Unlock Your IT Career with Comprehensive Linux & Networking Training
Develop practical Linux & Networking skills with hands-on labs and expert insights.
Course Introduction
This course is perfect for beginners and IT professionals looking to level up their skills. We start with Linux basics and networking fundamentals, then dive into advanced topics like NIC Teaming, Load Balancing, and securing your network infrastructure. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deep understanding of Linux administration and modern networking concepts that are crucial in today's IT landscape
This Linux & Network Administration course marks the beginning of a growing library of content designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Linux, DevOps, and SRE. Future courses will continue to expand on these topics, offering a structured path for professionals looking to advance their expertise in modern infrastructure and system engineering.
Stay tuned for more content, covering essential tools, best practices, and real-world applications in the evolving world of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering.
What You’ll Learn
Linux system installation, configuration, and management
Command line basics and advanced shell scripting
Networking fundamentals: IP addressing, subnets, routers, and switches
Network protocols and troubleshooting techniques
Advanced networking topics: NIC Teaming, Load Balancing, VLANs, and VPNs
Firewall configuration and security best practices
Hands-on labs with practical, real-world scenarios
About the Instructor – Abe Bazouie
Abe Bazouie is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), DevOps specialist, and former Security Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. He has worked with leading organizations across government, enterprise, and high-scale internet service providers (ISPs), including Zillow, the U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA, major ISPs, and large e-commerce companies. His expertise spans across cloud computing, automation, performance optimization, infrastructure security, and large-scale distributed systems, making him a trusted expert in designing and maintaining highly available, secure, and efficient technology environments.Throughout his career, Abe has played a critical role in building scalable infrastructures, optimizing system performance, automating deployments, securing cloud environments, and implementing reliability engineering best practices. His background in Linux administration, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms has allowed him to develop, manage, and scale complex production systems that power mission-critical applications.Beyond his industry work, Abe has been teaching and mentoring engineers for years, training professionals across the United States and internationally. He has worked with IT professionals, aspiring SREs, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and security specialists, helping them develop the technical expertise needed to succeed in high-demand engineering roles. His teaching approach is rooted in practical, hands-on learning, ensuring that students not only understand theoretical concepts but can apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.Abe’s extensive experience across SRE, DevOps, and security engineering gives him a unique perspective on not only how to build and manage reliable systems but also how to secure them against evolving threats. Whether he is optimizing cloud infrastructure, implementing automation, or training the next generation of engineers, his focus remains on bridging the gap between theory and practical application, equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in the modern tech landscape.
