What topics are covered in the Linux course at PBA Institute?

The course covers six major sections: Introduction to Linux (history, installation, file system, permissions, package management), System Administration (user management, boot process, services, logging, monitoring, backup), Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, IP addressing, firewall, SSH), Shell Scripting & Automation (scripting, loops, cron jobs), Advanced Linux Topics (kernel, LVM, RAID, Docker, SELinux), and Practical Applications & Projects.

Do I need prior experience to join the Linux course?

No prior Linux or programming experience is required. The course starts from absolute basics — what Linux is, its history, and how to install it — and progressively builds to advanced topics like Docker, SELinux, and kernel configuration. Students from any background can join confidently.

Linux Course in Howrah & Kolkata | PBA Institute — Linux Administration, Shell Scripting, Networking & Security

Course Details

What You Get

The most practical Linux programme in Howrah — six modules covering everything from your first terminal command to running Docker containers, configuring firewalls, and automating system administration with shell scripts.

30 Classes · 30 Hours

Every hour is packed with live hands-on terminal exercises — not slide-reading. You'll spend the majority of class time actually typing commands, writing scripts, and solving real-world administration scenarios.

ISO & MSME Certificate

Earn a government-recognized, ISO-certified completion certificate demonstrating verified Linux proficiency — valued by IT employers, cloud companies, and DevOps teams across India and abroad.

Hands-on Lab Exercises

Every lesson ends with real terminal exercises — configuring network interfaces, writing cron jobs, setting up SSH key authentication, managing LVM volumes, and deploying Docker containers on your own system.

Small Batch Sizes

Only 10–15 students per batch ensures personal attention — critical when debugging iptables rules, SSH configurations, and shell script logic. No student gets left behind on complex system administration tasks.

Bengali & Hindi Medium

Complex concepts like kernel modules, SELinux policy enforcement, RAID configurations, and LVM snapshots explained clearly in Bengali and Hindi — making enterprise Linux administration accessible to everyone.

Real-World Admin Projects

Build a complete Linux-based web server, develop automation shell scripts, and solve real-world case studies — giving you the portfolio evidence that system administrator and DevOps interviews demand.

Your Journey

The Linux Learning Path

Six progressive modules that build systematically — your file system knowledge powers your scripting, your networking skills power your security work, and everything connects in the final projects.

MODULE 1 · FOUNDATION

Introduction to Linux — From History to Hands-On Terminal

Linux history and major distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch), installation methods (dual boot, VirtualBox VM, cloud), the Linux file system hierarchy (/, /etc, /var, /home, /bin, /usr), basic command-line navigation, understanding permissions and ownership (chmod, chown, umask), and introduction to package management with apt, yum, and zypper.

MODULE 2 · SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

System Administration — Users, Services & Performance

User and group management (useradd, groupadd, passwd, sudoers), the Linux boot process (BIOS → GRUB → kernel → init/systemd), configuring and managing systemd services (systemctl enable/disable/start/stop/status), log management with journalctl and logrotate, system monitoring with top/htop/vmstat/iostat, and backup & restore strategies with rsync and tar.

MODULE 3 · NETWORKING

Networking Fundamentals — TCP/IP, Firewalls & SSH

TCP/IP and the OSI model explained practically, IP addressing, subnetting, and static routing, network diagnostic tools (ping, netstat, traceroute, ss, nslookup, dig), configuring network interfaces and NetworkManager, setting up iptables and firewalld rules, and configuring SSH with key-based authentication — the networking skills every Linux professional needs.

MODULE 4 · SHELL SCRIPTING

Shell Scripting & Automation — Bash from Basics to Advanced

Shell scripting syntax (shebang, variables, quoting), writing and executing scripts, conditionals (if/elif/else/case), loops (for/while/until), functions with arguments and return values, input/output redirection and pipes, script debugging with set -x and error handling with trap, and scheduling automated tasks with cron and at — turning manual admin work into reliable automation.

MODULE 5 · ADVANCED LINUX

Advanced Linux — Kernel, Docker, LVM, Security & Containers

Kernel configuration and module management, advanced file systems (LVM logical volumes and snapshots, RAID 0/1/5/6 with mdadm, Btrfs), system hardening and SELinux/AppArmor policy enforcement, containerization with Docker and LXC, virtualization with KVM, and troubleshooting complex system issues using strace, lsof, and dmesg.

MODULE 6 · PROJECTS

Practical Applications & Real-World Projects

Build and manage a complete Linux-based web server (Apache/Nginx), develop and deploy shell scripts for automated system administration, work through real-life Linux case studies and troubleshooting scenarios — creating a project portfolio that proves your practical Linux skills to employers.

Full Curriculum

Course Syllabus

6 comprehensive modules across 30 lessons — from your first terminal command to Docker containers and kernel security — giving you the complete skill set of a professional Linux system administrator.

Module 1: Introduction to Linux — History, Installation & Foundations

Your Linux journey begins here — from understanding why Linux powers the internet and cloud, through choosing the right distribution, to navigating the file system and managing permissions with confidence. Six practical lessons that turn a complete beginner into a confident terminal user.

6 LessonsDistributionsFile SystemPermissionsPackage Management

L1

Overview of Linux — History & DistributionsThe origin of Linux (Linus Torvalds, 1991), the GNU/Linux relationship, how Linux differs from Windows and macOS, the major Linux distributions (Ubuntu for beginners, Fedora for developers, Debian for stability, CentOS/RHEL for enterprise, Arch for control), and which distro to choose for different use cases — servers, development, IoT, and desktop.

L2

Installation Methods — Dual Boot, Virtual Machines & CloudInstalling Linux alongside Windows (dual boot with GRUB bootloader), setting up a Linux virtual machine with VirtualBox and VMware, using Linux on the cloud (AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure instances), installing WSL2 on Windows 10/11, and a live USB session for hardware compatibility testing — every way to get Linux running on your hardware.

L3

Linux File System Hierarchy & StructureThe Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) explained — what lives in each directory: / (root), /etc (configuration files), /var (variable data, logs), /home (user directories), /bin and /usr/bin (executables), /lib (libraries), /dev (devices), /proc and /sys (virtual filesystems), /tmp (temporary files), /mnt and /media (mount points) — and why this structure matters for every administration task.

L4

Basic Command Line Operations & NavigationEssential commands every Linux user must know: pwd, ls (with -la, -lh, -R flags), cd (absolute vs relative paths, ~, .., -), mkdir, rmdir, touch, cp, mv, rm (with -rf), cat, less, head, tail, grep, find, which, man pages, history, clear, and using Tab for autocompletion — the daily vocabulary of every Linux professional.

L5

Understanding & Managing Permissions & OwnershipThe Linux permission model (read/write/execute for owner/group/others), reading permission strings (-rwxr-xr-x), changing permissions with chmod (symbolic: chmod u+x, and octal: chmod 755), changing file ownership with chown and chgrp, the umask default permission mask, special permissions (setuid, setgid, sticky bit), and using ACLs (setfacl/getfacl) for fine-grained access control.

L6

Introduction to Package Management — apt, yum & zypperWhat package managers do and why they exist, Debian/Ubuntu package management with apt (apt install, update, upgrade, remove, autoremove, search, show), Red Hat/Fedora with yum and dnf (yum install, yum update, yum search), openSUSE with zypper, managing PPAs and third-party repositories, compiling software from source with make, and understanding snap and flatpak for universal packages.

Module 2: System Administration — Users, Services & Monitoring

The core of Linux system administration — managing users and groups, controlling the boot process, managing system services with systemd, monitoring system performance, analyzing logs, and implementing backup strategies. These are the skills that system administrators perform daily in every Linux-powered organization.

6 LessonsUser ManagementsystemdLog AnalysisPerformance TuningBackup & Restore

L1

User & Group Management — Creation, Modification & DeletionCreating users with useradd (with home directory, shell, UID, expiry), modifying users with usermod, deleting users with userdel, setting and changing passwords with passwd, managing groups with groupadd/groupmod/groupdel, adding users to groups, configuring sudo access in /etc/sudoers with visudo, understanding /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, and /etc/group file formats, and using su to switch users.

L2

System Boot Process & InitializationThe complete Linux boot sequence: POST → BIOS/UEFI → GRUB2 bootloader → kernel loading → initramfs → init/systemd → runlevels vs systemd targets (multi-user.target, graphical.target), configuring GRUB2 (/etc/default/grub), rescue mode and emergency mode for system recovery, and understanding the systemd unit file structure (Type, ExecStart, Wants, After, WantedBy).

L3

Configuring & Managing Services & Daemonssystemctl commands in depth: start, stop, restart, reload, enable, disable, mask, unmask, status, is-active, is-enabled, list-units, list-unit-files. Creating custom systemd service unit files. Managing legacy SysV init scripts. Understanding service dependencies and ordering (Requires, Wants, Before, After). Practical exercises: configuring Apache, SSH, and cron as systemd services.

L4

Log Management — Viewing, Rotating & Archiving LogsThe Linux logging ecosystem: syslog/rsyslog, systemd journal (journalctl). Reading system logs in /var/log/ (syslog, auth.log, kern.log, dmesg, secure). Using journalctl (--since, --until, -u service, -f for follow, -p for priority). Configuring logrotate for automatic log rotation and compression. Setting up centralized log forwarding with rsyslog. Analyzing logs to diagnose system issues.

L5

System Monitoring & Performance TuningCPU monitoring: top, htop (interactive process viewer), ps (aux, -ef, with grep). Memory: free -h, vmstat, /proc/meminfo. Disk: df -h, du -sh, iostat, iotop, lsblk. Network: netstat, ss, iftop, nethogs. System-wide: sar (System Activity Reporter), uptime, load average explained, /proc filesystem for real-time kernel data, and performance tuning basics with nice, renice, and ionice.

L6

Backup & Restore StrategiesThe 3-2-1 backup rule for Linux systems. File archiving with tar (create, extract, list, compress with gzip/bzip2/xz). Synchronization with rsync (local, remote over SSH, --dry-run, --delete, bandwidth limiting). Automated backup scripts using cron + rsync. Disk cloning with dd. Snapshot-based backups with LVM snapshots. Restoring from backup scenarios — the critical skills tested in every sysadmin interview.

Module 3: Networking Fundamentals — TCP/IP, Firewalls & SSH

Network configuration is at the heart of every Linux deployment — whether you're managing a local server, configuring cloud instances, or setting up containers. Six lessons covering TCP/IP theory, practical IP configuration, network diagnostics, firewall rules, and the SSH skills that every remote Linux administrator uses daily.

6 LessonsTCP/IP & OSIIP AddressingNetwork ToolsiptablesSSH

L1

Basics of Networking — TCP/IP & OSI ModelThe OSI 7-layer model (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application) and the TCP/IP 4-layer model. How data travels through the layers (encapsulation/decapsulation), IP vs TCP vs UDP, the three-way TCP handshake, ICMP, DNS resolution process, DHCP lease process, ARP protocol — the networking theory that makes every practical configuration make sense.

L2

Network Configuration — IP Addressing, Subnetting & RoutingIPv4 address classes, CIDR notation, subnetting calculations, configuring static IP addresses in Linux (using nmcli, nmtui, and editing /etc/network/interfaces or /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/), configuring default gateway and DNS servers (/etc/resolv.conf), setting up static routes with ip route, and understanding IPv6 basics. Hands-on: configure a static IP on Ubuntu and CentOS.

L3

Network Tools & UtilitiesEssential network diagnostic toolkit: ping (with -c, -i, -t options), traceroute/tracepath for path analysis, netstat -tulnp for listening ports, ss -tulnp (modern replacement), nslookup and dig for DNS queries, host for reverse lookups, curl and wget for HTTP testing, tcpdump for packet capture (with filters), nmap basics for port scanning — the tools every Linux network administrator relies on daily.

L4

Configuring Network Interfaces & Network ManagerUnderstanding network interface naming (eth0, enp3s0, ens33), bringing interfaces up/down with ip link, the ip command suite (ip addr, ip route, ip neigh), NetworkManager configuration with nmcli and nmtui, creating network bonding for redundancy, setting up network bridging for VMs, configuring VLAN tagging, and troubleshooting common network connectivity issues.

L5

Firewall Configuration — iptables & firewalldHow Linux firewalls work (netfilter in the kernel), iptables chains (INPUT, OUTPUT, FORWARD), tables (filter, nat, mangle), writing iptables rules (allow SSH, HTTP, HTTPS; block specific IPs; port forwarding), saving rules with iptables-save/restore. Modern firewalld: zones (public, trusted, home, work), adding services and ports, rich rules, firewall-cmd command reference. Practical: secure a web server with firewall rules.

L6

Setting Up & Managing SSH — Key-Based Authentication & SecuritySSH architecture (client-server, asymmetric encryption), generating SSH key pairs with ssh-keygen (RSA 4096, Ed25519), copying public keys with ssh-copy-id, the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file, SSH config file for multiple hosts (~/.ssh/config), hardening SSH (/etc/ssh/sshd_config: disable root login, change port, allow specific users, disable password auth), SSH tunneling (local/remote/dynamic port forwarding), and scp/sftp for secure file transfer.

Module 4: Shell Scripting & Automation — Bash from Basics to Advanced

Shell scripting transforms a Linux user into a Linux power user — automating repetitive tasks, scheduling maintenance jobs, and processing system data programmatically. Six lessons building from your first "Hello, World!" script through advanced functions, debugging techniques, and cron-based automation that runs while you sleep.

6 LessonsBash ScriptingLoops & ConditionalsFunctionsDebuggingcron & at

L1

Introduction to Shell Scripting — Syntax & BasicsWhat shell scripting is and which shell to use (bash vs sh vs zsh), the shebang line (#!/bin/bash), making scripts executable (chmod +x), variables (local and environment), variable naming rules, user input with read, command substitution ($() and backticks), arithmetic with $(()) and expr, string operations (length, substring, concatenation), and using special variables ($0, $1, $#, $@, $?, $$).

L2

Writing & Executing Simple ScriptsI/O redirection (>, >>, <, 2>, 2>&1, /dev/null), pipes to chain commands, here-documents (heredoc), the test command and [ ] / [[ ]] for conditions, string comparisons (-z, -n, =, !=), numeric comparisons (-eq, -ne, -lt, -gt, -le, -ge), file test operators (-f, -d, -e, -r, -w, -x, -s), and writing practical scripts: disk usage alerter, file backup script, user existence checker.

L3

Advanced Scripting Techniques — Loops, Conditionals & FunctionsAll loop types: for (C-style and iterating over lists/arrays/files), while (with file reading line-by-line), until, break and continue. Conditional branching: if/elif/else, nested conditions, case statements for menu-driven scripts. Arrays in bash (declaring, indexing, looping, slicing). Functions: defining, calling, passing arguments, local variables, and return values. Writing a complete menu-driven system administration script.

L4

Script Debugging & Error HandlingDebugging techniques: set -x (xtrace — print each command before execution), set -e (exit on error), set -u (treat unset variables as errors), set -o pipefail (catch pipe failures), using bash -n for syntax checking, the trap command for signal handling (EXIT, ERR, INT, TERM), cleaning up temporary files on exit, logging script output to files, and best practices for production shell scripts.

L5

Scheduling Tasks with cron & atThe cron daemon and crontab syntax (minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week), editing crontabs (crontab -e, -l, -r), system-wide cron in /etc/cron.d/, /etc/cron.daily/, /etc/cron.weekly/, /etc/cron.monthly/, cron environment variables (SHELL, PATH, MAILTO), the at command for one-time scheduled tasks, anacron for systems that aren't always running, and practical exercises: automated nightly backups, log cleanup, disk monitoring alerts.

L6

Automating System Administration TasksBuilding a complete sysadmin automation toolkit: automated user creation from a CSV file, system health monitoring script (CPU/memory/disk thresholds with email alerts), automated log archiving and cleanup script, package update automation script, SSH key deployment script for multiple servers, and a complete server setup script that provisions a fresh Linux installation — the kind of scripts that get you hired.

Module 5: Advanced Linux — Kernel, Docker, LVM, RAID & Security

The advanced topics that separate senior Linux administrators from junior ones — kernel modules, enterprise storage with LVM and RAID, mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor, containerization with Docker, and full virtualization with KVM. These are the skills that cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure roles specifically require.

6 LessonsKernel & ModulesLVM & RAIDSELinux / AppArmorDockerKVM

L1

Kernel Configuration & CompilationLinux kernel architecture (monolithic kernel, loadable modules), listing loaded modules with lsmod, loading/unloading modules with modprobe and rmmod, kernel module information with modinfo, configuring module parameters with modprobe.conf, understanding /proc/sys for runtime kernel parameter tuning, using sysctl to make kernel changes persistent, and a walkthrough of kernel compilation steps (download → configure → make → install) — the theoretical and practical foundations of kernel management.

L2

Advanced File Systems — LVM, RAID & BtrfsLVM (Logical Volume Manager) complete workflow: creating Physical Volumes (pvcreate), Volume Groups (vgcreate), Logical Volumes (lvcreate), formatting and mounting, extending (lvextend + resize2fs), reducing, and creating LVM snapshots for consistent backups. Software RAID with mdadm: RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) explained with real use cases, creating, monitoring, and recovering RAID arrays. Btrfs advanced features: subvolumes, snapshots, send/receive, and transparent compression.

L3

System Security — Hardening, SELinux & AppArmorLinux security hardening checklist (disable unused services, SSH hardening, fail2ban for brute-force protection, automatic security updates). SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux): enforcing vs permissive vs disabled modes, understanding contexts (user:role:type:level), managing booleans with getsebool/setsebool, creating custom policies with audit2allow, troubleshooting AVC denials with ausearch. AppArmor (Ubuntu): profiles, enforce vs complain mode, creating and loading profiles. Practical: secure a web server with both SELinux and firewalld.

L4

Containerization & Virtualization — Docker, LXC & KVMDocker architecture (Docker Engine, images, containers, registries), core Docker commands (pull, run, ps, stop, rm, rmi, exec, logs, inspect), building custom images with Dockerfile (FROM, RUN, COPY, ENV, EXPOSE, CMD, ENTRYPOINT), Docker volumes for persistent data, Docker networking (bridge, host, overlay), Docker Compose for multi-container applications, LXC/LXD system containers (lighter-weight than Docker), and KVM full virtualization with virsh and virt-manager — the containerization foundation of cloud-native development.

L5

Network Services — Web Servers, FTP & NFSSetting up Apache web server (virtual hosts, SSL/TLS with Let's Encrypt, .htaccess, mod_rewrite), configuring Nginx as a web server and reverse proxy (server blocks, upstream, load balancing), FTP server setup with vsftpd (passive mode, chroot jail, TLS encryption), NFS (Network File System) for shared storage (exports, mount options, automount with /etc/fstab and autofs), and Samba for Windows/Linux file sharing — the network services powering enterprise Linux deployments.

L6

Troubleshooting & Debugging Advanced IssuesSystematic Linux troubleshooting methodology (identify → isolate → resolve → document), using strace to trace system calls of a misbehaving process, lsof to find which process owns a file/socket/port, dmesg for kernel ring buffer messages, analyzing core dumps, recovering from a broken GRUB bootloader (using rescue mode), fixing filesystem errors with fsck, recovering deleted files, performance bottleneck identification, and solving real-world scenarios from the instructor's actual production experience.

Module 6: Practical Applications & Real-World Projects

The culminating module where everything comes together — apply your Linux skills to build a real web server, write production-quality automation scripts, and solve the kinds of real-world scenarios that system administrators and DevOps engineers face daily. Graduate with a project portfolio that proves your practical competence to employers.

4 LessonsWeb Server BuildAutomation ScriptsCase StudiesPortfolio Project

P1

Real-World Linux Administration ProjectsEnd-to-end server provisioning project: starting with a fresh Ubuntu Server installation, configuring a non-root admin user with sudo access, setting up SSH key authentication, configuring the firewall, installing and hardening a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), configuring log rotation, setting up automated backups to a remote server, and monitoring with a custom health-check script — the exact workflow of a junior Linux system administrator's first day on the job.

P2

Building & Managing a Linux-Based Web ServerDeploy a complete production-ready web server: Nginx with optimized worker processes and connection handling, SSL/TLS configuration with Let's Encrypt (free certificate), HTTP/2 and gzip compression for performance, virtual hosting for multiple domains, PHP-FPM integration, MySQL/MariaDB database setup with proper user permissions, automated daily database backups, fail2ban to block malicious IPs, and UFW firewall rules — a complete project you can show in job interviews.

P3

Developing & Deploying Shell Scripts for AutomationBuild and deploy a complete shell script automation suite: a server health dashboard script (CPU, memory, disk, network stats formatted as a daily report), an automated user provisioning script (reads from CSV, creates users, sets passwords, configures SSH keys), a database backup and rotation script with remote rsync upload, a log analyzer that parses Apache access logs and emails summary statistics, and a system update automation script with rollback capability.

P4

Case Studies — Solving Real-Life Linux IssuesWork through six real-world Linux troubleshooting case studies drawn from actual production incidents: (1) A web server returning 502 Bad Gateway — diagnose and fix a broken PHP-FPM socket, (2) "No space left on device" despite df showing free space — find and remove inode exhaustion, (3) SSH access locked out — recover via console with correct authorized_keys permissions, (4) High load average with no obvious CPU consumer — trace to a zombie process via strace, (5) Cron job not running — identify missing PATH variable in crontab, (6) Docker container not starting — resolve port conflict and volume mount permission issues.

Skills You'll Gain

Linux CLI File System Permissions apt / yum User Management systemd Log Analysis rsync / tar TCP/IP iptables firewalld SSH / SCP Bash Scripting cron / at LVM RAID Docker SELinux AppArmor KVM Nginx / Apache NFS / Samba strace / lsof

What You'll Learn

Learning Outcomes

Graduate as a confident Linux professional — capable of administering servers, scripting automation, configuring networks, and deploying containers in real-world environments.

Master the Linux Command Line

Navigate, manage files, control permissions, manage packages, and use advanced text processing tools (grep, sed, awk, cut, sort) — becoming fluent in the terminal that runs the world's infrastructure.

Administer Linux Systems Professionally

Manage users, control services with systemd, analyze logs, monitor performance, and implement backup strategies — the daily responsibilities of every Linux system administrator.

Configure Linux Networking & Security

Set up IP addressing, configure firewalls with iptables and firewalld, harden SSH with key-based authentication, and troubleshoot network connectivity — making your Linux systems secure and connected.

Automate Everything with Shell Scripting

Write production-quality Bash scripts with loops, functions, error handling, and cron scheduling — automating backups, user management, monitoring alerts, and system maintenance tasks that run reliably without human intervention.

Deploy Docker Containers & VMs

Build Docker images with Dockerfiles, run and manage containers, configure Docker networking and volumes, use Docker Compose for multi-service stacks, and understand KVM virtualization — the containerization foundation of modern DevOps.

Harden Linux with SELinux & Advanced Storage

Configure SELinux and AppArmor for mandatory access control, manage LVM logical volumes and RAID arrays, troubleshoot complex system issues with strace and lsof — the enterprise skills that senior roles require.

Who Should Join?

This Course Is For You

Linux runs 96% of the world's top web servers, all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), every Android device, and most supercomputers. Linux skills are among the most in-demand in the global tech job market.

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CS/IT Students

BCA, MCA, BTech, BSc IT, and Diploma students who want to add Linux proficiency to their resume. Linux is mandatory knowledge for cloud computing, networking, and system administration jobs — and asked in interviews at every major IT company.

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Developers & Programmers

Java, Python, and web developers who want to understand the environment their code runs in — deploy their own Linux servers, use the terminal confidently, write deployment scripts, and work with Docker containers in development and production.

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Aspiring DevOps Engineers

Anyone targeting DevOps, cloud, or infrastructure roles. Linux is the non-negotiable foundation of DevOps — you cannot seriously work with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, or CI/CD pipelines without deep Linux comfort. Start here.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for the Linux course at PBA Institute?

The Linux course fee is ₹2,000 for the complete 30-class, 30-hour programme — covering Introduction to Linux, System Administration, Networking Fundamentals, Shell Scripting & Automation, Advanced Linux (Docker, LVM, RAID, SELinux), and Practical Projects. This includes study materials, software/VM setup support, hands-on lab exercises, and an ISO-certified completion certificate.

Do I need prior Linux or programming experience?

No prior Linux or programming knowledge is required. The course starts from absolute basics — what Linux is, its history, and how to install it on a virtual machine — and progressively builds through every concept. Windows users who have never seen a Linux terminal have successfully completed this course. The small batch size (10–15) ensures personal attention and no one gets left behind.

Which Linux distribution is used in the course?

The course primarily uses Ubuntu (for its beginner-friendliness and widespread use) and CentOS/RHEL-based systems (for enterprise administration skills). Core concepts — file system structure, shell scripting, networking, security — are identical across all major distributions. Students who prefer Fedora, Debian, or other distros can follow along, as command differences are clearly noted throughout the course.

Does the course cover Docker and cloud technologies?

Yes. Module 5 (Advanced Linux) includes comprehensive Docker coverage — architecture, core commands, building images with Dockerfiles, volumes, networking, and Docker Compose for multi-container applications. LXC system containers and KVM full virtualization are also covered. This gives you the Linux containerization foundation that DevOps and cloud engineering roles require.

What hardware do I need for this course?

Any laptop or desktop with at least 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for running VMs) and 50GB free disk space. You'll install Linux in VirtualBox (free software) alongside your existing Windows or macOS — no need to format your machine. PBA Institute provides complete software installation support as part of the course, so you arrive on day one ready to type your first Linux command.

Is there an online option for the Linux course?

Yes. PBA Institute offers both live online (virtual classes via screen share) and offline (Howrah campus) options with the same instructor, curriculum, and hands-on lab exercises. Online students see the instructor's terminal in real-time, can ask questions live, and get their scripts reviewed. Many students from across West Bengal and other states have completed this course fully online with excellent results.

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