Linux Training in Nicosia

Red Hat: DevOps Culture and Practice Enablement (TL500) is a practical, hands-on course designed to assist teams in adopting DevOps principles and practices through a real-world, end-to-end project utilising open-source tools and agile methodologies.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to implement DevOps practices in a collaborative, practical environment while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply DevOps principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and team collaboration techniques.
• Effectively work with containerisation, version control, and automation tools.
• Cultivate a DevOps mindset and facilitate cultural change within teams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical work.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and SREs who wish to build, manage, and deploy containerized applications using Podman and OpenShift.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand container technology and its applications.
• Build and manage containers using Podman.
• Deploy containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Troubleshoot container deployments.

Linux is a robust open-source operating system extensively utilized in server infrastructure, embedded systems, and enterprise environments.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate system administrators seeking practical expertise in managing Linux servers. Participants will learn to configure system components, secure access points, and address institutional IT requirements.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring a Linux server from the ground up.
• Effectively managing users, groups, and access permissions.
• Creating and managing local file systems and partitions.
• Configuring basic networking protocols and essential services.
• Executing package management tasks specific to the chosen Linux distribution.
• Implementing fundamental security measures and automation scripts.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical drills.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• To request a tailored training session for this course, please contact us to arrange details.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators, cloud administrators, and DevOps professionals aiming to effectively install, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters while preparing for the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280) exam.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and implement core concepts of OpenShift architecture and administration.
• Effectively manage OpenShift clusters, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Gain practical experience with the tasks assessed in the EX280 exam.
• Build confidence in administering OpenShift clusters through hands-on exercises.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced system administrators and automation engineers aiming to automate configuration, orchestration, and application delivery within hybrid enterprise environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure systems are up-to-date and running efficiently.
• Master user and group management along with file permissions and security.
• Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations.
• Develop the ability to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management.
• Take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence.

Red Hat System Administration III concentrates on automating Linux system administration tasks through the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

This instructor-led, live training—available either online or onsite—is designed for intermediate-level Linux system administrators who aim to automate routine administrative duties and prepare for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam based on RHEL 9.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Creating and executing Ansible playbooks to automate Linux administration.
• Deploying and managing systems by leveraging Ansible roles, inventories, and variables.
• Controlling access, configuring services, and automating security policies.
• Preparing for and sitting the EX294 RHCE certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on implementation within Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
• Guided labs focusing on automation tasks that align with RHCE exam objectives.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course tailored to your specific automation or certification goals, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate system administrators who wish to acquire the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to proficiently manage and utilize Rocky Linux in various real-world scenarios and business applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate, install, configure, and manage a Rocky Linux system with proficiency.
• Administer system tasks and implement robust security measures.
• Comprehend the principles of virtualization and containerization.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies and optimize system performance.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators and IT professionals aiming to master Linux system administration.

By the conclusion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Effectively manage Linux systems and servers.
• Carry out key system administration tasks.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking in Linux.
• Implement security measures to protect Linux systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level Linux system administrators who intend to take the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam to demonstrate their capability in managing multiple systems using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and use Ansible.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible.
• Managing Linux network configurations and automating the deployment of network services.
• Learn the basics of shell scripting for automation.
• Automate security patching and compliance checks.
• Take the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators and IT engineers seeking to efficiently manage RHEL systems, automate workflows with Ansible, and prepare for Red Hat certifications.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL.
• Effectively manage users, groups, and permissions.
• Optimize file systems and handle storage management.
• Automate administrative tasks using Ansible.
• Configure and manage network services.
• Implement security measures and system monitoring.
• Prepare for Red Hat certifications (RHCSA and RHCE).

This instructor-led live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators aiming to develop Linux administration skills using CentOS.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CentOS 8.
• Manage users and groups, control, and monitor system processes.
• Configure network services and security.
• Implement storage solutions and perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.

This live, instructor-led training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for individuals seeking a robust understanding of open-source IT and cloud computing fundamentals.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the principles of open-source software and appreciate its advantages.
• Navigate and effectively use the Linux command-line interface.
• Comprehend key cloud computing concepts and terminology.
• Explore diverse cloud deployment models and services.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at developers or anyone who wishes to learn how to use Skupper to create secure communication within a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn and understand the fundamentals of Skupper.
• Setup and configure Skupper in multiple namespaces.
• Configure Skupper security and allow multi-cloud communication for applications.

This course addresses the following questions:

• How to carry out basic system operations?
• Where to locate information and how to obtain assistance?
• How does the system function?
• What are the different file types within the system?
• How to resolve issues efficiently and quickly?

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for sysadmins, DevOps professionals, and developers who wish to use CloudForms to manage virtual infrastructures through a centralized interface.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CloudForms on different virtual machine and cloud platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, and VMware).
• Create a centralized management interface for monitoring multiple clusters.
• Enhance the security control and configuration policies of an entire infrastructure.
• Transform a distributed virtual infrastructure into a unified hybrid environment.
• Optimize workload performance and efficiency by automating orchestration and workflows.

In this instructor-led live training in Nicosia, participants will discover the key features of DNS while undertaking exercises related to the setup and configuration of a BIND DNS server on Linux. The curriculum starts by revisiting core networking concepts, then advances to practical setup and configuration tasks. Gradually, the instruction and activities transition toward complex topics such as security, availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.

• Designed for Linux/Unix administrators and developers eager to engage with Linux/Unix servers.
• Beginners with foundational Linux skills and knowledge can successfully follow this course by closely adhering to the instructor’s lab exercises and explanations.
• Aimed at providing ample practice in managing Linux servers and demonstrating that understanding Linux/Unix environments is straightforward.
• The course is delivered in a 40% lecture, 50% hands-on lab, and 10% Q&A format over five days, with a strong emphasis on practical, lab-based activities.
• You will learn how to deploy and manage the top four Linux servers that deliver essential network services to mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Instructions are adaptable to any Linux distribution, with Fedora and CentOS being the most commonly used.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers and developers who wish to use Fedora CoreOS to reduce the maintenance and upgrade costs of running containerized applications on Kubernetes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Fedora CoreOS.
• Set up Kubernetes cluster on Fedora CoreOS.
• Run and manage Kubernetes deployments on Fedora CoreOS.
• Automatically update Fedora OS with the latest OS improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.

Go (Golang) is an open-source programming language created by Google. A prominent application of Go is in the realm of Linux and Unix systems programming.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will master the fundamentals of systems programming using Go, engaging in practical exercises that explore the language's diverse capabilities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp the core principles of Go systems programming
• Configure the Go development environment
• Write software using Go
• Leverage both basic and advanced Go features for Unix and Linux systems development
• Understand and utilize Goroutines
• Develop efficient, lightweight code with Go
• Write low-level networking code using Go

Target Audience

• Programmers
• Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This course equips participants with the essential tools to develop intermediate proficiency in the Linux operating system. By gaining a thorough understanding of system operations, learners will be able to edit, manage, and structure programs in a manner that best suits their organization's needs.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux distribution derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a full alternative to the proprietary firmware typically provided by manufacturers for numerous wireless routers and network appliances.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills necessary to configure a wireless router using LEDE.

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course format

• A blend of lectures, interactive discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Discover the essentials of developing applications within the Linux environment. Through this instructor-led course, you will gain practical experience with the tools and methodologies required for Linux application development, while exploring the distinct features and techniques specific to Linux.

This course instructs you on how to containerize, host, deploy, and configure applications within a multi-node cluster. Additionally, it prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration is among the most sought-after skills in the IT industry. Whether you are preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, seeking training to launch a new career in Linux IT, transitioning from another platform to Linux, or simply refreshing your sysadmin skills, this instructor-led course will equip you with the essential knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training, offered online or onsite at Nicosia, is designed for individuals aiming to enhance their proficiency in Linux system configuration, administration, and the command-line interface.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

managing networking, system services, and user account administration, as well as familiarizing themselves with virtualization, containerization, and DevOps principles.

This instructor-led, live training, available in Nicosia (either online or onsite), is designed for individuals aiming to acquire essential Linux skills.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

administering, configuring, and upgrading Linux systems within the three major Linux distribution families: Debian/Ubuntu and Red Hat/CentOS/Fedora, as well as mastering the tools and concepts necessary to efficiently build and manage an enterprise Linux infrastructure.

This instructor-led course guides you through the various risks and threats present in today’s landscape. It demonstrates how to leverage best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract these threats, while teaching you the essential skills required to detect and recover from security breaches when they occur.

Ensuring your Linux systems operate at peak efficiency is a vital responsibility for most Linux IT professionals. This course equips you with the essential tools, subsystems, and methodologies required to extract the maximum possible performance from your Linux environment.

This course explores the fundamental principles utilized to construct and manage a Kubernetes cluster within a production setting, leveraging tools that are independent of any specific vendor. We will build a cluster, define its network configuration, expand its capacity, deploy applications, and set up the storage, security, and other essential components required for standard operations. By exposing learners to the diverse skill set needed for production-level Kubernetes administration, this course provides outstanding preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

This instructor-led course delivers a comprehensive range of best practices for securing containerized applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout the build, deployment, and runtime phases.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at IT professionals who wish to plan and execute enterprise-scale migrations from Windows to Linux workstations and servers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to assess readiness, develop migration roadmaps, select distributions, implement migration techniques, manage application compatibility, and execute change management strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) targets beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level IT professionals who wish to use Linux networking tools to build, configure, and support a custom router with WAN, LAN bridging, NAT, and DHCP services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to configure network interfaces, enable routing and NAT, deploy DHCP services, and troubleshoot router connectivity issues.

Acquire essential Linux Systems Administration capabilities within a workshop setting. (Ubuntu or CentOS)

Target Audience:

Professionals aiming to shift into Linux engineering and administration positions.
Novices seeking to comprehend the workings of the Linux operating system and its management.
Individuals preparing for professional certifications such as LPI Level 1 or RHCSA.

Description:

This curriculum is structured to educate participants on the benefits of Linux-based operating systems, their significance in enterprise environments, and methods for understanding and administering them. Tailored for relative beginners, the course covers all necessary skills for managing a small-scale Linux infrastructure.

Through a blend of demonstrations and hands-on exercises, we will walk you through the relevant commands, tools, and processes required to become a proficient administrator in a professional Linux environment.

The demand for skills in running and maintaining Linux environments is exceptionally high.
If you possess little to no Linux experience yet aspire to become a capable administrator swiftly, this course provides all the necessary tools to enter the dynamic and challenging field of Linux administration.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Comprehend the concept of GNU/Linux and its role in modern IT
• Install a Linux distribution from the ground up
• Configure users, groups, storage, and networking on a Linux-based computer
• Confidently navigate the command line interface (CLI) on any Linux server
• Understand services, processes, and system resources
• Install, remove, and configure software.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced users.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical work.
• Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Linux is an open-source operating system highly favored by developers for its stability, flexibility, and customizability.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills to utilize the Linux Command Line and apply essential commands effectively.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a solid grasp of the Linux File System and Command Line interface.
• Navigate the Linux File System efficiently using appropriate commands.
• Create and manipulate files and directories via the command line.
• Develop their own custom Linux commands.

Target Audience

• Individuals seeking to begin their journey with Linux.
• Windows or Mac users considering a transition to Linux.
• Current Linux users aiming to enhance their proficiency with the Command Line.

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice.

This hands-on course aims to familiarize system administrators with the Linux high-availability stack, specifically focusing on Pacemaker and DRBD. Throughout the training, participants will construct a two-node cluster to deliver a straightforward highly-available service (such as PostgreSQL or NFS) via a virtual IP address. The curriculum also explores non-high-availability applications of DRBD.

During this course, participants will gain insights into the following topics:

• Understanding denial of service attacks, flooding, sniffing, and man-in-the-middle (MITM) scenarios.
• Techniques for transitioning from network-level attacks to server exploitation.
• Methods for capturing packets on the network, including environments utilizing switches.
• Strategies for monitoring diverse network combinations globally.
• Best practices for effective network monitoring.
• Configuration of firewalls.
• Implementation of encrypted connections.
• Creation and management of network tunnels.
• Logging network packets.
• Performing port scans.
• Reducing the number of unnecessary services running on a server to enhance security.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for network engineers who wish to apply Linux for network engineering purposes.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Linux services for networking.
• Implement Linux-based switches as alternatives to traditional hardware.
• Utilize Linux commands to manage system processes.
• Set up an SDN to automate network maintenance procedures.

This Linux System Administration training course is designed for IT professionals who wish to learn core Linux System Administration skills.

Using a combination of demonstrations and practical exercises, this course will guide participants through the relevant commands, tools and processes needed to become a successful administrator of a professional Linux environment.

Participants will learn how to

• Setup, maintain and troubleshoot a Linux system
• Manage users on a Linux system
• Set up and install server software (web server, ftp server, vnc server, etc.)
• Deploy and monitor a production system
• Implement basic system security

Audience

• IT professionals on the path to becoming a Linux system administrator or network administrators
• Beginners who want to learn how to manage a Linux system.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Lots of exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• Linux is available in different flavours (Debian/Ubuntu, CentOS/Fedora/Red Hat, Suse, etc.).
• This training can be customized for any flavor. Please contact us to arrange.

NixOS is a Linux distribution built on the Nix package manager, offering fully declarative and reproducible system configuration. By describing entire operating systems as pure functions, NixOS eliminates configuration drift and enables atomic rollbacks, making it ideal for sovereign infrastructure that must be auditable and exactly reproducible.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is intended for embedded engineers and system administrators who aim to build, customize, and deploy OpenBMC firmware for server management.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) is aimed at hardware validation and system test engineers who wish to implement, test, and troubleshoot IPMI and sensor management on OpenBMC platforms.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) is designed for embedded Linux developers seeking to master the OpenBMC build system, customize layers, and create production-ready BMC firmware images.

This hands-on course is designed for system administrators, developers, embedded engineers, and desktop users (including managers) who wish to gain a foundational understanding of virtualization. Upon completion, administrators will be equipped to build private clouds for production environments, while developers will be able to test their code across multiple operating systems without requiring a secondary PC or non-x86 hardware.

We recognize that the breadth of topics covered may not be relevant to every attendee. When booking this course, please specify your objectives for using QEMU or KVM so we can tailor the schedule by shifting time from less pertinent subjects to those that are most valuable for your needs.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for beginner IT professionals and users who wish to confidently work with Linux systems in both graphical and command-line environments. It introduces core Linux concepts and practical skills for individuals with little or no prior UNIX/Linux experience.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install and configure a basic Linux environment and access systems locally or remotely, navigate the Linux file system and manage files and directories, manage users, file permissions, and software packages, and use essential Linux commands for basic networking and system checks.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimize, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise use.
• Use advanced tools like App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management.
• Implement secure networking using NFTables and Firewalld.
• Automate systems administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of tasks.
• Manage the lifecycle of containers and secure deployments in production environments.

This instructor-led live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is aimed at sysadmins and DevOps engineers who wish to use RHEL to perform administrative tasks and manage enterprise systems more efficiently.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary server environment for managing system administration tasks and operations with RHEL.
• Understand the benefits of RHEL and take advantage of its features to streamline administrative processes.
• Configure different file systems and manage them efficiently using the built-in services in RHEL.
• Reduce vulnerabilities and threats by implementing security hardening techniques on servers and network systems.
• Manage and deploy containers and images with RHEL using OCI-compatible tools (Podman, Skopeo and Buildah).

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level infrastructure professionals who wish to utilize Red Hat OpenShift to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot production containerized workloads.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage OpenShift clusters via the CLI and web console, deploy applications using container images and Kubernetes manifests, resolve networking and storage issues, and configure workloads for high availability and updates.

This two-day course provides an introduction to writing UNIX Shell scripts using the Korn and Bash shells, as well as advanced UNIX features such as the stream editor 'sed' and the text processing language 'awk'.

Although the course is based on the Solaris version of UNIX running on a desktop PC, the principles learned can be applied to all other UNIX variants, including Linux, AIX, HP-UX, and SCO.

The course is delivered in a workshop format, combining lectures, working examples, and practical exercises. While the content can be customized, at least one day is typically required to cover the core elements.

Participants receive comprehensive course notes, sample script files, and free software tools to assist with accessing a UNIX server.

This instructor-led, live training in Nicosia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level virtualization administrators who wish to utilize open-source platforms to migrate away from VMware.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure KVM, oVirt, and Proxmox VE.
• Migrate virtual workloads from VMware.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery.
• Optimize performance in open-source virtualization environments.