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Linux Installation and User Management

Overview

Build practical Linux system administration skills with CentOS through a structured, hands-on learning experience. You’ll begin with Linux fundamentals, system requirements, partitioning, dual-boot preparation, and step-by-step CentOS installation. You’ll then explore the Linux desktop and file system while learning to create users, assign roles, manage permissions, and configure system dates, times, and time zones for accurate logging.

As you progress, you’ll use essential command-line operations, control software packages, analyze system performance, and automate administrative tasks with cron. You’ll also configure network connectivity using secure SSH and SCP protocols, design scalable storage with LVM, and apply reliable backup and archiving strategies.

Designed for students, IT professionals, and aspiring system administrators, this course provides a clear pathway from Linux installation to advanced CentOS administration. Its practical, command-line focus connects foundational concepts with realistic administrative tasks. Enroll to confidently install, configure, manage, secure, and optimize Linux systems for personal or enterprise environments.

Syllabus 2

  1. Introduction and Installation 3.5 hours

    This module introduces learners to CentOS and Linux fundamentals, guiding them through pre-installation steps, system requirements, and dual-boot considerations. It also covers step-by-step installation procedures to set up a stable Linux environment for enterprise or personal use.

  2. Linux Basics and User Management 3 hours

    This module builds foundational knowledge of the Linux operating system, introducing the GUI environment, file system structure, and essential user management practices. It emphasizes system security through permissions, user roles, and proper time/date management.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Covers niche tools that universities don't teach.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (2 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.
  • Many courses are produced quickly from slides and screen recordings; read the reviews first.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

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  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • EDUCBA

EDUCBA is in Tier 5: mass-produced or unclear of our institution ranking (36/100). Thousands of courses, mostly slides and screen recordings.

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