Linux: Kernels and Logging for System Administration

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Free Online Course: Linux: Kernels and Logging for System Administration provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Linux: Kernels and Logging for System Administration is taught by Grant McWilliams.

Overview
  • Learn how to customize and configure the Linux kernel on CentOS 7, and manage the GRUB boot loader, system initialization, and system logging.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you should know
    1. The Linux Boot Loader
    • Understanding the Linux boot process
    • GRUB overview
    • Create a custom GRUB menu entry
    • Booting into the emergency target
    2. System Initialization
    • Linux init services
    • Introduction to systemd services
    • Get systemd service status
    • Manage systemd services
    • Make systemd services persistent
    3. The Linux Kernel
    • Linux kernel directory structure
    • Update the kernel
    • Manage kernel modules
    4. System Logging
    • Search log files
    • View system log files
    • View systemd journal
    • Use rsyslog filters
    • Rotate log files
    Conclusion
    • Next steps