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.
This course is part of the Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
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Computer Security and Systems Management SpecializationUniversity of Colorado SystemAbout this Course
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Korean
Learner Career Outcomes
25%
started a new career after completing these courses
27%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
22%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Intermediate Level
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Korean
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University of Colorado System
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Introduction to Practical Linux System Management
Welcome to the first module! This module will cover key aspects of the course in addition to discussing Linux in the enterprise and distributions.
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 35 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
4 videos
About the Instructor9m
Linux in the Enterprise10m
About Linux and Distributions10m
7 readings
About this course10m
Resources for building your own test environment30m
Best of Linux Distributions - 201715m
Common Commands and Utilities20m
Linux from Scratch15m
Package Management10m
Lecture Slides10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz - Week 130m
About Linux30m
3 hours to complete
Configuring Linux in the Enterprise
This module covers the installation and configuration of Linux in an enterprise setting.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 42 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 readings
How to install Linux20m
Networking within Linux30m
SSH - HowTo10m
Cron - HowTo10m
Lecture Slides10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz - Week 230m
Configuring Linux30m
3 hours to complete
Users, authentication, and authorization in a Linux environment
This module describes the essentials of managing users in the enterprise.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 35 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 readings
Adding and Modifying Users10m
Privilege Escalation10m
Authentication - PAM10m
Using PAM20m
Lecture Slides10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz - Week 330m
Users, authentication, and authorization30m
3 hours to complete
Securing Linux in the Enterprise
This module covers Linux security. What does a system administrator need to know in order to adequately protect their systems.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 42 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
4 readings
SELinux - Introduction and commands20m
UFW Cheat Sheet and common commands10m
Firewalld - HowTo10m
Lecture Slides10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz - Week 430m
Linux Security30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
by LBApr 13, 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.
by AAMay 12, 2018
Truly enlightening course. Can be taken by novices who want to get started with Enterprise Linux and also by professionals looking to up their skills. Highly recommended.
by IJDec 4, 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.
by HPFeb 1, 2018
The course was excellent and the instructor was amazing. The course material was well prepared and very clear. I strongly recommend this course!
About the Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
The Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization focuses on computing in an enterprise environment. Combining both theory and real world experience and architecture, the courses will prepare you to design and audit secure enterprise systems. The courses will cover practical use of major server operating systems in an enterprise environment and how to design and operate them securely.
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