A 600+ card Anki deck for Linux system administrators, covering practical skills for the LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin) exam and everyday Linux work. Built from years of hands-on experience with Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL-family systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise Linux environments.
Requirements: Anki (desktop) + CrowdAnki add-on
- Install the CrowdAnki add-on in Anki:
Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons → code: 1788670778 - Clone or download this repository
- In Anki:
File → CrowdAnki: Import from disk - Select the
LearningLinux/folder - Click Import — the deck appears as Linux Sysadmin Deck
The deck uses two card templates with custom CSS. It is designed for Anki desktop; mobile support works but the layout is optimised for larger screens.
| Topic | Tags |
|---|---|
| Bash scripting & shell | BashScripting, Scripting |
| Networking | Networking, DNS, DHCP, Routing, NFS, VLan |
| Security & pen testing | Security&PenetrationTesting, SSH, SeLinux, Fail2Ban, iptables |
| Firewalls | Firewalls, TCPWrappers, iptables |
| Storage & RAID | RAID, LVM, FileSystems, Partitions, Drives |
| Package management | PackageManagement, Snapd |
| Services & init | Services, Booting |
| Containers | Docker, DockerSwarm, Kubernetes, GKE, GCP |
| Mail servers | MailServers, Postfix, Dovecot, Amavis, SpamAssassin |
| Web servers | WebServers, Nginx, Apache, proFTPd |
| Databases | Databases, MySQL |
| Text processing | AWK, Sed, Grep, Perl |
| Hardware | Hardware, GPUs, Wireless, Audio, Bluetooth |
| Monitoring & performance | Performance, Logging, KernelRuntimeParameters |
| Cryptography & certs | Cryptography, Certificates, LUKS |
| Editors & tools | Vim, Nano, Git, Editors |
| Multimedia | Multimedia, VideoEditing, ImageEditing, MusicEditing |
| LFCS exam prep | LFCS |
The deck uses two Anki note templates:
- Code — Question on the front, shell command on the back, extra Notes field for caveats and context. Ideal for command-line knowledge.
- Basic-Plus-Media — Richer layout supporting embedded images and diagrams (used for visual topics such as RAID levels, network architecture, memory management).
Both templates render with custom CSS for a clean, readable look.
| Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
Gold |
High-priority card — learn these first |
LFCS |
Relevant to the Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin exam |
BestPractice |
Operational best practice or common pitfall |
Security&PenetrationTesting |
Security tooling and offensive techniques |
GoodHabits / BadHabits |
Patterns to adopt or avoid |
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├── LearningLinux/
│ ├── deck.json # CrowdAnki deck (all cards + configuration)
│ └── media/ # Embedded images and CSS
├── scripts/
│ └── clean_deck.py # Cleanup script (removes off-topic cards, fixes typos)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
├── LICENSE
└── README.md
Corrections and improvements are welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
MIT © Carlo Martini
Cards that include screenshots from the Linux Foundation course materials (LFS01) are used for educational purposes and remain subject to the original copyright.