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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

JA

Jun 21, 2019

Great course, lots of very challenging and useful information. You'll learn about Linux and some of the inner workings of Windows, plus lots of tools and programs that are really useful. Great course!

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.

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By Daniel A B V

Jun 25, 2020

One of the best. As always, thanks to Coursera and thanks to Google

By Mohamed S

Dec 11, 2019

Great material and very useful course thanks to all the instructors

By Kurbante S

Apr 26, 2019

Things are heating up! Stack these Certs and knowledge and move up!

By Kjetil J

Jul 2, 2018

Great Course and really challenging, especially the last Linux task

By Shirley W S

Jun 9, 2018

Intense! But I loved the labs and learning Linux Bash command line.

By Posma J S

Mar 15, 2018

So useful course,

i now interisting in Linux and Windows Powershell.

By Martin M

Feb 20, 2024

Cindy is the best. A bit difficult to concentrate, but we made it.

By saleh m

Nov 25, 2022

It's a great course for me, and I'm so happy to learn and pass it.

By Ijeoma O W U

Sep 27, 2022

LLinux was tough for me but I will overcome the challenge someday

By Javier S

Aug 16, 2022

Simply excellent ! Well-prepared !

Cindy was a great instructor !

By Thapelo T

Jul 14, 2022

I learned alot about OPS u'd think you know alot trust me you dont

By Juan A V

Mar 5, 2022

it sure was dificult but got to know alot, keep up the great work!

By Paul S

Feb 21, 2022

Well put together, I learned a lot! Thank you Google and Coursera.

By TOLEKA D

Aug 26, 2021

I enjoyed this learning journey, the videos are really insightful

By Tom L

Jul 26, 2021

Course itself was great, unfortunately held back by qwiklab issues

By jean f g

Jun 16, 2021

For sure, I have learned a lot about using the operating system!!!

By Lekeisha M J

Dec 27, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and I look forward to future classes.

By John W

Mar 3, 2020

great introduction to topics necessary for a IT help desk position

By Brian B

Sep 17, 2019

Well done Google. Lots of good exercises here.. Please contact me.

By David M

Jul 26, 2019

I really enjoyed this course, especially all the interactive labs.

By Fayyaz M

Feb 24, 2023

Its fabulous course in aspect of knowledge and practical as well.

By Mathew L

Oct 13, 2022

Commands were straight forward and the intructor was very clear.

By Shaikh M A

Aug 6, 2022

Great course and I have learn lots of new thing. thanks Coursera.

By Isabel Y

Mar 22, 2022

very hands on experience and worth taking to understand each step

By Via A

Mar 1, 2021

Good courses but I little confuse about the explanation on linux.