This specialization introduces Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration. IBM Power servers will be used to demonstrate these concepts. Through three hands-on courses, learners progress from Linux command-line essentials to advanced administration tasks such as logical partitioning, virtualization, storage, networking, and system management, while also gaining the knowledge to transition from AIX to Linux. Developed by IBM subject matter experts in partnership with Coursera, this program prepares IT professionals, system administrators, and consultants for careers in enterprise Linux administration on IBM Power.
Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization
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Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization
Master Linux and Cloud Computing. Learn how enterprises use and administer Linux in a private cloud environment.
Instructors: Chris Caillouet
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4.8
(736 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Specialization - 2 course series
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Category: Linux Administration
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Linux
Category: Systems Administration
Category: System Configuration
Category: Software Installation
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Virtual Machines
What you'll learn
Linux and AIX system administration.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Administration
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Unix Shell
Category: IBM Cloud
Category: File Management
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Data Storage
Category: File Systems
Category: Unix Commands
Category: System Monitoring
Category: User Accounts
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Software Installation
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix
Category: General Networking
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3-4 months.
This course is intended for beginners to get started. A basic knowledge of the Linux operating system is a plus, although not a requirement.
No. The current course order will make the most sense to most users.
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