Linux Training in Porto

Linux is a robust open-source operating system extensively deployed across servers, embedded systems, and enterprise environments.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate system administrators seeking practical expertise in managing Linux servers, configuring system components, securing access, and supporting organizational IT infrastructure.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring a Linux server from the ground up.
• Efficiently managing users, groups, and access permissions.
• Creating and managing local file systems and partitions.
• Configuring fundamental networking and essential services.
• Handling package management tailored to specific Linux distributions.
• Implementing foundational security practices and automation scripts.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Kali Linux is a robust, open-source platform extensively utilized for penetration testing and digital forensics. It provides a comprehensive suite of specialized tools designed for evidence collection, analysis, and reporting during post-incident investigations.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level security professionals aiming to leverage Kali Linux forensic tools for on-site investigations following cyber incidents.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up and configuring a Kali Linux forensic environment.
• Collecting and preserving digital evidence in accordance with forensic best practices.
• Analyzing disks, memory, and network traffic using Kali tools.
• Generating reports and supporting legal and compliance procedures.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical forensic exercises utilizing Kali Linux.
• Real-world cyber-incident investigation scenarios.

Customization Options for the Course

• To request customized training for this course, please get in touch with us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators with beginner to intermediate skills who aim to acquire the knowledge, practical expertise, and confidence needed to proficiently manage and leverage Rocky Linux across various real-world scenarios and business applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate, install, configure, and manage a Rocky Linux system effectively.
• Administer system tasks and implement robust security measures.
• Gain an understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies and optimise system performance.

This live, instructor-led training in Porto (online or on-site) targets system administrators and IT professionals seeking to develop proficiency in Linux system administration.

By the conclusion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Effectively manage Linux systems and servers.
• Execute key system administration tasks.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking in Linux.
• Implement security measures to protect Linux systems.

This instructor-led live training in Porto (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators who wish to develop their Linux administration skills using CentOS.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CentOS 8.
• Manage users and groups, control, and monitor system processes.
• Configure network services and security.
• Implement storage solutions and perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led live training, offered Porto (online or onsite), is designed for beginner-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to understand and begin working with KVM and hypervisors in general.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the role and categories of hypervisors.
• Install and configure KVM on a Linux host.
• Create, manage, and troubleshoot guest virtual machines.
• Configure virtual networking and storage pools for VM environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who want to gain a solid understanding of open-source IT and cloud computing fundamentals.

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

• Understand the principles of open-source software and its benefits.
• Navigate and utilize the Linux command-line interface.
• Comprehend cloud computing concepts and terminology.
• Explore various cloud deployment models and services.

This course addresses the following questions:

• How to carry out basic system operations?
• Where to find information and how to obtain assistance?
• What is the underlying power and mechanism?
• What are the different file types within the system?
• How to resolve issues simply and efficiently?

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner and intermediate-level Linux users, system administrators, and developers who wish to gain hands-on experience in creating efficient and effective shell scripts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how the shell works and interact with Linux using BASH.
• Write, debug, and execute BASH scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Implement conditional statements, loops, and functions in scripts for enhanced functionality.
• Process and manipulate text files, search for patterns, and work with streams effectively.

This course builds expertise in Debian GNU/Linux system administration through intensive coverage of console workflows, filesystem management, shell navigation, and text-processing tools. Delves into comprehensive package management with apt and dpkg, system initialization, security hardening, and user authentication. Prepares administrators to manage Debian infrastructure end-to-end with confidence in daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and secure system configuration across diverse enterprise deployments.

In this instructor-led, live training in Porto, participants will explore the critical features of DNS while undertaking exercises to set up and configure a BIND DNS server on Linux. The session starts by reviewing core networking concepts, followed by practical application in setup and configuration. The discussion and hands-on work then advance towards more intricate topics such as security, availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers and developers who want to leverage Fedora CoreOS to lower the maintenance and upgrade costs associated with running containerised applications on Kubernetes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Fedora CoreOS.
• Set up a Kubernetes cluster on Fedora CoreOS.
• Run and manage Kubernetes deployments on Fedora CoreOS.
• Automatically update Fedora OS with the latest OS improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.

Go (Golang) is an open-source programming language created by Google. A key application of Go is in the realm of Linux and Unix systems programming.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will grasp the core principles of systems programming using Go, engaging in practical exercises to explore its diverse features.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining a solid understanding of Go systems programming fundamentals
• Setting up a Go development environment
• Writing programs in Go
• Utilizing both basic and advanced Go features for Unix and Linux systems programming
• Comprehending and applying Goroutines
• Writing efficient and lightweight code using Go
• Developing low-level networking code in Go

Target Audience

• Programmers
• Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and intensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who want to expand their knowledge of Linux system configuration, administration, and command line environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

manage networking, system services, user account creation and administration, and much more; you will also familiarize yourself with virtualization, containers, and DevOps concepts

This instructor-led course provides a comprehensive range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout their build, deployment, and runtime phases.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at IT professionals who wish to plan and execute enterprise-scale migrations from Windows to Linux workstations and servers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to assess readiness, develop migration roadmaps, select distributions, implement migration techniques, manage application compatibility, and execute change management strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level IT professionals who wish to use Linux networking tools to build, configure, and support a custom router with WAN, LAN bridging, NAT, and DHCP services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: configure network interfaces, enable routing and NAT, deploy DHCP services, and troubleshoot router connectivity issues.

Acquire essential Linux Systems Administration skills within a workshop setting. (Ubuntu or CentOS)

Target Audience:

Engineers aiming to transition into Linux engineering and administration roles.
Beginners seeking to comprehend the workings of a Linux operating system and its management.
Individuals preparing for professional certifications such as LPI Level 1 or RHCSA.

Course Description:

This course is structured to educate participants on the benefits of Linux-based operating systems, their critical role in enterprise environments, and the methods to understand and administer them. Designed for relative beginners, the curriculum covers all necessary skills to manage a small Linux estate.

Through a blend of demonstrations and practical exercises, we will guide you through the commands, tools, and processes required to become a proficient administrator in a professional Linux environment.

The ability to effectively operate and maintain Linux environments is in high demand. If you have little to no experience with Linux and wish to quickly become a competent administrator, this course provides all the tools needed to enter the exciting and challenging realm of Linux administration.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Grasp the concept of GNU/Linux and its significance in modern IT
• Install a Linux distribution from scratch
• Configure users, groups, storage, and networking on a Linux-based computer
• Navigate the command line interface (CLI) on any Linux server with confidence
• Comprehend services, processes, and system resources
• Install, remove, and configure software.

Linux is an open-source operating system widely favored by developers for its stability, flexibility, and customizability.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will acquire the skills to utilize the Linux Command Line and execute essential commands effectively.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a solid understanding of the Linux File System and the Command Line interface
• Navigate the Linux File System using various commands
• Create and manipulate files and directories via the Command Line
• Develop their own custom Linux commands

Audience

• Individuals keen on beginning their journey with Linux
• Windows or Mac users considering a transition to Linux
• Current Linux users seeking to enhance their efficiency with the Command Line

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is designed for network engineers who want to leverage Linux for network engineering tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Linux services for networking.
• Replace traditional switches with Linux-based switches.
• Use Linux commands to manage processes.
• Configure an SDN to automate network maintenance.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) targets engineers who want to administer and monitor a large-scale deployment of the Lustre parallel file system.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Lustre software.
• Choose appropriate hardware for running Lustre.
• Administer and monitor Lustre.
• Benchmark Lustre's performance.
• Optimize Lustre for performance.
• Diagnose and analyze issues with Lustre in production.

NixOS is a Linux distribution built on the Nix package manager, offering fully declarative and reproducible system configuration. By describing entire operating systems as pure functions, NixOS eliminates configuration drift and enables atomic rollbacks, making it ideal for sovereign infrastructure that must be auditable and exactly reproducible.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) targets embedded engineers and system administrators who wish to construct, customize, and deploy OpenBMC firmware for server management.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is aimed at hardware validation and system test engineers who wish to implement, test, and troubleshoot IPMI and sensor management on OpenBMC platforms.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at embedded Linux developers who wish to master the OpenBMC build system, customise layers, and create production-ready BMC firmware images.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals and users seeking to confidently work with Linux systems in both graphical and command-line settings. It introduces core Linux concepts and practical skills for individuals with little to no prior UNIX/Linux experience.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Install and configure a basic Linux environment to access systems locally or remotely; navigate the Linux file system and manage files and directories; manage users, file permissions, and software packages; and utilize essential Linux commands for basic networking and system checks.

In an IT landscape that increasingly demands flexibility and cost-efficiency, moving to open-source infrastructure is no longer just an "option"—it is a strategic necessity. Your team is currently proficient in Windows environments, but the inability to leverage Linux effectively creates a bottleneck in deploying modern, scalable web applications and storage solutions.

The Solution: This comprehensive 5-Day Accelerated Program is designed to bridge that skills gap. We do not just teach "commands"; we transform Windows-centric administrators into confident Linux System Engineers. By the end of this course, your team will possess the capability to deploy secure web servers, manage networked storage, and—crucially—implement centralized identity management using Active Directory protocols on Linux.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy & Secure: Install Ubuntu Server from scratch and secure it with industry-standard SSH practices.
• Manage Identity: (New) Configure and manage Active Directory services using Samba to centralize user accounts and authentication (LDAP).
• Automate: Write Bash scripts to automate repetitive maintenance tasks.
• Host: Deploy and maintain production-ready web servers (Apache/Nginx).

This instructor-led live training in Porto (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators who wish to use Ubuntu to set up and manage network devices, virtual machines, and containers in a secure, customizable, and user-friendly operating system.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary environment to manage network devices, virtual machines, and cloud images with Ubuntu.
• Understand the features and advantages of Ubuntu and the different variants.
• Configure network devices and security using bash and sudo shell commands.
• Use the technologies (such as OpenStack) and tools available in Ubuntu to manage virtualization and cloud containers.
• Learn how to set up and configure mail servers (Dovecot, Exim4, and Postfix) and web servers (Apache) in Ubuntu.

This two-day course provides an introduction to writing UNIX Shell scripts using the Korn and Bash shells, along with advanced UNIX features such as the sed batch editor and the awk text processing language.

Although based on the Solaris version of UNIX running on a desktop PC, the principles learned can be applied to other UNIX versions including Linux, AIX, HP-UX and SCO.

The course follows a workshop format, combining lectures, practical examples, and exercises. Although the content can be customized, at least one day is typically required to cover the core elements.

Full course notes, sample script files, and free software tools for accessing a UNIX server are provided.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level virtualization administrators who wish to use open-source platforms to migrate away from VMware.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure KVM, oVirt, and Proxmox VE.
• Migrate virtual workloads from VMware.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery.
• Optimize performance in open-source virtualization environments.