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Linux Training & Certifications Boot Camps & Training Courses in Linux

IPSR offers various Linux training and certification courses, to IT professionals and students. Why Learn Linux GNU/Linux a Unix-like operating system, intiated by Linus Torvalds, in 1991. After it was released under GNU GPL, the support Free Software Foundation (FSF) and the community helped Linux establish as a a free/very low-cost operating system. Though Linux set off as a server OS, it has eventually evolved into various platforms, like desktops to super computers. Linux has also found its place in embedded devices and recently in handheld devices, with the introduction of Android. With the growth of Linux server market, as well as the with embedded and mobile Linux markets, demand for Linux experts has also grown immensely. And this is the right time for IT experts to embrace Linux and open source.

Advantages of Linux Linux is being implemented in every concievable platform, because its multifaceted advantages have been proven over time. Freedom: Linux and many of its software are open source and anyone may customize it, meet their own requirements. Freedom to know the OS from inside, will also help to use it better and build better software. Also, the great number of Linux distributions offer freedom of choice. Lower costs: The GNU GPL licence of Linux and a vast number of its software drastically brings down the cost factor. Stability and Performance: Linux can be suitable for any kind of hardware, even the older ones. It is designed to scale up for massive concurrent usage and is till conveniently maintainable. Memory leaks and the likes seldom affects Linux's performance and stability.  Flexibility and Compatibility: Linux is just right for any kind of platforms, may it be a server or desktop or embedded system or even a super computer. There is unlimited freedom to install only certain components that suit the requirements. Also most file formats can be processed on Linux and many a Unix software is compatible with Linux. Network friendliness: Network functionality is core to Linux and it is very much ideal for a distributed work environment. Tasks like administration and backup can easily be performed over networks. Multitasking: Various tasks can be simultaneously undertaken by Linux installations. Heavy background processes rarely slows down foreground tasks. Security: Security is a glowing highlight of Linux and it is probably the most secure, popular OS. Linux generally a trouble-free system and policies can be set to control users and access on a granular level.

Linux Courses & Boot Camps At IPSR, various Linux training courses are available. We being an Authorized Training Partner of Red Hat, the training shall be primarily focusing on the RHEL platform. The Linux courses available and the contents of each are listed below. Course: Linux Administration Successful completion of this Linux course shall enable you to install, use, manage and administer systems using the Linux OS, configure different services and implement basic level security. Course Modules: Linux Essentials Linux System Administration Linux Network & Security Course: Linux Virtualization This Linux Virtualization training helps you to design and administer efficient virtual environments, by running multiple server or desktop operating systems on a single server machine, using different virtualization platforms. Course Modules: Linux Enterprise Virtualization Course: Linux Security Security is top priority in any environment and this Linux course aims to train experienced system admins and security professionals in securing Linux environments against intrusions. It also equips them to implement centralized user administration with fine-grained control over user access on various resources. Course Modules: Enterprise Network Services Security Directory Services and Authentication SELinux Policy Administration Course: Datacenter Administration Objective of this Linux based course is to enable the students to build reliable, scalable, and manageable datacenter solutions, using open source technologies. Course Modules: Deployment, Virtualization, and Systems Management Clustering and Storage Management Directory Services and Authentication Course: Linux Enterprise Architecture Enterprise environments comprise of a broad spectrum of components that directly relate to the objectives of various business entities concerned. This Linux course offers hands-on training in designing, deploying and managing the various subsystems that constitute such large scale systems, using Linux and open source technologies. Course Modules: Enterprise Security: Network Services Enterprise Deployment and Systems Management Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication Enterprise Virtualization Enterprise Storage Management Enterprise System Monitoring and Performance Tuning

Linux Certifications IPSR are leaders in Red Hat Linux Certification training. Red Hat Linux Certifications are highly valued in the industry because they are performance-based evaluation tests, conducted and certified directly by Red Hat, in the presence of a Red Hat Examiner. It is no wonder that Red Hat Certifications have been ranked in the 'leader category' in the 'Worldwide IT Education and Training 2011 Vendor Analysis' conducted by IDC. The Linux Certifications offered are: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer RHCVA - Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator RHCSS - Red Hat Certified Security Specialist RHCDS - Red Hat Certified Datacentre Specialist RHCA - Red Hat Certified Architect

Job Opportunities for Linux Certifications The global economic slowdown and cost reduction measures have made Linux based open source technologies a hot favourite among industries, across all the platforms. Market share for Linux is increasing and requirement for trained Linux professionals is on the rise. This is very much reflected in the vacancy lists of job portals and social sites like LinkedIn. The placement division of IPSR, the Career Centre helps our students to secure jobs and we have identified great demand for qualified Linux professionals. About 20 companies regularly recruit through us, for various Linux vacancies and jobs. This is the right time to boost your resume, with a Linux certification. Specialities of our Linux Training IPSR leads the Indian market in providing best linux training to corporates, professional and students. Our Linux training focuses on equipping the students to independently handle job level scenarios. Some of the highlights of our Linux training include: Well equipped labs and infrastructure Linux Servers for each student Experienced faculty providing individual attention Lab based professional training Special practice sessions for those attempting certifications Linux Projects (R&D) IPSR has recently launched OSBRC (Open Source Based Reasearch Centre), an R&D division focusing on research and development of Linux based projects. While providing industry class Linux project training to students, OSBRC also helps businesses to leverage on the power of Linux and open source. OSBRC has already ventured into areas like Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cluster Computing, Web Hosting and Server Administration, Centralized Backup etc.