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Learners will master basic management of Linux from the command line including file management, operating system management and security.
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The Operating Systems Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux and equips you with a foundation in this widely used open-source operating system. You will learn about various Linux distributions and the concept of Copyleft, gaining valuable knowledge on different system configurations.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand and use shell commands to extract basic system information and seek help from the operating system ● Mange Linux file systems, manage disks and directories, work with absolute and relative paths, and organize, backup, and restore files effectively ● Work with text files from the shell and employ expressions to search files and directories ● Apply security principles to set permissions and ownership ● Mange jobs, processes, the boot process, and also system settings including SELinux In addition, you will acquire hands-on experience on how to build your own Linux machine using virtualization, which they will use for all the lab assignments given throughout the course. You’ll complete a capstone project, showcasing the skills you have learned throughout the course.
In this module, students will learn basic information about the history of computers and Linux. Then students will explore simple shell commands and learn about virtualization.
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In this module, students will learn the structure of the Linux file system including understanding directories, paths, and naming conventions. They will also learn to search and backup content.
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In this module, students will learn how to manage text files from the shell. They will master the cat command and the vim Editor. They will learn how to search and filter text files, and work with text streams.
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In this module, students will learn about the default user and group accounts, and how to create new users and groups as well as manage passwords. Students will learn about user profiles and using the skeleton directory to set up a template for new profiles.
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In this module, students will learn about Linux permissions and ownership. Students will explore the default file and directory permissions, as well as how to change them. They will also master the basics of access control lists and flags.
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In this module students will learn about starting and stopping Linux, and managing services. They will explore processes and jobs, and learn to manage them throughout the lifecycle of the operating system.
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In this module students will learn about file systems, partitions, and the commands and utilities to manage them. Students will learn about mount points, swap space, local storage devices, journaling file systems and file system maintenance.
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In this module students will learn about system initialization, system logs, centralized logging and log file analysis. Students will also learn about Security-Enhanced Linux and security policies.
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Students will demonstrate mastery of the material by creating and uploading a capstone project.
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This program consists of 6-courses, developed by Akamai, and can be done at your own-pace over 6 months. These courses will help you build technical foundations that align to entry level jobs in tech. No degree or prior experience required.
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I learned a lot from this. Hope their are more of this free courses to help students
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023
Great course! Learn't a lot!! Shadow Farrell is a great instructor. Thank You.
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