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No, you cannot take this course for free. 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. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

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Oracle Linux Cookbook Specialization

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Oracle Linux Cookbook Specialization

Oracle Linux Mastery.

Master Oracle Linux 8 deployment and administration.

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Install and configure Oracle Linux 8 systems.
Implement automation and redundancy in Linux environments.
Secure systems and integrate with cloud platforms using containerization.

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Specialization - 3 course series

The Oracle Linux Cookbook specialization provides a structured learning path for experienced Oracle Linux, CentOS, or RHEL admins transitioning to Oracle Linux 8.

The first course in the path, Oracle Linux 8 Foundations: Installation, Boot, and Filesystem Management, builds a solid understanding of system installation, boot processes, and filesystem management.

The next stage, Oracle Linux 8 Administration: Software, Redundancy, and Automation, expands on these foundations by exploring software management, redundancy, and automation tools.

The final course, Oracle Linux 8 in Practice: Security, Containers, and Cloud Integration, applies these skills to real-world scenarios, focusing on security, containerization, and cloud integration. Through this progression, learners develop a comprehensive skill set in managing and optimizing Oracle Linux environments.

This specialization is based on the course, Oracle Linux Cookbook, by Erik Benner, Erik B. Thomsen and Jonathan Spindel.

Applied Learning Project

Applied practice activities integrated throughout the courses provide structured opportunities for learners to apply key concepts and methods in realistic contexts. Through guided analysis, reflection, and skill application, participants engage with authentic challenges aligned to the subject matter and develop practical competence in solving domain-relevant problems.

Oracle Linux 8: Installation, Boot & Filesystems

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Master DNF for package management and stream-specific installations
Implement high availability services using Podman and automation tools
Secure systems with Secure Boot and encryption techniques

Oracle Linux 8 Administration: Software & Automation

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Master DNF for package management and stream-specific installations
Implement high availability services using Podman and automation tools
Secure systems with Secure Boot and encryption techniques

Oracle Linux 8: Security, Containers & Cloud Integration

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

Master DNF for package management and stream-specific installations
Implement high availability services using Podman and automation tools
Secure systems with Secure Boot and encryption techniques

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Frequently asked questions

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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.