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
Linux Server Management and Security
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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
3 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.
3 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 120m
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 220m
Configuring Linux30m
2 hours to complete
Users, authentication, and authorization in a Linux environment
This module describes the essentials of managing users in the enterprise.
2 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 320m
Users, authentication, and authorization30m
2 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.
2 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 420m
Linux Security30m
Reviews
4.6
TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
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!
by YPOct 22, 2018
Its an awesome course for security enthusiasts a big thanks to the lecturer for taking us through this course making it look quite simple
by SOct 16, 2019
simply i would like to thank the university of Colorado the supervisor of this course and Coursera for the quality of this course
by DRMay 9, 2018
Overall excellent way to build a foundation, informative with good examples to follow... wish there were more practical examples.
by YRJan 1, 2019
Good explanation.as a admin how manage the security and implement security here learned.thanks for providing this course
by LAMar 22, 2018
Great, I knew most of the content but was really good to remember and learn new ways to understand the environment !
by ADApr 6, 2020
This course teaches me a lot of things about Linux server security. I think that I have got maximum out of it.
by SDDec 5, 2018
Very intense course on Linux Installation, enterprise setup, management and practical security implementation.
by RIMar 14, 2018
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this well structured course with challenging quizzes as a bonus.
by BGMay 16, 2018
Good instructor and the course was very useful to learn the Basics of linux server management.
by JVDec 27, 2018
Tiene todas las herramientas para defender los conceptos básicos de LINUX y su seguridad .
by IZMay 25, 2018
Very well explained. What I needed more is a bit more real life examples and exercises
by NTDec 6, 2018
give you overview how security work in linux but gaining deep knowledge is upto you
by JAJan 6, 2019
This is a great linux server security course! Just what I expected from Colorado U.
by VNov 6, 2019
The course content was awesome and rich. The lecturer was clear and practical.
by MDFeb 3, 2020
A relevant mix of system administration policy and technical implementation
by ICApr 16, 2019
Albeit is more of an introductory course, it's definitely worth it.
by FFAug 29, 2018
Buen material didactico y los ejemplos fuerón bien puntuales.
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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Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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