Python for linux admins

Course Overview:
“Python for Linux Administrators” is a hands-on course designed to equip Linux administrators with the skills to harness Python for automating system administration tasks. This course focuses on practical use cases and real-world scenarios to enhance your productivity, reduce manual tasks, and build efficient automation scripts.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to write Python scripts to manage Linux servers, automate daily operations, and troubleshoot efficiently.

What You’ll Learn:

• Python Basics for Administrators
  • Introduction to Python: Syntax, data types, and control structures.
  • File handling and text processing for log management.
• Automating Linux System Tasks
  • Managing files and directories with Python.
  • Automating user and group management.
  • Working with processes, system performance, and monitoring tools.
• Network and Security Automation
  • Using Python to manage network configurations.
  • Automating SSH operations with libraries like Paramiko.
  • Security-focused scripting for log audits and user activity tracking.
• System Provisioning and Configuration
  • Automating package installations and updates.
  • Writing scripts for system provisioning and PXE boot configurations.
  • Integrating with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Advanced Scripting for Administration
  • Parsing logs with regular expressions.
  • Automating backups and restoration.
  • Scheduling tasks with Python and cron.
• Integration and Extensibility
  • Using Python with APIs for cloud administration.
  • Extending Linux utilities with custom Python scripts.
  • Building interactive command-line tools for administrators.

Who Should Enroll:

• Linux system administrators looking to streamline their workflows.
• IT professionals interested in automation for infrastructure management.
• DevOps engineers wanting to enhance their Python scripting skills.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Linux command-line operations.
• Familiarity with Linux system administration concepts.
• No prior programming experience is required, but basic knowledge of scripting is a plus.

Course Highlights:

• Hands-on labs and real-world exercises.
• Practical projects tailored for Linux environments.
• Resources and templates for immediate application in your work.

Embark on your journey to becoming a Python-powered Linux administrator and take your career to the next level!