LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

Linux is not just another tool—it's the backbone of modern computing. This course is designed specifically for CSE/IT students to build hands-on skills in Linux while preparing for global certifications like RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, and LPIC. No strong coding skills? No problem. This course focuses on real system tasks, not programming. Whether you're aiming for a career in cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, or system administration, Linux is where it starts. Highlights: • Practical Approach • Live Demonstration of concepts • Interactive Sessions • Guided Projects • No coding knowledge required Learning Outcomes: 1. Gain hands-on Linux system administration skills aligned with global certifications like RHCSA. 2. Build confidence in managing real-world tasks like users, storage, networking, and services.

  • Master the Linux command line by learning essential skills including shell usage, file and directory management, text analysis with grep, I/O redirection, file archiving, user switching, and standard file permissions
  • Learn to automate repetitive Linux tasks by writing powerful shell scripts using variables, conditionals, loops, and functions — turning complex command sequences into efficient, reusable solutions for real-world system administration.
  • Learn to manage Linux storage from the ground up — partitioning disks, creating and removing physical volumes, organizing them into volume groups, and carving out logical volumes to build a flexible, scalable storage infrastructure
  • Learn to create, mount, and manage vfat, ext4, and xfs file systems, configure NFS network shares and autofs for automatic mounting, extend logical volumes on the fly, and effectively set up collaborative directories and resolve file permission issues in a live Linux environment.
  • Learn to schedule automated tasks using at and cron, manage system services with systemctl to control startup behavior at boot, and install or update software packages seamlessly from Red Hat Network, remote repositories, or the local file system
  • Learn to configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, set up hostname resolution, ensure network services start automatically at boot, and secure your Linux system by managing firewall rules using firewall-cmd
  • Learn to create, modify, and delete local user accounts and groups, manage password policies and aging, control group memberships, and configure superuser access — ensuring secure and organized user administration on any Linux system
  • Learn to configure and manage firewall rules using firewalld, control default file permissions, and administer SELinux by switching between enforcing and permissive modes, managing file and process contexts, configuring port labels, and fine-tuning system security through SELinux boolean settings.
  • Learn to pull container images from remote registries, build custom containers using Containerfiles, and manage the full container lifecycle — running, starting, stopping, and listing containers — using industry-standard podman commands aligned with modern DevOps and cloud practices.

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Cherry Khosla
Assistant Professor

Cherry Khosla is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science & Engineering (SCSE) at Lovely Professional University (LPU), with an impressive 17 years of experience in Linux systems and technology education. A seasoned Linux professional, she brings a rare blend of academic depth and practical industry knowledge to the classroom — empowering students from all tech backgrounds, whether AI, Cloud, DevOps, or Cybersecurity, to build strong, job-ready Linux skills. Over her career, Cherry Khosla has mentored and trained hundreds of students, helping them develop a solid command over Linux systems and prepare confidently for professional and certification challenges in the real world.


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Dr. Baljit Singh Saini
Professor

Dr. Baljit Singh Saini is a Professor and HOD in the School of Computing and AI at Lovely Professional University (LPU), bringing over 15 years of rich teaching experience in Linux and system administration. A Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) himself, Dr. Saini combines deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on industry expertise — making complex Linux concepts accessible, practical, and exam-ready for students across all tech specializations. He has successfully guided hundreds of students in clearing the RHCSA certification exam through his widely followed online content, available at youtube.com/dextutor — a trusted resource for Linux learners across India and beyond.