Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Discover the world’s most popular open source operating system
From smartphones and servers, to supercomputers and submarines, Linux powers an incredible amount of today’s computer technology.
Improve your employability and transferable skills with this two-week course, delivering a working knowledge of Linux operations.
Learn how to create a Linux container using Docker
Starting from scratch, you’ll learn how to set up Linux and be introduced to key terminology including shell, terminal, and command.
Equipped with this foundational knowledge, you’ll move on to investigating processes in Linux, including data streams and piping, learning how data moves from one process to another.
Using these skills, you’ll be able to monitor and manage processes within your operating system, identifying and addressing any issues.
Explore common Linux commands and operations
From search operations to scripting, you’ll learn to create basic commands and finish with the skills to produce an entire series of commands. As you develop your understanding of more complex commands, you’ll also gain insight into the operations that take place within Linux that affect the processes and behaviour of your operating system.
You’ll explore the applications and uses of these concepts as they gain in complexity, allowing you to further your understanding of Linux and other operating systems.
Improve user management processes
User management is an essential skill for system administrators who want to ensure users have the correct permissions, passwords, and set up when working on Linux.
You’ll learn how to sort files, assign permissions, and improve your user management and monitoring techniques.
By the end of this course, you’ll have gained the essential skills to set up and run Linux OS, whether in a development, administrative, or personal capacity.
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in operating systems and understanding their processes better. It is particularly useful for those considering a career in software development or system administration.
You don’t need to have Linux installed as your computer operating system. We’ll show you how to setup a Linux environment to get the most out of this course, and how to install Docker if you have a MacOS or Windows setup.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Packt
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
COLLABORATION POLICY
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Complete all tests and assignments on my own, unless collaboration on an assignment is explicitly permitted.
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Maintain only one user account and not let anyone else use my username and/or password.
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Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results, or improve or hurt the results of others.
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Not post answers to problems that are being used to assess student performance.
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VIOLATIONS
If you are found in violation of the Terms and Conditions or Honor Code, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions:
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Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment;
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Having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;
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Being unenrolled from a course, learning program or degree program; or
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Termination of your use of the App and/or Site.
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Additional actions may be taken at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica and eLearnAfrica course providers.
No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for such violations.
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CHANGING THE HONOR CODE
Please note that we review and may make changes to this Honor Code from time to time. Any changes to this Honor Code will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the App and/or Site after any changes have been made, you signify your agreement on a prospective basis to the modified Honor Code and any changes contained therein. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Honor Code.
Effective Date: September 22, 2016