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Linux OS

Illinois Institute of Technology via Coursera

Overview

This course provides you the opportunity to examine the features of the Linux operating system. You will also focus on the management of the operating system. The career skills acquired in this course introduce the open-source operating system Linux and its operation and support. At the end of this course, you will be able to: - Demonstrate the use of command line tools. - Explore key features of the Linux OS. - Explore service management of the Linux OS. Software requirements: Any Linux distro

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Linux Terminal
    • Welcome to Linux OS! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Linux Terminal, Linux Tools, and Managing Linux Services. This module covers the basics of working on the Linux command-line. It explores using basic commands to perform various tasks, such as manipulating files, monitoring system activities, and managing services.
  • Module 2: Linux Tools
    • This module explores the Linux tools. It explores Linus desktop, management tools, and account management. It also explores using GUI tools to manage Linux functions.
  • Module 3: Managing Linux Services
    • This module explores managing Linux services. It addresses the installation of a Linux service, configuring it, and starting and stopping services.
  • Summative Course Assessment
    • This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.

Taught by

Kevin Vaccaro

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