Linux for Cloud and DevOps Engineers
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What you'll learn
Create and manage Linux EC2 instances using AWS CLI and dashboard
Execute basic and advanced file and directory operations in Linux environments
Configure users, permissions, and ownership effectively on Linux systems
Install and manage software packages and services using Linux package managers
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There are 10 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. In this course, you'll dive into the essentials of Linux, specifically tailored for Cloud and DevOps professionals. Starting with an introduction to Linux systems and AWS environments, you’ll quickly move on to creating and managing Linux instances. Through practical examples, you'll learn to establish connections from various operating systems and explore Linux filesystem hierarchies, gaining a strong foundation in operating system management. As you progress, you'll delve into file and directory manipulation, mastering key commands for creating, editing, and organizing your Linux files. You'll also learn how to manage users, permissions, and file ownership—critical tasks in any cloud infrastructure. The course also covers system management, showing you how to monitor processes, gather system information, and manage essential packages for maintaining system performance. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with advanced knowledge in networking, service management, and process automation, preparing you to manage Linux-based cloud environments efficiently. With step-by-step guidance on common tasks like package installation, networking commands, and archiving, you'll leave with practical skills ready to be applied in any cloud or DevOps role. This course is designed for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and system administrators. Prior knowledge of basic cloud concepts and some familiarity with command-line interfaces are recommended but not required.
In this module, we will introduce the course, covering fundamental concepts such as the operating system and its relevance in cloud computing. You'll set up your own AWS account, create a Linux EC2 instance, and learn how to connect to the instance using tools compatible with both Windows and Mac.
What's included
7 videos1 reading
7 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Course Introduction and About the Author•2 minutes
- What is Operating System•4 minutes
- Create an AWS Account•6 minutes
- Create a Linux EC2 Instance•6 minutes
- Connect to Linux System Using MobaXterm from Windows•4 minutes
- Connect to Linux System from Mac•2 minutes
- Linux Filesystem Hierarchy•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will dive into managing files and directories on Linux. You will learn essential commands to create, read, edit, and remove files, as well as manage directories. Mastery of these commands is critical for navigating and maintaining a Linux system effectively.
What's included
6 videos
6 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Basic Linux Commands•5 minutes
- Read a File•6 minutes
- Create a File•10 minutes
- Edit or Append Content to a File•8 minutes
- Create Directories•5 minutes
- Remove Files and Directories•9 minutes
In this module, we will explore more advanced file and directory management tasks. You will learn how to copy, move, and rename files, search for specific content within files, and replace words using command-line tools. These skills are vital for efficiently managing large amounts of data.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Copy Files or Directories - Command (cp)•6 minutes
- Move or Rename a File•3 minutes
- Change Directory - Command (cd)•6 minutes
- How to Search a File - Commands (find, diff and file)•5 minutes
- Search a Word in a File - Command (grep)•9 minutes
- Replace a Word in a File - Command (sed)•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 1•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on managing users in a Linux environment. You’ll learn how to create user accounts, manage file permissions, and adjust ownership settings. These skills are essential for maintaining secure and multi-user cloud systems.
What's included
6 videos
6 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Creating and Managing a User - Command (useradd)•8 minutes
- Login as a User onto EC2 Instance•4 minutes
- ls Command Explained•12 minutes
- File Permissions•4 minutes
- Changing Permissions - Command (chmod)•10 minutes
- Changing Ownership - Commands (chown, file)•4 minutes
In this module, we will delve into system management by gathering critical system information using various commands. You’ll understand how to monitor your system's resources and identify key performance metrics for better decision-making.
What's included
1 video
1 video•Total 8 minutes
- Gather System Information - Commands (free, cpuinfo, uname, and More)•8 minutes
In this module, we will focus on managing software on Linux systems. You'll learn how to install, remove, update, and gather information about packages using the yum command, ensuring your systems are always running the necessary and up-to-date software.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Installing Packages - Commands: yum (install, remove)•6 minutes
- Updating and Getting Information about Packages - Commands: yum (update, list, info)•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 2•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore networking on Linux systems. You will collect network information using a variety of commands and understand how Telnet works to assist in network troubleshooting and communication.
What's included
2 videos
2 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Collect Network Information - Commands (hostname, ping, wget, ifcofnig, curl)•9 minutes
- Telnet explained•6 minutes
In this module, we will manage services on Linux systems. You will learn how to start, stop, and check the status of services, as well as configure how services behave on startup using chkconfig and systemctl.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Services - Commands: Service (status, start, stop)•7 minutes
- Services - Commands (chkconfig, systemctl)•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Assessment 3•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover process management in Linux. You’ll explore commands for viewing and controlling running processes, ensuring you can efficiently manage system resources and tasks.
What's included
1 video
1 video•Total 11 minutes
- Process Management - Commands (ps, fg, bg, top)•11 minutes
In this module, we will cover several important topics such as archiving files, automating tasks with Crontab, creating file links, and transferring files across platforms. These skills are crucial for maintaining and optimizing workflows in cloud and DevOps environments.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Archiving Files and Directories - Commands (gzip, gunzip, zip, unzip, tar)•9 minutes
- Crontab Explained•9 minutes
- Softlink and Hardlink - Command (ln)•10 minutes
- Copy Files from Windows to Linux - Command (scp)•16 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
- Assessment 4•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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