Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

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Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

Instructor: Michael Solomon

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to automate Linux administration tasks using advanced Bash scripting techniques including functions, error handling, and cron scheduling
How to use Python scripts for Linux system automation tasks including file management, process control, and API interactions
How to systematically troubleshoot Linux system and network issues using diagnostic tools, log analysis, and performance monitoring

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course brings together automation, advanced scripting, and systematic troubleshooting, the skills that take a Linux administrator from competent to exceptional. Covering expert instruction across shell scripting automation, Python on Linux, configuration management concepts, and Linux system and network troubleshooting, learners develop the skills to manage Linux environments at scale.

Learners benefit by understanding how to automate repetitive administration tasks, use Python for system automation alongside Bash, apply configuration management principles, and troubleshoot complex Linux system and network issues using diagnostic tools and methodology. By the end of this course, learners will be able to automate Linux administration workflows and resolve system and network issues systematically across enterprise Linux environments.

This chapter introduces modern Linux automation and orchestration by exploring tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

This chapter continues modern Linux automation and orchestration by building practical scripting skills with shell and Python, managing code with Git, and applying responsible AI and automation practices.

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4 videos1 assignment

This chapter focuses on Linux monitoring and troubleshooting by reviewing system monitoring concepts, diagnosing hardware, storage, network, performance, and security issues, and using available documentation to support effective problem resolution.

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment

9 videosTotal 116 minutes

Troubleshooting Linux Systems8 minutes
Troubleshooting Linux Systems Demo11 minutes
Troubleshooting Hardware7 minutes
Troubleshooting Hardware Demo12 minutes
Troubleshooting Storage16 minutes
Troubleshooting Networking18 minutes
Troubleshooting Performance16 minutes
Troubleshooting Security16 minutes
Documentation12 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Troubleshooting Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 14 minutes

Troubleshooting Assignment14 minutes

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1 assignment

Instructor

Michael Solomon

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