Systems & infrastructure
Administer Linux users, services, storage and security using repeatable command-line practice.
Course outline: enrolment opens after THNF content and assessment review.
What you will be able to do
Course structure
Explain, demonstrate and verify **linux architecture, distributions and safe virtual labs** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **filesystem navigation, files and text processing** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **users, groups, permissions and sudo** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **processes, services, logs and packages** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **networking, ssh and host firewall** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **bash variables, pipelines and scripts** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **linux hardening, patching and backup** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Explain, demonstrate and verify **secure linux administration capstone** using an authorised lab and a realistic Sierra Leone scenario.
Access and progression
The required capability matters; the learner does not have to personally own every device.
Aspiring ICT technicians, helpdesk staff and people supporting schools, SMEs or community organisations.
Personal 64-bit computer with 8 GB RAM and 60 GB free, or use the managed lab device at a readiness-approved THNF centre.
Course software is available through the text-first pack, an approved offline installer or a readiness-approved THNF centre.
Junior ICT, helpdesk, network-support, systems-support or hardware-support trainee.
Progression is not a guarantee of employment or external certification.Refurbished or modest hardware, schools and SMEs, power fluctuation, UPS/surge protection, intermittent connectivity and locally repairable solutions.
Skills in context
These are realistic directions that the skills can support—not promises of employment, job titles or external certification.
Computer hardware and IT support · Networking, systems and cloud
