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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 Gaurav k

Apr 22, 2020

A very fun and interactive course. The last graded assessment was specifically very interesting and fun to do.

By Mohammed T C

Apr 22, 2020

Learned a lot from this course hopefully the knowledge will help me in my job. I wish all the best. Thank you.

By Vinicius S

Feb 26, 2020

This is a very important course, with so many relevant techniques that I need to review it more than one time.

By Chip H

Jul 21, 2019

Well, those labs at the end were super challenging, but forced me to learn. Also, I must say amazing support.

By Hekmatullah Rahimi

Jan 19, 2024

This course was amazing. It had the labs to put hands on different devices and practice everything you learn.

By Mamun K

Jan 10, 2023

This is a great course I learned a lot from here and I really like the quick lab and quizzes. Thanks Coursera

By Andrew C

Feb 27, 2022

Very in depth. Instrcutors were very knowledgable. The labs were really helpful to challenge what I learned

By Arlette V T

Feb 25, 2022

Course very well explained with a lot of practical labs to master the concept. Thank you very much Coursera.

By Suraj S

Mar 26, 2021

It is a good to go course for people having quite good knowledge of operating systems. I enjoyed this course.

By James C

Jan 6, 2021

Being able to call on memories of MS-DOS commands from my childhood to solve modern day problems was amazing!

By Maggie S

Nov 13, 2020

Excellent course! The concepts are well explained, it's really enjoyable and the Qwiklabs exercises are great

By Mohammad E (

Nov 2, 2020

Super helpful for those who are trying to learn Linux and gain more knowledge about their workspace on Widows

By Vytas R

Oct 9, 2020

I thought networking was tough! This is a lot of very practical information, though it seemed basic at times!

By Rohith.S

Sep 23, 2020

Superb course! gained lots of hands-on experience with the help of qwiklabs special thanks to the instructor.

By Rodrigo R d S

Aug 29, 2020

Lots of content to learn from! For basic users, there is going to be new informations, commands and concepts!

By Christian R

Aug 4, 2020

Cindy is an amazing instructor. Loved her videos and explainations.

very educative and addictive and engaging.

By anthony j

Jun 5, 2019

Quite the informative course. Not extremely difficult and definitely worth every minute if you are new to IT.

By Ivan R

Apr 11, 2018

Excellent course, some glitches within the labs but was able to overcome those situations. Highly recommended

By Kacey Z

Mar 18, 2023

This was a very long, tedious course. However, the information was shared in a basic, but understanding way.

By Nicholas K

Jan 25, 2023

Really learned a lot and like the information. This will help me be better in many things I do in my future.

By Marcus D

Sep 1, 2021

It is a course that will allow the user interaction with some Operating Systems and interactively teach you.

By Robert C

Jul 26, 2021

One of the best courses so far. It really goes into detail on Operating Systems and Windows/Linux commands!

By Karthik M

Dec 18, 2020

Excellent course to take., If you're new to any of the OSs Windows or Linux. Totally worth it for Beginners.

By Drixler

Nov 19, 2020

Course is good could use more explaining about certain topics since I felt rushed . Aside from that all good

By Mohamed H S

Aug 8, 2020

excellent course with very clear and fun explanation , many things to learn from this course thanks coursera