Whether you are accessing a bank website, Netflix or your home router, chances are that your computer is interacting with a Linux system. The world runs on Linux. In this course, we will dive into how Linux works from an enterprise perspective.



Linux Server Management and Security
This course is part of Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization

Instructor: Greg Williams
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to the first module! This module will cover key aspects of the course in addition to discussing Linux in the enterprise and distributions.
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4 videos8 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers the installation and configuration of Linux in an enterprise setting.
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5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module describes the essentials of managing users in the enterprise.
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4 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers Linux security. What does a system administrator need to know in order to adequately protect their systems.
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4 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This is the course project. Linux threats come from a variety of sources. It's up to you to have a stance on how to administer and protect a system.
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Reviewed on Apr 7, 2020
This course teaches me a lot of things about Linux server security. I think that I have got maximum out of it.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020
its very interesting courses i have learned . i also suggest to learn this course.very thankful to coursera team.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2018
Pretty Awesome course. But I was expecting a hands-on assignment on this course. Otherwise all the reading materials and videos are awesome. Thanks.
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