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About the Course

In this course -- through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice -- you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware. By the end of this course you’ll be able to: ● navigate the Windows and Linux filesystems using a graphical user interface and command line interpreter ● set up users, groups, and permissions for account access ● install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems ● configure disk partitions and filesystems ● understand how system processes work and how to manage them ● work with system logs and remote connection tools ● utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role...

Top reviews

BO

Apr 1, 2019

This is my most favorite module module, especially the Linux, which is my all time favorite OS ever enjoy learning, working Programing, and configuring, and will continue enjoying til the end of time.

MD

May 23, 2020

A wonderful course of prevention that I learned a lot from,

Using commands with Windows and Linux

How to deploy and install operating systems through the network and Alot

Thanks GOOOOOOOOOGLE

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By Wasin M

May 26, 2018

This course is not easy but definitely worth it. I love commands line interface, there's a lot of things you can do with it.

By Karson B

May 24, 2023

This was super fun, and this is great information to know as an IT support specialist or any role in System Administration.

By Arun k

Apr 13, 2023

Yes, Coursera is legit and worth the cost for anyone who wants to pursue online learning with leading academic institutions

By Jorge A

Sep 26, 2022

Very useful and informative. You can learn how to troubleshoot basic issues and get a great foundation for further growth.

By Mark J

Mar 6, 2022

good learning new sklills as never used linux before and it will take till to adjust but i enjoyed the learning experience

By Ahmed M T

Aug 15, 2020

a spectacularly good course. I would literally recommend it to ANYONE who is just getting into, or planning to get into IT.

By Shantanu M

May 19, 2020

I love this course and I want specially thank cindy and team coursera and team google it support. Once again Thank you All.

By Sofia F

Nov 18, 2019

The graded modules were the most difficult. Thankfully I pushed through and now have a better understanding of the process.

By Dave H

Jun 30, 2018

final linux lab a little frustrating tried to do it after doing the whole course took few weeks off came back and got 100 %

By Horace J

Dec 16, 2020

This lab was the most challenging yet, I'm happy to be learning skills that will help me grow as an IT Support Specialist.

By kenny g

Nov 12, 2020

Very helpful in getting users hands on experience with both Windows and Linux based troubleshooting which are very useful.

By Magheen J

Oct 22, 2020

I enjoyed this course, due to the labs. It was a little difficult having to remember all the commands but it came in handy

By William S

Sep 22, 2020

Really felt challenged in this course. Also began to see how everything gels together in a very real way through the labs.

By Mohamed M

May 4, 2020

You must improve labs especially steps

Linux shell must be before PowerShell all the a new command on PowerShell like linux

By Vazgen S

Aug 15, 2019

Amazing course, the instructor obviously has a strong understanding of the course and did a great job, thank you so much!!

By Fanigan O J

Nov 29, 2018

It was a WOW taking this course and understanding how operating systems operates, either on the GUI or CLI.

Thanks Coursera

By Joseph k N

Nov 10, 2022

It is a very important and mind-blowing course with a lot of information, which requires continuous practice and reviews.

By Jonah C

Dec 15, 2021

My network is restricted and slow, it made most of this work almost impossible. Thats half the fun I suppose, good class.

By STEFANOS L

Jan 12, 2021

I Loved this course (as well as the others). Very well structured and easy to understand and comprehend. Helped me a lot!

By Lukasz W

Dec 29, 2020

Definitely a challenging course.. I learned a lot about Linux and sharpened my windows skills. I do recommend to anyone!

By Sergio R

Dec 26, 2020

At least for me, this is the most exciting course of the certifications.

you can apply everything what you learn quickly.

By Aayush P

Sep 10, 2020

Mentor was very cool, and the way of teaching these practical hands on can be hard, but you made it so easy. Thank YOu :)

By Bilous A R

Sep 4, 2020

Everything is fine except for week 6. Did I not fully understand the topic, is there a bad system with super_secret_file,

By Mehar K N

May 12, 2020

That is an amazing expereince for me. Alot of interesting things I learnt. This will prepare me for my career. Thank you.

By Joseph A

May 1, 2019

Barring the little issues with Qwiklabs at the end, the Course has be thoroughly educating and the Lecture was wonderful!