What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of Linux system administration and how Artificial Intelligence enhances daily administrative tasks.
Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT CLI assist system administrators in automation, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
Set up a complete Linux lab environment using virtualization and CentOS for hands-on practice.
Generate Bash scripts, cron jobs, and automation workflows using natural language prompts.
Use AI-assisted tools to strengthen system security through hardening scripts and best-practice recommendations.
Convert plain English instructions into accurate Linux commands using Shell Genie.
Analyze system logs and command outputs using AI to quickly identify issues and performance problems.

Requirements
Basic computer knowledge.
No prior Linux, AI, or system administration experience is required
Curiosity about learning Linux automation and AI tools

Description
Welcome to AI-Driven Linux System Management, a practical and future-focused course designed to help you manage Linux systems more efficiently using modern AI tools.This course takes you step by step from the foundations of Linux and Artificial Intelligence to real-world system administration tasks powered by AI. You will learn how system administrators can use tools like ChatGPT CLI, Shell Genie, and Aider to automate repetitive work, troubleshoot faster, analyze logs, and build smarter workflows directly from the Linux command line.Every section is carefully structured so that beginners never feel overwhelmed, while professionals gain immediately useful skills. You do not need prior Linux or AI experience. Everything is explained clearly, from setup to execution, with hands-on practice throughout the course.Why this course?Modern system administration is changing. Manual scripting, copy-paste commands, and long troubleshooting sessions are no longer enough. AI is now becoming a daily assistant for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals. This course shows you how to actually use AI in real Linux environments, not just talk about it.What you’ll learn inside this courseSection 1, you’ll understand how AI and Linux work together, how AI is already transforming IT and DevOps, and what skills you will gain by the end of the course.Section 2, you’ll build a complete Linux lab using virtualization and CentOS. You’ll set up your virtual machine, verify connectivity, and prepare your system for AI-based tools.Section 3 introduces ChatGPT CLI. You’ll install Python, pip, and the CLI tool, configure the OpenAI API key, and verify that everything works inside the Linux terminal.Section 4, you’ll use ChatGPT CLI for real system tasks. You’ll generate Bash scripts using natural language, troubleshoot command output, schedule cron jobs, analyze logs, create security hardening scripts, and manage user accounts.Section 5 focuses on Shell Genie, where you’ll convert plain English into correct Linux commands for file operations, compression, and user management.Section 6, you’ll work with Aider to auto-complete Bash snippets and generate script templates for common administrative tasks.Section 7, you’ll complete a mini project where you use AI tools to build and schedule a real system administration script.Finally, Section 8 includes a bonus lecture to extend your learning.By the end of this course, you will:Understand how AI fits into modern Linux system administrationAutomate tasks instead of doing repetitive manual workTroubleshoot faster using AI-assisted analysisConfidently use AI tools inside real Linux environmentsBe ready to apply AI-driven system management skills in real jobsThis course prepares you for the next generation of system administration, where AI works alongside you to make your job smarter, faster, and more efficient.

Who this course is for
Beginners who want to learn how AI is used in real system administration work
IT professionals aiming to automate Linux tasks using AI tools
System administrators seeking AI support for scripting, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Professionals looking to improve efficiency with intelligent system management