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Linux learning pathStep-by-step roadmap to learn Linux in 2026

Most servers and clouds run on Linux. This path covers the command line, administration and automation every DevOps, cloud and security engineer uses daily.

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Linux roadmap

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1

Foundations

1 steps · 10 hours
Linux essentials10h

Work confidently on Linux servers from the command line

What you learn

  • Shell, files and the Linux filesystem
  • Users, groups and permissions
  • Processes and services with systemd
  • Package management (apt, dnf)
  • Networking commands: ip, ss, curl, dig
  • Bash scripting basics

Tools

LinuxBash

Hands-on lab

Automate a web server setup with a Bash script

Learn it at SOTT

Linux Administration · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain · SRE & Observability

2

Core skills

2 steps · 16 hours
Networking essentials10h

Understand and troubleshoot how networks really work

What you learn

  • OSI and TCP/IP models
  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • DNS, DHCP and NAT
  • HTTP, HTTPS and TLS
  • Ports, firewalls and troubleshooting tools

Tools

Wiresharkpingtraceroute

Hands-on lab

Diagnose 5 broken connectivity scenarios

Learn it at SOTT

Linux Administration · IT Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop · CCNA (200-301) Training

Git & GitHub6h

Collaborate on code with Git like a professional team

What you learn

  • Repositories, commits and history
  • Branching and merging
  • Pull requests and code review
  • Resolving merge conflicts
  • GitHub workflows for teams

Tools

GitGitHub

Hands-on lab

Run a team pull-request workflow end to end

Learn it at SOTT

MLOps Engineering: Notebook to Production · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain · Getting Started with Cloud Automation

3

Advanced

2 steps · 18 hours
Ansible configuration management8h

Automate server configuration at scale

What you learn

  • Inventory and ad-hoc commands
  • Playbooks
  • Roles
  • Ansible Vault

Tools

Ansible

Hands-on lab

Configure 10 servers with one playbook

Learn it at SOTT

Linux Administration · Cloud Automation with DevOps · DevOps Tools

Docker & containers10h

Package and run any app in containers

What you learn

  • Images and Dockerfiles
  • Volumes and networks
  • Docker Compose
  • Registries
  • Image hardening and Podman

Tools

DockerPodmanCompose

Hands-on lab

Containerise a three-service application

Learn it at SOTT

MLOps Engineering: Notebook to Production · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain · Forward Deployed Engineer Program

Courses that take you there

Linux Administration3 Months · live online & ChennaiView course →Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802)8 Weeks · live online & ChennaiView course →

How it compares

Linux vs Windows Server

Linux runs most web servers, containers and clouds. Windows Server runs many enterprise systems such as Active Directory.

Linux learning path FAQ

How long does it take to learn Linux?+
This path covers about 44 hours of hands-on learning across 5 modules. How quickly you finish depends on your starting point and weekly time; our advisors can plan a timeline that fits you.
Where should I start?+
With the Foundations stage: Linux essentials. If you already know a topic, mark it as done and move to the next one.
What is the difference: Linux vs Windows Server?+
Linux runs most web servers, containers and clouds. Windows Server runs many enterprise systems such as Active Directory.
Which SOTT courses cover this path?+
Linux Administration and Windows Server Administrator (AZ-802). Each one is taught live, in our Chennai classroom or online, with hands-on labs and placement assistance.
I have another question. Who can I ask?+
Our advisors are happy to help. Call or WhatsApp us, or send a message from the Contact page, and we will get back to you within one working day.

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