Professional training – Linux & Unix
Debian Administration
Get confident with Debian Administration in 6 hours: focus on Debian package system: dpkg and apt, Release cycle and backports and Network configuration, live with a trainer, online or on-site.
- Duration
- 6 hours, one session
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online or on-site
- Language
- German or English
- Certificate
- Certificate of attendance
Overview
“Debian Administration” is designed for roles such as System administrators and Linux beginners and DevOps and platform engineers. In 6 hours you work your way through Debian package system: dpkg and apt, Release cycle and backports and Network configuration in a structured way – with plenty of practice and time for your questions.
Linux and Unix form the backbone of servers, cloud platforms, databases and network services. Anyone running these systems needs confident command-line skills, a clear understanding of file systems, services and networking, and the ability to narrow down problems quickly. Our Debian Administration courses are aimed at beginners, administrators and operations teams who want to consolidate or deliberately extend their knowledge. We work exclusively on real systems in a provided lab environment: you type, fail, analyze and solve. The course runs online or on site, lasts one day and is offered at a fixed price per participant.
The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.
Focus areas of the course
Who is this course for?
- System administrators and Linux beginners
- DevOps and platform engineers
- Operations and support teams in the data center
- Developers and database admins working with Linux
What you will be able to do
- You know the key topics of Debian Administration – Debian package system: dpkg and apt, Release cycle and backports, Network configuration, Preseed installation, Security updates and Running services – and can apply them in practice.
- You work confidently on the command line and use Debian Administration efficiently in daily work.
- You configure and operate Debian Administration in a traceable, standards-compliant way.
- You narrow down Debian Administration faults systematically and fix them quickly.
- You automate routine tasks and secure your systems reliably.
Course outline
Module 1 Fundamentals and concepts of Debian Administration
- Key terms, architecture and placement within the Linux and Unix landscape
- Important directories, configuration files and tools
- Package management, services and standard workflows
- Differences from related technologies and distributions
Module 2 Focus areas: Debian Administration
- Debian package system: dpkg and apt
- Release cycle and backports
- Network configuration
- Preseed installation
- Security updates
- Running services
Module 3 Configuration and administration
- Installing and initially configuring Debian Administration step by step
- Users, groups, permissions and access control
- Starting, controlling and permanently enabling services
- Documenting and versioning configuration in a traceable way
Module 4 Operations, security and performance
- Monitoring, logging and evaluating system data
- Hardening according to common best practices
- Analyzing resources and spotting bottlenecks
- Planning backup, recovery and maintenance windows
Module 5 Troubleshooting and hands-on labs
- Systematic troubleshooting with logs, tracing and system tools
- Reproducing and fixing typical Debian Administration failure patterns
- Automating recurring tasks with scripts
- Case studies and exercises from real operating scenarios
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
- Exercise based on a realistic case
- Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
- Checklist and templates to take away
- Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning
Prerequisites
Entry-level courses require no Linux knowledge. Advanced courses assume solid command-line basics. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.
Technical requirements
Laptop with a current browser and SSH client; the Linux lab environment for Debian Administration is provided by us.
Dates & locations
For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.
- Munich Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Salzburg Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Berlin Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Hanover Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Bremen Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Stuttgart Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Kaiserslautern Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Online Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior knowledge for Debian Administration?
That depends on the level. Entry-level courses assume no Linux knowledge, while advanced Debian Administration courses expect solid command-line basics. If you are unsure, we are happy to recommend the right starting point in a short pre-call.
Do we work on our own systems or in a lab environment?
For Debian Administration we provide a lab environment with real Linux or Unix systems that you access via SSH. That lets you configure safely and provoke failures on purpose. You do not need your own systems, but you are welcome to bring your own questions.
How much does “Debian Administration” cost?
The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.
Can I suggest my own date?
Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.
Is the course online or on-site?
Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.
Can the course be tailored to our team?
Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.