Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325
Course Duration
4 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
An intermediate knowledge of the Linux operating system is required. The equivalent knowledge can be found in the GL120 "Linux Fundamentals" and GL250 "Enterprise Linux Systems Administration" courses.
Course Description
This class meets the needs of advanced Linux Systems Administrators expanding their knowledge of core workings of Linux. Theories and methodologies are covered for tuning, monitoring performance, and analyzing the performance of the Linux operating system.
Learning Objectives
- Learn principles and methods of system tuning
- Understand Linux architecture
- Use system and networking benchmark tools for understanding system capabilities
- Diagnose complex performance and functional system problems
- Learn to profile system hardware and applications
- Analyze system performance to identify patterns
- Learn methods of remote system monitoring
Course Outline
- TUNING PRINCIPLES & THE USE METHOD What is Performance Tuning?
- Performance Tuning Methodology
- Model System
- Establish a Baseline
- Establish Performance Targets
- Identify Bottleneck
- Tune
- Measure, Monitor, Evaluate, Repeat?
- Final Thoughts
- The USE Method
- Gathering USE Metrics
- Determining the System's Configuration
- USE Method: CPU
- USE Method: Memory
- USE Method: Network
- USE Method: Storage I/O & Capacity
- LINUX INTERNALS REVIEW The Linux Operating System Components
- Open Standards
- Memory Layout
- Important Kernel Threads
- Device Files in Linux
- Managing Linux Device Files
- udev
- Random Numbers and /dev/random
- Block Devices and the Device Mapper
- List Block Devices
- SCSI Devices
- File Systems with Linux
- Hardware Discovery Tools
- Cache and Write Barriers
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 course cover?
This course covers Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 training?
IT Dojo's Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 training is 4 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time — students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
An intermediate knowledge of the Linux operating system is required. The equivalent knowledge can be found in the GL120 "Linux Fundamentals" and GL250 "Enterprise Linux Systems Administration" courses.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer-sponsored — your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Linux Performance Monitoring and Analysis – GL325 for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.