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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Linux Server Management and Security by University of Colorado System

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About the Course

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. In week 1 we will look at what Linux is used for in the enterprise. By the end of week 1, you will be able to differentiate between different versions of Linux and understand how they are used in an enterprise environment. In week 2, we will explore how Linux systems are configured. By the end of week 2, you will be able to demonstrate different Linux commands and how they are used. You will also be able to interact with a Linux system. In week 3, we will explore Linux authentication mechanisms and how to add users and user controls to a Linux system. By the end of week 3, you should be able to demonstrate how to appropriately add users to a Linux machine and secure them. In week 4, we will explore how to harden a Linux system. By the end of week 4, you should be able to classify different technologies to secure Linux and differentiate access control methods for Linux applications....

Top reviews

AK

Apr 12, 2020

its very interesting courses i have learned . i also suggest to learn this course.very thankful to coursera team.

YR

Jan 1, 2019

Good explanation.as a admin how manage the security and implement security here learned.thanks for providing this course

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By Deleted A

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Jun 21, 2022

I got a 30% on the final project and then received a 96% without much adjustment. Should average the non-zero peer reviews. That way the reviews that aren't serious are eleminated from the score.

By Danith G

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Apr 14, 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 ISHAN R J

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Dec 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 Shailesh V B

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Apr 12, 2021

This is really good course to learn about Linux, however it will be great to update information with latest technology and latest updates.

By Mehar H

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Oct 9, 2023

good course but their are not many students so it will take time for your peer assignment to be compelete

By Ralph L

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Jul 4, 2020

Leaned a lot about security tools available in Linux and differences between CentOS and Ubuntu.

By Barath G

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May 16, 2018

Good instructor and the course was very useful to learn the Basics of linux server management.

By Iavor Z

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May 26, 2018

Very well explained. What I needed more is a bit more real life examples and exercises

By Wai P A

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Feb 8, 2025

This course is so nice for system administrator as junior to be expect that can be.

By Jagadesh R

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Apr 20, 2020

Some parts are boring. More tasks required rather than theoretical explanation.

By Fernando R A

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Apr 14, 2020

A basic beginning about linux and security, a summary of ideas well structured.

By Alejandro G

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Apr 4, 2019

I think it's a very usefull course considering no previuos knowledge required

By Евтеев К Б

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Aug 26, 2019

Course should include more hands-on tasks. The final task is very unclear.

By Jonathan U C R

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Aug 12, 2020

incorporate more exercises into the class and a little more explanation

By Freedom

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Aug 29, 2018

Buen material didactico y los ejemplos fuerón bien puntuales.

By Vivek L D

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Jul 14, 2020

very helpful for learning about linux system adminstration

By Rajesh L P

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May 16, 2020

it was really nice to learn new things in linux security.

By Antanas U

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Dec 5, 2023

Good course, information easy understandable. Well done.

By Arbin S

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May 7, 2021

Good course to get your hands dirty on with Linux.

By Bashar M

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Aug 2, 2019

the course was very interesting and useful ,thanks

By Ian F

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May 21, 2020

good fast intro to linux networking and security

By Srinivas G

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Dec 5, 2021

very good course i have learnt more knowledge

By Deleted A

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Nov 10, 2017

Quiz questions should/could be more attentive

By Prakash L

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Apr 16, 2021

More details shall be included on SELINUX

By Shreyashi G

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Jun 5, 2020

i understood everything in a good way