This specialization is intended for beginners to learn how to become proficient in Linux programming. It will prepare you for a role as an information technology professional by introducing you to the Linux operating system. You will explore creating security through backups and redundancy, securing the perimeter of your network and systems, and managing a system with the Linux OS installed.
Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization
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Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization
Become proficient with Linux. Learn Linux for LFCA Certification
Instructor: Aspen Olmsted
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.5
(803 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Linux Servers
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Linux Commands
- File Systems
- System Monitoring
- Version Control
- Package and Software Management
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Remote Access Systems
- DevOps
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Linux Administration
- Virtualization
- User Accounts
- File Management
- Public Key Infrastructure
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Linux
Category: Web Servers
Category: Service Management
Category: File Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Shell Script
Category: IT Automation
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Software Installation
Category: File Systems
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Linux Administration
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Linux
Category: System Configuration
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Network Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Data Storage
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: File Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Firewall
Category: User Accounts
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Authentications
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Information Technology
Category: Network Security
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Encryption
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Software As A Service
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Category: Containerization
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Virtualization
Category: Version Control
Category: DevOps
Category: Linux
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Linux Administration
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Frequently asked questions
16 weeks at about 3-5 hours per week.
No prior experience is required.
Yes:
1. Linux Fundamentals
2. Managing Linux Systems
3. Securing Linux Systems
4. Linux Cloud and DevOps
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