Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for developers and system administrators seeking to automate their tasks and manage their systems more effectively using Bash.

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

• Install and configure Bash.
• Write and execute Bash scripts.
• Understand the lifecycle of a Bash script and how Bash integrates into system administration tasks.
• Use Bash to automate tasks and manage systems.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (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 instructor-led live training in any location (online or onsite) is aimed at enterprise system administrators and DevOps engineers who wish to master the latest CentOS Stream platform, modern container management, security hardening, and infrastructure automation.

This course develops proficiency in managing Debian GNU/Linux systems by providing an in-depth exploration of console workflows, file system management, shell navigation, and text-processing utilities. Participants will examine comprehensive package management using apt and dpkg, system initialization procedures, security hardening techniques, and user authentication protocols. The curriculum equips administrators with the confidence to manage Debian infrastructure from start to finish, ensuring effective daily maintenance, efficient troubleshooting, and secure system configuration across various enterprise environments.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to understand and begin working with KVM and hypervisors in general.

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

• Understand the role and types 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.

Kali Linux is a powerful, open-source platform widely used for penetration testing and digital forensics. It includes a suite of specialised tools for evidence collection, analysis, and reporting during post-incident investigations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level security professionals who wish to use Kali Linux forensic tools for on-site investigations following cyber incidents.

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

• Set up and configure a Kali Linux forensic environment.
• Collect and preserve digital evidence using forensic best practices.
• Analyse disks, memory, and network traffic with Kali tools.
• Generate reports and support legal and compliance processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on forensic exercises using Kali Linux.
• Real-world cyber-incident investigation scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (available online or on-site) is tailored for IT professionals seeking to develop advanced skills in performing penetration testing with Kali Linux. Topics include advanced sniffing, exploit development, web and wireless penetration testing, document management and reporting, as well as other penetration testing techniques.

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

• Understand and apply the advanced methodologies of Kali Linux for penetration testing.
• Learn to utilise vulnerability assessment tools.
• Manage evidence collection, data gathering, and reporting using Kali Linux.
• Gain insight into exploitation techniques, attack vectors, and privilege escalation methods.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered either online or on-site) is tailored for IT professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of performing penetration testing and other security management tasks using Kali Linux.

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

• Understand the internal workings of Kali Linux.
• Carry out vulnerability scanning and analysis.
• Manage file permissions and directory structures.
• Work with commands and shortcuts in a hacker-style approach.

This course will teach you how to containerise, host, deploy, and configure an application in a multi-node cluster. It also serves as preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Linux system administration is one of the most sought-after skills in the IT sector. Whether you are preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administration (LFCS) certification, seeking training to launch a new career in Linux IT, transitioning from another platform, or simply refreshing your system administration skills, this instructor-led course will equip you with the knowledge you need.

This instructor-led course will guide you through the many risks and threats that exist, demonstrate how to apply best practices and open-source tools to mitigate or counteract those threats, and equip you with the knowledge needed to detect and recover from attacks that do occur.

This instructor-led course provides skills and knowledge across a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment, and runtime.

The Lustre file system is an open-source, parallel file system designed for High Performance Computing (HPC) simulation environments.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for engineers who want to administer and monitor large-scale deployments of the Lustre parallel file system.

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

• Install and configure Lustre software.
• Select appropriate hardware for using Lustre.
• Administer and monitor Lustre.
• Benchmark Lustre's performance.
• Optimize Lustre for better performance.
• Diagnose and analyse issues with Lustre in production.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Abundant exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

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 Programme 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 centralised 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 centralise 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 New Zealand (available online or on-site) is designed for system administrators who wish to leverage Ubuntu to set up and manage network devices, virtual machines, and containers within a secure, customisable, and user-friendly operating environment.

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

• Establish the necessary environment to manage network devices, virtual machines, and cloud images using Ubuntu.
• Understand the key features and advantages of Ubuntu and its various editions.
• Configure network devices and implement security measures using bash and sudo shell commands.
• Utilise technologies such as OpenStack and other tools available in Ubuntu to manage virtualisation and cloud containers.
• Learn how to set up and configure mail servers (Dovecot, Exim4, and Postfix) and web servers (Apache) on Ubuntu.