Overview

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This course features Coursera Coach! 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. This course equips you with practical skills in Linux networking, virtualization, and service management. You will explore key concepts such as hypervisors, virtual machines, and backup strategies, building a strong foundation to manage Linux systems effectively. Hands-on demos and exercises allow you to perform real-world operations confidently. Learn how to manage users, directories, processes, and software packages in Linux. Discover systemd fundamentals and utilities, enabling you to configure services, monitor system processes, and ensure smooth operation. Containers and container images are also introduced to help you understand modern Linux deployment strategies. Dive deeper into backup tools, GUI and CLI file management, and service orchestration with systemd. The course emphasizes practical applications of Linux skills, combining theoretical knowledge with actionable exercises to prepare you for real-world system administration. Designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and Linux enthusiasts, this beginner-to-intermediate course requires basic familiarity with Linux concepts. By engaging with the structured lessons, learners gain confidence in managing both system and service-level tasks effectively. By the end of the course, you will be able to configure Linux networking, manage virtual machines and containers, implement backup strategies, handle user accounts, manage processes, and configure systemd services for efficient system administration.

Syllabus

Virtualization and Backup

In this module, we will introduce virtualization in Linux and its practical applications. You will learn about hypervisors, virtual machine operations, and strategies to safeguard data. Hands-on demonstrations cover essential backup tools to ensure reliable and secure Linux environments.

User and Service Management

In this module, we will cover comprehensive user and service management in Linux. You will learn to handle files, directories, users, and processes while managing packages and system services. Demonstrations provide practical knowledge for both graphical and command-line administration tasks.

systemd and Containers

In this module, we will explore systemd and containerization in Linux. You will gain hands-on experience managing services and processes with systemd. Additionally, you will learn container fundamentals, working with container images, and performing container operations to modernize Linux deployments.