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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master essential Linux skills to manage networks, secure systems, and automate tasks efficiently. Learn how Linux underpins modern IT infrastructure and cloud operations, empowering you to handle real-world environments confidently. Through hands-on exercises and structured lessons, you'll navigate disk management, filesystems, shell scripting, and Linux networking. Explore security best practices, disaster recovery, and diagnostic techniques to strengthen system resilience. What sets this course apart is its focus on both practical automation and theory. You'll apply shell scripting, containerization, and cloud deployment using AWS and Azure, bridging foundational knowledge with current industry applications. Ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and DevOps enthusiasts, this course requires basic familiarity with Linux and computing concepts. It is designed to elevate your skills for practical, enterprise-level applications. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization.

Syllabus

Working with Disks and Filesystems

This module introduces essential Linux storage administration skills, including disk partitioning, device naming conventions, and Logical Volume Management (LVM). Learners will gain hands-on experience with creating, formatting, mounting, and managing partitions, as well as understanding how Linux organizes and interacts with storage devices.

Networking with Linux

This module introduces the foundational concepts of Linux networking, including the TCP/IP stack, IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), and essential network services such as DNS, NTP, and FTP. Learners will gain hands-on experience configuring network interfaces, managing dynamic IP assignments, and implementing secure authentication methods. Practical CLI-based exercises and security best practices are emphasized throughout.

Linux Shell Scripting

This module introduces the fundamentals of Linux shell scripting, including script structure, variables, loops, and text processing tools such as sed and awk. Learners will gain hands-on experience automating tasks, managing input/output, and applying best practices for scripting in a command-line environment.

Securing Linux

This module introduces key Linux security mechanisms, including SELinux and AppArmor access controls, as well as firewall configuration using iptables and nftables. Learners will gain hands-on experience implementing and managing security policies to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access and network threats.

Disaster Recovery, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

This module introduces essential strategies for disaster recovery, including risk assessment, system backup and restoration using tools like dd and ReaR, and practical troubleshooting techniques for Linux systems. Learners will gain hands-on experience with diagnostic commands to address disk, system load, and network connectivity issues. By the end, you will be equipped to protect and recover Linux systems from common failures.