Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting
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Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting
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Master Linux system administration, including user management and process control.
Automate tasks with advanced shell scripting techniques and tools.
Configure and secure networks, services, and system updates efficiently.
Implement robust security and optimization practices for Linux environments.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now 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. Master the art of Linux administration and shell scripting in this comprehensive course designed for IT professionals and system administrators. You'll gain expertise in managing Linux systems, automating tasks, and securing environments, equipping yourself with the skills needed to handle real-world challenges. The journey begins with an in-depth exploration of system administration, covering user account management, process control, system monitoring, and maintenance. You'll navigate essential tools like vi, sed, systemctl, and crontab, building a robust foundation in Linux system management. Key topics like directory services, user authentication, and advanced process handling prepare you to oversee Linux systems confidently. As you progress, unlock the power of shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows. You'll learn about different shells, create scripts using loops and conditions, and dive into advanced scripting concepts like aliases and connectivity checks. From understanding the Linux kernel to mastering efficient script execution, this module empowers you to optimize your systems like a pro. This course is tailored for system administrators, IT professionals, and Linux enthusiasts aiming to elevate their skills. Whether you're transitioning from beginner to advanced, or refining your expertise, you'll find value here. A basic understanding of Linux fundamentals is recommended for the best experience.
In this module, we will delve into advanced system administration, the backbone of Linux management. You'll explore tools and techniques for user account management, process and system monitoring, and directory services, along with mastering essential commands like vi, sed, and systemctl. By the end, you’ll have the expertise to efficiently maintain and secure Linux systems.
What's included
35 videos2 readings1 assignment
35 videos•Total 314 minutes
- Welcome to Module 5•0 minutes
- Linux File Editor (vi)•14 minutes
- Difference between vi and vim Editors•12 minutes
- "sed" Command•21 minutes
- User Account Management (useradd, groupadd, usermod, userdel, groupdel)•14 minutes
- Enable Password Aging•16 minutes
- Switch Users and sudo Access (su, sudo)•9 minutes
- Monitor Users (who, last, w, id)•7 minutes
- Talking to Users (users, wall, write)•9 minutes
- Linux Directory Service - Account Authentication•6 minutes
- Difference between Active Directory, LDAP, IDM, WinBIND, OpenLDAP etc.•9 minutes
- System Utility Commands (date, uptime, hostname, uname, which, cal, bc)•9 minutes
- Processes, Jobs and Scheduling•5 minutes
- systemctl command•9 minutes
- ps command•7 minutes
- top command•9 minutes
- kill command•8 minutes
- crontab command•8 minutes
- at command•8 minutes
- Additional cronjobs (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly)•7 minutes
- Process Management (bg, fg, nice)•14 minutes
- System Monitoring Commands (df, dmesg, iostat 1, netstat, free, top)•10 minutes
- System Logs Monitor (/var/log)•11 minutes
- System Maintenance Commands (shutdown, init, reboot, halt)•5 minutes
- Changing System Hostname (hostnamectl)•6 minutes
- Finding System Information (uname, dmidecode)•4 minutes
- Finding System Architecture (arch)•4 minutes
- Terminal Control Keys•3 minutes
- Terminal Commands (clear, exit, script)•6 minutes
- Recover Root Password•6 minutes
- SOS Report•7 minutes
- Environment Variables•14 minutes
- Special Permissions with setuid, setgid and sticky bit•14 minutes
- The screen command•15 minutes
- The tmux command•10 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Module 5 - System Administration - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the art of shell scripting, empowering you to automate Linux tasks and optimize workflows. You’ll learn about the Linux kernel, different types of shells, and scripting basics, progressing to advanced techniques like loops, conditionals, and remote connectivity scripts. This journey equips you with practical skills to tackle real-world Linux automation challenges.
What's included
16 videos1 assignment
16 videos•Total 129 minutes
- Welcome to Module 6•0 minutes
- Linux Kernel•2 minutes
- What is a Shell?•4 minutes
- Types of Shells•7 minutes
- Shell Scripting•3 minutes
- Basic Shell Scripts•13 minutes
- Input and Output of Script•14 minutes
- if-then Scripts•9 minutes
- for Loop Scripts•8 minutes
- do-while Scripts•6 minutes
- Case Statement Scripts•7 minutes
- Check Remote Servers Connectivity•24 minutes
- Aliases (alias)•10 minutes
- User and Global Aliases•9 minutes
- Shell History (history)•5 minutes
- Creating Shell Scripts using ChatGPT•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Module 6 - Shell Scripting - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will master Linux networking, services, and system updates, the key to maintaining robust and secure systems. From setting up DNS and DHCP servers to securing SSH and deploying Apache web servers, this module covers the essentials and advanced techniques for networking and system maintenance. Additionally, you'll learn modern tools for updates, repository management, and OS hardening to ensure optimal system performance.
What's included
45 videos1 reading3 assignments
45 videos•Total 693 minutes
- Welcome to Module 7•0 minutes
- Enable Internet on Linux VM•3 minutes
- Network Components•3 minutes
- Network Files and Commands•9 minutes
- NIC Information (ethtool)•7 minutes
- NIC or Port Bonding•13 minutes
- New Network Utilities•32 minutes
- Downloading Files or Apps (wget)•8 minutes
- curl and ping Commands•10 minutes
- The ss Command•11 minutes
- FTP - File Transfer Protocol•22 minutes
- SCP - Secure Copy Protocol•8 minutes
- rsync - Remote Synchronization•16 minutes
- System Updates and Repos•12 minutes
- System Upgrade and Patch Management•10 minutes
- Create Local Repository (Yum Server)•13 minutes
- Advanced Package Management•14 minutes
- Rollback Patches and Updates•14 minutes
- SSH and Telnet•6 minutes
- DNS - Download, Install and Configure•29 minutes
- Hostname or IP Lookup•6 minutes
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)•5 minutes
- chronyd (New Version of NTP)•8 minutes
- New System Utility Command (timedatectl)•9 minutes
- Mail Transfer Agent•15 minutes
- Web Server (Apache - HTTP)•15 minutes
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing Nginx•27 minutes
- Central Logger (rsyslog)•6 minutes
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing Nagios•34 minutes
- Securing Linux Machine (OS Hardening)•24 minutes
- OpenLDAP Installation•11 minutes
- Tracing Network Traffic (traceroute)•6 minutes
- How to Open Image File through Command Line•7 minutes
- Configure and Secure SSH•16 minutes
- SSH-Keys - Access Remote Server without Password•14 minutes
- Linux Web-Based Administration (Cockpit)•20 minutes
- Firewall•48 minutes
- Tune System Performance (tuned, nice, and renice)•20 minutes
- Run Containers - Docker and Podman•36 minutes
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing Docker•17 minutes
- Kickstart (Automate Linux Installation)•33 minutes
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing Ansible•22 minutes
- Installing, Configuring, and Managing OpenVPN•22 minutes
- DHCP Server•14 minutes
- Proxy Server in Linux (Squid)•15 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Module 7 - Networking, Services, and System Updates - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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