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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University of Colorado System
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
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.
Configuring Linux in the Enterprise
This module covers the installation and configuration of Linux in an enterprise setting.
Users, authentication, and authorization in a Linux environment
This module describes the essentials of managing users in the enterprise.
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.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
This is really good course to learn about Linux, however it will be great to update information with latest technology and latest updates.
simply i would like to thank the university of Colorado the supervisor of this course and Coursera for the quality of this course
The course was excellent and the instructor was amazing. The course material was well prepared and very clear. I strongly recommend this course!
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.
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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