What you'll learn
Linux commands, filesystems, users, permissions, processes, boot, packages, storage, networking, security, services, Bash automation, monitoring and troubleshooting.
BRISTLEBACK LINUX ADMINISTRATION BBLIN · PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Build. Administer.
Automate. Troubleshoot.
Develop practical Linux administration skills across system operations, enterprise services, networking, security, automation, monitoring and real-world troubleshooting.
18Modules
5Levels
LabsPractical work
2Learning modes
THE RIGHT FOUNDATION
Build the capability behind Linux systems.
BBLIN takes you from Linux fundamentals to enterprise administration through a structured progression of system operations, security, services, automation, monitoring and deliberate troubleshooting.
Who is this for?
Aspiring Linux administrators, system administrators, IT professionals, cybersecurity learners, developers and technical professionals who want strong practical Linux skills.
Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge is recommended. No prior Linux administration experience is required. Foundation support can be provided where needed.
THE BBLIN PATH
From fundamentals to enterprise Linux administration.
A five-level progression covering administration, networking, security, services, automation, monitoring and troubleshooting.
LEVEL 1
Linux Fundamentals & System Operations
01Module 01 — Linux Fundamentals10 topics
- Linux history
- Linux distributions
- Kernel vs operating system
- RHEL family
- Debian family
- Linux architecture
- CLI vs GUI
- Terminal
- Shells
- Bash
02Module 02 — Essential Linux Commands23 topics
- pwd
- ls
- cd
- cp
- mv
- rm
- mkdir
- touch
- cat
- less
- head
- tail
- grep
- find
- locate
- sort
- uniq
- cut
- awk
- sed
- pipes
- redirection
- command substitution
03Module 03 — Filesystem & File Management17 topics
- Linux filesystem hierarchy
- /etc
- /var
- /home
- /usr
- /opt
- /tmp
- /proc
- /sys
- hard links
- symbolic links
- file attributes
- compression
- archives
- tar
- gzip
- zip
04Module 04 — Users, Groups & Permissions18 topics
- Users
- Groups
- UID/GID
- /etc/passwd
- /etc/shadow
- /etc/group
- useradd
- usermod
- userdel
- groupadd
- chmod
- chown
- chgrp
- special permissions
- SUID
- SGID
- sticky bit
- ACLs
LEVEL 2
Linux System Administration
05Module 05 — Processes & Services14 topics
- Processes
- PID
- PPID
- foreground/background
- ps
- top
- htop
- kill
- signals
- jobs
- systemd
- services
- systemctl
- service troubleshooting
06Module 06 — Boot & System Management10 topics
- BIOS/UEFI concepts
- GRUB
- Boot process
- Targets/runlevels
- systemd
- emergency mode
- rescue mode
- shutdown/reboot
- system logs
- journalctl
07Module 07 — Package Management11 topics
- RPM
- DNF
- repositories
- package installation
- updates
- removal
- dependency management
- apt
- dpkg
- repositories
- package management
08Module 08 — Storage & Filesystems18 topics
- Disk management
- partitions
- MBR/GPT
- fdisk
- parted
- filesystem types
- ext4
- XFS
- mounting
- /etc/fstab
- UUID
- swap
- LVM
- physical volumes
- volume groups
- logical volumes
- filesystem expansion
- disk troubleshooting
LEVEL 3
Linux Networking, Security & Services
09Module 09 — Linux Networking17 topics
- TCP/IP
- IPv4
- IPv6 fundamentals
- interfaces
- IP configuration
- routes
- gateway
- DNS
- hostname
- /etc/hosts
- NetworkManager
- ip
- ss
- ping
- traceroute
- dig
- nslookup
10Module 10 — Linux Security16 topics
- Security principles
- SSH
- SSH keys
- sudo
- PAM
- SELinux
- SELinux contexts
- enforcing/permissive
- semanage
- restorecon
- firewall
- firewalld
- nftables basics
- ACLs
- secure configuration
- security auditing
11Module 11 — System Administration Services10 topics
- SSH
- DNS
- DHCP
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- FTP/SFTP
- NFS
- Samba
- SMTP fundamentals
- Chrony/NTP
12Module 12 — Web & Application Server Administration10 topics
- Apache
- Nginx
- Virtual hosts
- TLS/SSL
- certificates
- logs
- permissions
- service management
- reverse proxy fundamentals
- application deployment basics
LEVEL 4
Automation, Monitoring & Troubleshooting
13Module 13 — Bash Scripting & Automation13 topics
- Bash fundamentals
- variables
- conditions
- loops
- functions
- arguments
- exit codes
- command substitution
- text processing
- automation scripts
- backup scripts
- monitoring scripts
- user-management scripts
14Module 14 — Scheduled Tasks & Automation7 topics
- cron
- crontab
- systemd timers
- scheduled maintenance
- automated backups
- log cleanup
- recurring jobs
15Module 15 — System Monitoring & Logging16 topics
- journalctl
- /var/log
- log rotation
- CPU monitoring
- memory
- disk
- I/O
- network
- top
- free
- df
- du
- iostat
- vmstat
- sar
- basic performance analysis
16Module 16 — Linux Troubleshooting12 topics
- Boot failure
- Service failure
- Network failure
- DNS failure
- Permission problems
- Disk-full problems
- LVM problems
- Package dependency problems
- SELinux problems
- Firewall problems
- SSH failure
- Process/resource problems
LEVEL 5
Enterprise Linux Administration & Capstone
17Module 17 — Enterprise Linux Administration12 topics
- Centralized authentication concepts
- LDAP
- Kerberos fundamentals
- NFS
- Samba
- Storage administration
- Backup concepts
- Security hardening
- Configuration management concepts
- Virtualization fundamentals
- Containers fundamentals
- Enterprise troubleshooting
18Module 18 — Linux Administrator Capstone1 topics
- Integrated enterprise Linux administration project covering system deployment, users and permissions, storage, networking, security, services, automation, monitoring and troubleshooting
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Don't just learn commands. Learn to administer systems.
Work through guided labs and deliberately broken systems where you configure, secure, automate, monitor and troubleshoot Linux environments.
Administration
Manage users, permissions, services, packages and storage.
Networking
Configure interfaces, routes, DNS and network services.
Security
Apply SSH, sudo, SELinux, firewalls and secure configuration.
Automation
Use Bash, cron and systemd timers to automate operations.
Monitoring
Analyse logs, resources and system performance.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose and recover deliberately broken systems.
05 · PRICING
BBLIN course fee.
The standard BBLIN course fee is ₹25,000. Learning-mode offers are calculated automatically from the standard fee. The course fee is collected in two equal instalments.
₹25,000
Standard fee for the complete BBLIN programme.
Full price₹15,000
Save ₹10,000 · 2 equal instalments of ₹7,500
Online offer₹22,500
Save ₹2,500 · 2 equal instalments of ₹11,250
Offline offerTwo equal instalments.Registration Open · Batch allocation is confirmed before payment and course commencement.₹25,000 standard
REFUND & CANCELLATION
Four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints. You stay in control.
The course fee for the selected learning mode is collected in two equal instalments. At 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of syllabus coverage, you can assess whether the learning delivered so far is satisfactory. If you are not satisfied, the applicable Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint refund is available and you may exit. No certificate is issued for an unsatisfied exit.
Not satisfied → 100% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, pay the 2nd instalment and continue.
Not satisfied → 100% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, the programme is completed and a Certificate of Completion is issued.
Two equal instalments · four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints.The checkpoint refund is calculated against the relevant equal instalment of the selected learning mode. See the full Refund & Cancellation Policy for complete terms and examples.
CHOOSE HOW YOU LEARN
Learn online. Learn in the classroom.
Choose the mode that fits you. Batch availability depends on learner demand and confirmed scheduling.
Teaching languages: English and Tamil.
Online
Live online learning from wherever you are, with instructor-led sessions and guided practical work.
Offline
Classroom learning in Puducherry when an offline batch is confirmed.
Flexible
Prefer either mode? Tell us your preference during registration and we will consider you for the next suitable batch.
BATCH AVAILABILITY
Find a learning slot that works for you.
Programs will be allocated to the slot with sufficient demand. Once a batch is confirmed, its dedicated batch page will publish the confirmed schedule.
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Ready to start BBLIN?
Register your interest, tell us your preferred learning mode and schedule, and we'll consider you for the next suitable batch. Payment is collected only after your batch is confirmed.
BBLIN Certification
Complete the programme and the final Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint to receive the BBLIN Certificate of Completion.
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