Oracle Linux 8: System Administration I Virtual Classroom Live October 13, 2025

Description

This course is first in a series of three Oracle Linux 8 System Administration courses that covers the system administration tasks. The lab environment is validated against the latest Oracle Linux 8 release. The course covers the following topics:

• Install and complete initial setup of Oracle Linux
• Configure the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux
• Oracle Ksplice for updates without rebooting
• Configure users, storage, and network interfaces on Oracle Linux
• Preparation of the Oracle Linux server for the installation of Oracle Database
• Monitor and troubleshoot Oracle Linux

Skills Gained

• Configure Passwordless authentication
• Configure Date, Time, and Chrony
• Automate Tasks with cron and systemd
• Use Loadable Kernel Modules
• Use sysctl, rpm and dnf
• Create a Local Yum Repository
• Install the Ksplice Offline Client
• Administer User and Group Accounts
• Restrict the Use of the su Command
• Allow the Use of the sudo Command
• Partition Storage Device, create ext4 File Systems, and Increase Swap Space
• Configure Network Interface
• Use nmcli, nmtui, and ip
• Configure firewalld and nftables
• Install and Run Oracle Database Preinstall
• Prepare Disks for ASM Use
• Use sosreport to Collect System Information
• Use Standard Linux Performance Monitoring Tools
• Use OSWatcher and OSWatcher Analyzer
• Use rsyslog Templates, logwatch, and systemd-journald

Audience​

• System Administrator
• Support Engineer
• Technical Consultant
• Database Administrator
• Linux Administrator