What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

There are 4 modules in this course

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. Take a deep dive into advanced Linux networking, security, and automation with this hands-on course designed for IT professionals and system administrators. You’ll learn to master containerized applications, streamline workflows with automation tools, secure Linux environments, and manage complex networking configurations. The course begins with containerization and automation, introducing Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform to deploy, scale, and manage applications and Linux hosts efficiently. Next, you’ll explore the Linux boot process, gaining the skills to monitor, control, and troubleshoot boot-related issues using tools like grub, systemd, and journalctl. The networking module focuses on configuring adapters, DNS services, and secure remote access with SSH. You’ll also tackle network troubleshooting using tools like tcpdump, netstat, and Wireshark while mastering file transfers and diagnostics. Finally, you’ll enhance your Linux security knowledge by implementing SELinux, AppArmor, firewalls, and SSL/TLS encryption. You’ll also learn about advanced authentication methods like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and LDAP to ensure a robust and secure environment. This course is ideal for IT professionals and system administrators with basic Linux knowledge

Linux Boot Process

Linux Networking

Linux Security

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