Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

IBM via Coursera Specialization

Overview

This specialization introduces Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration in IBM Infrastructure. IBM Power servers will be used to demonstrate these concepts. Through three courses, you will learn a range of concepts from how to get started with Linux, to administering Linux in an enterprise environment. Brought to you by IBM!

Syllabus

Course 1: Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Course 2: Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems
Course 3: Private Cloud Management on IBM Power Systems

Courses

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14 hours 31 minutes
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This course introduces administrative tasks that a system administrator can perform with Linux hosted on IBM Power servers. This includes virtualization concepts such as logical partitioning, installation of Linux, command-line operations, and more interesting administration and device management tasks. This course includes hands-on exercises with systems from an IBM data center.
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13 hours 31 minutes
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IBM PowerVC, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enabling software, provides a self-service cloud console for managing IBM Power Systems. It is built on OpenStack. OpenStack is a collection of open-source software projects that enterprises can use to run their own private cloud infrastructure. This course explains most cloud management features, starting with setting up a private cloud environment from the ground up. It then covers planning, sizing and other advanced administrative tasks you can perform to become an efficient system administrator.
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10 hours 15 minutes
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This course will provide you with a basic introduction to Linux® skills using Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9. It will show you how a Linux system is organized and will demonstrate introductory system administration tasks. The course highlights the significance of Linux and the open source development framework in the current IT landscape. Linux systems are omnipresent, powering the internet, retail point-of-sale setups, global stock exchanges, and more. You'll find Linux at the heart of smart TVs, airplane entertainment setups, and the majority of leading supercomputers worldwide. Learning Linux offers numerous advantages. In the IT sector, proficiency in Linux is highly sought after. Whether you're an app developer, working with cloud-based solutions, engaged in mobile or edge computing projects, or dealing with Windows systems requiring Linux interoperability, Linux knowledge is crucial. Upon completing this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of operating Linux through the command line, with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 serving as the basis. These skills are vital for carrying out basic operational tasks, whether on a local Linux machine or a remote system accessed via the Internet.