An IT course prepares you to manage and operate Linux servers. During the course, you will acquire all the tools to join countless organizations in Israel and abroad that need IT staff to operate their servers.
Linux is an open-source operating system that has become the dominant system in the server field. Many organizations and server farms run their infrastructure on Linux because of its numerous advantages.
There is strong market demand for people who operate Linux systems, and as our reliance on communication networks and internet infrastructure grows, so does demand for IT professionals proficient in Linux. Large organizations maintain servers or use internet-based cloud services. Behind all user interfaces, there is ultimately infrastructure comprising large server farms and systems that manage those servers and ensure proper operation. IT studies prepare you to enter this field.
What Does an IT Professional Do?
IT professionals who have studied Linux are called Linux administrators. They specialize in the "back end," meaning the server side. They install, configure and maintain Linux systems. Their work includes:
- Installing and configuring Linux systems, including databases and server-side scripts.
- Performing maintenance and analyzing logs.
- Responsibility for system backups.
- Technical support for server clients.
- Maintaining system security.
A Linux system operator has a very important role in any organization's IT team. This position is generally found in medium and large organizations, since small organizations use cloud services rather than operating servers themselves.
Linux operators ensure smooth daily operation, prevent failures and resolve server problems. Linux professionals are sometimes also involved in development processes.
An IT Course: Is It Right for Me?
Although an IT professional's work may sound routine, in practice it can bring many challenges requiring all of one's personal abilities. Routine IT work requires technical skills and the ability to provide solutions to server clients. This means not just technical knowledge but communication skills with customers.
An IT professional needs considerable flexibility given the challenges and projects they are likely to encounter. On one hand, they must maintain routine tasks; on the other, they must provide specific solutions for changing needs that may arise suddenly.
Who the Course Suits
- Beginners without background or experience: people who want to learn a new field and develop professionally in it.
- People with experience: those with a computing background who want to develop and specialize in IT.
- Graduates: people with academic qualifications but no experience in the field who want to change careers into high tech.
What You Learn in an IT Course
Real Time College offers several study tracks. A comprehensive track suits those with little or no background and includes all relevant areas of study. Alongside it are a regular course and a customized course for people with a background who need only supplementary study.
The studies include a Linux Administration course providing all the practical tools needed to manage the Linux operating system. During the IT course , you will learn about file system structure, device management, user and group configuration, network settings, commands, permissions, scripting and more.
The course also prepares you for the LPIC-1 exam 101 and LPIC-1 exam 102 certification exams. These are Linux Professional Institute exams, with certifications recognized in Israel and internationally.
The comprehensive track has 2 parts:
DevOps
- GIT (Version Control) course: learning the Git version control system, which helps improve workflow and streamline processes.
- Jenkins course: learning about Jenkins, the automation server used to automate processes in building, testing or exporting computer software.
- Docker Containers course: learning to work with containers and use them to streamline and accelerate development.
Server Management
- Linux course | Linux Admin: provides all the tools for operating the Linux operating system.
- LPIC-1 course: prepares you for LPIC-1 certification and trains you to perform maintenance, installation, computer configuration and basic networking tasks.
- LPIC-2 course: prepares you for LPIC-2 certification and provides all the tools to manage small to medium mixed networks.
- AWS course: introduces Amazon's cloud services system and how to work with its tools.
- Networking course: covers computer networks and how computers communicate through protocols, hardware and software.
- Python course: teaches software development with Python, one of the most powerful functional programming languages, suitable for a variety of applications.
- SQL course: covers working with databases, communication, running queries, retrieving information and performing various operations.
- Bash Scripting course: writing scripts for automation in Linux systems.
Admission Requirements
- Basic computer skills and a desire to enter the high-tech world.
- Technicians and practical engineers seeking to specialize in IT.
- College and university graduates interested in retraining.
- Knowledge and experience with LINUX or WINDOWS operating systems are an advantage, but not an entry requirement.
- Intermediate English or above.
- A background or experience in programming languages is an advantage.
All applicants must pass a personal interview and entrance examination.
Course Format
Real Time College offers a comprehensive IT course and Linux administration program of 430 academic hours. It can be completed in 9 to 12 months, with classes 2-3 times a week, allowing graduates to enter the job market.
The human resources department supports graduates in preparing a resume, a LinkedIn page
and applying for job interviews at high-tech companies.
Previous years show that more than 90% of graduates who completed an internship find work within the first year!
Studies are offered in a hybrid format, with in-person classes in Tel Aviv and online learning, according to your choice. All lessons are recorded and can be watched again for revision and refreshers.
Enrollees can also benefit from private one-to-one lessons at no additional cost!
Linux Server Administrator Salaries / IT Professional Salaries
Linux server administrators' monthly salaries depend not only on seniority and experience but also on the scale of the systems. Starting salaries for people without experience or with up to two years of limited experience range from NIS 9,000 to NIS 16,000.
More experienced employees with three to five years of experience earn NIS 12,000 to NIS 20,000 a month. IT professionals with more than five years of experience, as well as those in management roles, reach attractive salaries of NIS 18,000 to NIS 30,000 a month.
Why Study Linux?
Linux is the most common operating system in the internet world, and as our dependence on computing and communication networks grows, so does the need for technical people to operate these systems. Anyone choosing to study LINUX can secure a range of employment options in medium and large organizations in Israel and abroad.
A great deal of internet infrastructure runs on Linux, and this includes not only servers but also routers and other technical equipment.
Not only is there high demand for Linux system administrators, but this can also be a starting point for growth in other fields. For example, a strong foundation in LINUX systems can help if you want to study cybersecurity.
An IT Course: Why Choose Real Time College?
Real Time College offers an up-to-date study program providing all the knowledge and tools needed to enter the market. The material is relevant and delivered with extensive practice. We provide resources including individual practice at no additional cost, as well as recorded lessons.
Our teaching staff comes from the high-tech industry and can offer useful tips and real preparation for entering the job market. This is accompanied by extensive support from the placement department, which helps with resume writing, interview preparation and guidance until you enter the workforce.
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