Unlock the essential skills needed to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux networking with "Linux Networking Basics and Beyond." This course takes you from foundational networking concepts to advanced command-line mastery across major Linux server distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, and SUSE. Through practical labs and real-world demonstrations, you’ll gain the expertise to set up network services, manage remote connectivity, and utilize powerful tools like SSH, SFTP, NMCLI, and more—preparing you for roles in system administration, cloud engineering, and DevOps.
Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization
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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization
Basic Advanced Mastering Linux Server Networking. Comprehensive Training in Linux Server Networking, Configuration, and Troubleshooting
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Configure and manage networking services and protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) across multiple Linux distributions using both GUI and command-line tools.
Master essential Linux networking commands and utilities: ip, ping, traceroute, dig, nmcli, SSH, SFTP, SCP, rsync.
Build, test, and secure Linux network environments with hands-on labs, including static and dynamic IP configuration, and hostname management.
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Set up a Linux networking lab using virtual machines, NAT, and SSH.
Explain the fundamentals of computer networking, including physical and virtual networks.
Analyze and configure TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS on Linux systems.
Understand and apply the OSI model to real-world Linux networking scenarios.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: TCP/IP
Category: OSI Models
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Computer Networking
Category: General Networking
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Virtualization
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Protocols
What you'll learn
Understand and differentiate between core Linux networking services (Networking Service, NetworkD, Network Manager, Wicked).
Configure and manage network connections on major Linux distributions using both command-line and graphical tools.
Set up and troubleshoot dynamic and static IP addressing, including DNS configuration.
Analyze and optimize network services for server environments such as Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, and Amazon Linux.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Servers
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Administration
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: YAML
Category: System Configuration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Linux
Category: Servers
What you'll learn
Master essential Linux networking commands for analysis and troubleshooting (IP, Ping, Traceroute, Whois, DiG, Nslookup, SS, NMAP).
Configure hostnames, DNS settings, and host files across multiple Linux distributions.
Utilize nmcli to manage and modify network interfaces via the command line.
Gain practical, hands-on experience to confidently diagnose and resolve network issues in Linux environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Analysis
What you'll learn
Master secure remote administration and file transfers using SSH, SCP, rsync, and SFTP.
Set up and analyze SSH connections, including advanced key-based authentication.
Utilize additional networking tools (Wget, cURL, Netperf) and configure a basic Apache web server.
Explore alternative connectivity methods, including SMB and GUI-based tools, for flexible network management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Category: Web Servers
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Apache
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Unix
Category: Network Protocols
Category: VPN Clients
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Security Controls
Category: File Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux
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