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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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: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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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
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
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
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
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 DHFeb 27, 2021
Excellent instructor who has a lot of practical knowledge of network security. I would certainly enroll in another course if it were offered through the same instructor.
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.
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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