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Linux for Cloud and DevOps Engineers

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Linux for Cloud and DevOps Engineers

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create and manage Linux EC2 instances using AWS CLI and dashboard

  • Execute basic and advanced file and directory operations in Linux environments

  • Configure users, permissions, and ownership effectively on Linux systems

  • Install and manage software packages and services using Linux package managers

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October 2024

Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course, covering fundamental concepts such as the operating system and its relevance in cloud computing. You'll set up your own AWS account, create a Linux EC2 instance, and learn how to connect to the instance using tools compatible with both Windows and Mac.

What's included

7 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into managing files and directories on Linux. You will learn essential commands to create, read, edit, and remove files, as well as manage directories. Mastery of these commands is critical for navigating and maintaining a Linux system effectively.

What's included

6 videos

In this module, we will explore more advanced file and directory management tasks. You will learn how to copy, move, and rename files, search for specific content within files, and replace words using command-line tools. These skills are vital for efficiently managing large amounts of data.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on managing users in a Linux environment. You’ll learn how to create user accounts, manage file permissions, and adjust ownership settings. These skills are essential for maintaining secure and multi-user cloud systems.

What's included

6 videos

In this module, we will delve into system management by gathering critical system information using various commands. You’ll understand how to monitor your system's resources and identify key performance metrics for better decision-making.

What's included

1 video

In this module, we will focus on managing software on Linux systems. You'll learn how to install, remove, update, and gather information about packages using the yum command, ensuring your systems are always running the necessary and up-to-date software.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore networking on Linux systems. You will collect network information using a variety of commands and understand how Telnet works to assist in network troubleshooting and communication.

What's included

2 videos

In this module, we will manage services on Linux systems. You will learn how to start, stop, and check the status of services, as well as configure how services behave on startup using chkconfig and systemctl.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover process management in Linux. You’ll explore commands for viewing and controlling running processes, ensuring you can efficiently manage system resources and tasks.

What's included

1 video

In this module, we will cover several important topics such as archiving files, automating tasks with Crontab, creating file links, and transferring files across platforms. These skills are crucial for maintaining and optimizing workflows in cloud and DevOps environments.

What's included

4 videos2 assignments

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