What a Linux distribution is and which one to choose?
What software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers?
What is SSH, and how do you use it?
The file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation.
The basic Linux commands you'll use most often.
Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories.
Listing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files.
Exactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease.
How to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors.
Two methods to search for files and directories.
How to compare the contents of files.
What pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them.
How to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy.
How and why to redirect input and output from applications.
How to customize your shell prompt.
How to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history.
How to schedule and automate jobs using cron.
How to switch users and run processes as others.
How to find and install the software.
How the boot process works on Linux servers and what you can do to control it.
The various types of messages generated by a Linux system, where they're stored, and how to automatically prevent them from filling up your disks.
Disk management, partitioning, and file system creation.
Logical Volume Manager (LVM) - extending disk space without downtime, migrating data from one storage to another, and more.
Managing Linux users and groups.
Networking concepts that apply to system administration and specifically how to configure Linux network interfaces.
How to configure sudo.
Managing processes and jobs.
Linux shell scripting
Unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee - that's my promise of your success!
What you learn in Linux Bootcamp applies to any Linux environment including CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux, Linux Mint, RedHat Linux, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Slackware, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and more.
Enroll now and start learning the skills you need to level up your career!
By the end of this course, you will understand the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and be able to apply that knowledge in a practical and useful manner.
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since then, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Jason has professional experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects, including Debian, Slackware, Arch Linux, CrunchBang, Raspberry Pi OS, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.
He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners," "Command Line Kung Fu," and "Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning."
Use your certificate to make a career change or to advance in your current career.
Become a valued member of Tutorials Point and enjoy unlimited access to our vast library of top-rated Video Courses
Master prominent technologies at full length and become a valued certified professional.