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.
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Linux Server Management and Security
This course is part of Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
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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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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 14, 2020
Since I am a beginner for Linux server management this course gave me good fundamental knowledge to continue my career. And I recommend this course to the student who likes to self-study.
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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