Course Content
Curriculum Structure
Module 1: Introduction to Python for Linux Admins Lesson 1: Course Overview and Learning Objectives Lesson 2: Installing and Setting Up Python on Linux Lesson 3: Python Basics: Syntax, Data Types, and Variables Lesson 4: Working with the Linux Terminal and Python Module 2: Automating File and Directory Operations Lesson 1: Managing Files and Directories with Python Lesson 2: File Handling: Reading, Writing, and Parsing Logs Lesson 3: Practical Lab: Automating File Cleanup Module 3: User and Process Management Lesson 1: Automating User and Group Management with Python Lesson 2: Monitoring Processes and System Performance Lesson 3: Practical Lab: Automating User Creation Scripts Module 4: Network and Security Automation Lesson 1: Using Python for Network Configuration Lesson 2: Automating Secure Connections with Paramiko Lesson 3: Security Automation: Log Analysis and User Tracking Module 5: System Provisioning and Configuration Lesson 1: Automating Package Installation and Updates Lesson 2: Writing Python Scripts for PXE Boot and Provisioning Lesson 3: Practical Lab: Configuring a Remote Linux System Module 6: Advanced Python for Linux Admins Lesson 1: Regular Expressions for Log Parsing Lesson 2: Scheduling Tasks with Python and Cron Lesson 3: Building Interactive Command-Line Tools Module 7: Cloud Integration and API Automation Lesson 1: Introduction to Python APIs for Cloud Services Lesson 2: Automating Infrastructure with Python and Cloud APIs Lesson 3: Practical Lab: Managing Cloud Resources with Python
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Course Overview and Learning Objectives
Python for linux admins
About Lesson

Python Automation for Linux Administrators is a comprehensive course designed to teach system administrators how to automate their daily tasks and streamline their workflows using Python. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in both Python programming and Linux system administration, and you’ll be equipped with the skills to automate complex tasks such as user management, file handling, system provisioning, and cloud infrastructure management.

This course focuses on practical, real-world use cases where Python can significantly improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Through hands-on labs, coding exercises, and cloud automation examples, you will learn to write Python scripts that can automate various Linux admin tasks, integrate with cloud services, and ensure security compliance.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Set Up and Use Python for System Administration:

    • Install Python on Linux and configure the environment.
    • Write basic Python scripts to automate tasks.
    • Leverage Python’s interaction with the Linux terminal to execute commands and manage system resources.

  2. Automate File and Directory Operations:

    • Automate common file and directory operations such as creating, deleting, and modifying files and directories using Python.
    • Read, write, and parse log files with Python scripts.
    • Implement automated file cleanup tasks to maintain system health.

  3. Manage Users and Processes with Python:

    • Automate user and group creation, modification, and deletion using Python scripts.
    • Monitor system processes and manage resources using Python’s built-in libraries like psutil.
    • Write scripts to automate user creation, account management, and monitor system performance.

  4. Automate Network and Security Tasks:

    • Automate network configuration tasks such as IP address management and network interface configurations using Python.
    • Establish secure SSH connections with Python’s Paramiko library and manage remote systems.
    • Automate security tasks, including log analysis, user tracking, and compliance monitoring.

  5. System Provisioning and Configuration with Python:

    • Automate system package installation and updates using Python.
    • Write Python scripts for PXE boot and provisioning of Linux systems.
    • Configure remote Linux systems using automation tools and Python scripts.

  6. Apply Advanced Python Concepts for Linux Admins:

    • Use regular expressions in Python for parsing logs and managing complex system data.
    • Schedule automated tasks using Python in combination with the Cron job scheduler.
    • Build interactive command-line tools to streamline system management tasks.

  7. Integrate Python with Cloud Services:

    • Understand how to interact with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP) using Python to manage cloud resources.
    • Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and management tasks with Python.
    • Write Python scripts to manage virtual machines, storage, and networking in a cloud environment.

  8. Develop Practical Solutions for Real-World Scenarios:

    • Apply your Python scripting skills to solve common Linux system administration problems.
    • Work on practical labs and projects to automate administrative workflows and improve operational efficiency.
    • Use the knowledge gained from each module to build your own Python automation scripts for Linux systems and cloud management.

Course Delivery:

  • Lectures: The course will include video lectures explaining key concepts and step-by-step demonstrations.
  • Hands-on Labs: Practical exercises and labs will provide you with experience in writing Python scripts and solving real-world automation challenges.
  • Assessments: Quizzes and assessments will help reinforce your learning, ensuring that you can apply Python in system administration tasks effectively.
  • Final Project: A capstone project will allow you to demonstrate your skills by automating a comprehensive task using Python, from file handling to cloud resource management.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Linux System Administrators who want to learn how to automate their tasks.
  • Cloud Engineers and DevOps Professionals looking to improve their automation and scripting skills.
  • IT professionals seeking to transition into automation roles or Linux system administration.
  • Software Developers who want to apply Python to system administration tasks.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to write Python scripts to automate a variety of administrative tasks on Linux systems, ensuring more efficient and reliable operations.