SLE201 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Administration

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for administering SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16. Participants will get to grips with the command line, the file system, the Vim editor, and remote administration using both SSH and the new web-based Cockpit tool. The course also covers user and permission management, process management and task scheduling, storage and network configuration, the SELinux security framework, system logging, and basic deployment of a SLES 16 system.

This course is designed for students with no prior Linux experience. Basic computer skills on any operating system are required.

This course is primarily intended for system administrators and consultants who are new to Linux and need to perform day-to-day administration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16. It is also ideal for those preparing for the SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) in Enterprise Linux 16 certification exam.

Course Introduction
Overview of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16

• Overview of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 (SLES)
• Introduction to the Features and Components of SLES 16
• SLES in the Public Cloud

Introduction to the Command Line

• Logging into the System
• Introduction to the Command Line
• Getting Help at the Command Line
• Executing Linux Commands
• Redirection and Piping
• Introduction to Environment Variables
• Understanding How to Obtain root User Privileges
• Working with Tab Completion
• Using the Shell History

The Linux File System

• File System Hierarchy Standard
• The Linux File System Structure
• Navigating the File System
• Linux File Types
• File System Management Commands

Working with the VIM Text Editor

• Introduction to the Vim Editor
• Using Vim
• Configuring Vim

Remote System Administration Using SSH

• Overview of Remote System Management
• Remote Administration Using SSH
• Configuring Public Key-Based Authentication for SSH
• Transferring Files Securely Using SSH Tools
• Introduction to GNOME Remote Desktop

Remote System Administration Using Cockpit

• Introduction to Cockpit
• Installing and Accessing Cockpit
• Configuring Cockpit to Use Multi-Factor Authentication
• Overview of Cockpit Features

Managing Users and Groups

• Overview of Users and Groups
• Creating and Managing Users Using the Command Line
• Creating and Managing Group Membership Using the Command Line
• Creating and Managing Users Using Cockpit

File System Permissions

• Introduction to File System Permissions
• Configuring File System Permissions
• Configuring the Default File System Permissions
• Configuring File and Directory Ownership

Processes, Services and Task Scheduling

• Processes
• Viewing Processes
• Managing Processes
• Foreground and Background Processes
• Services
• Scheduling Tasks

Introduction to Storage

• Introduction to Storage in Linux
• Introduction to Disk Partitioning
• Persistent Device Naming
• Introduction to Creating Linux File Systems
• Making File Systems Accessible
• Managing Storage Space

Basic Networking in SLES

• Overview of Networking in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16
• Viewing and Managing the Network Configuration
• Testing the Network Configuration
• Network Name Resolution
• Overview of the Firewall

Overview of SELinux

• Introduction to SELinux Concepts
• SELinux Configuration and Modes
• SELinux Contexts and Management

System Logging

• Overview of System Logging in SLES
• Viewing Kernel Ring Buffer Data
• The System Logging Daemon
• Managing Log Lifecycle with Logrotate
• The Systemd Journal Service
• Supportconfig for Troubleshooting

Manually Deploy a Basic SLES 16 System

• Overview of a Basic Deployment of SLES 16

Materials are in electronic form from SUSE.

Participants will learn the following concepts and skills:

• Navigating the Bash shell and executing Linux commands
• The Linux file system hierarchy and managing the file system
• Using the VIM text editor
• Performing remote system administration using SSH and Cockpit
• Administering local users, groups, and standard file system permissions
• Managing system processes, systemd services, and task scheduling with systemd timers
• Configuring storage, including partitions and file systems
• Configuring basic networking, name resolution, and the firewall
• Implementing Mandatory Access Control using SELinux
• Analyzing system logs and gathering diagnostic information
• Deploying a basic SLES 16 system

Do I need previous Linux experience for this course?
No. The course is also suitable for complete beginners with no Linux knowledge. Basic computer skills on any operating system are sufficient.

Is the exam included in the course price?
No, the SCA exam voucher is purchased separately.

How does this course differ from the previous version for SLES 15?
The course has been updated for SLES 16 – instead of YaST and the GNOME desktop, you'll work with the new Cockpit tool for remote administration, security is handled by SELinux instead of AppArmor, and a new dedicated section on system deployment has been added.

What will I learn besides exam preparation?
You'll learn to independently administer a SLES 16 server – working with the command line, managing users and permissions, processes, storage, networking, and basic security using SELinux.

Is there a follow-up course?
Yes, we recommend continuing with SLE301 – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Advanced Administration.