This specialization is intended for people without technical experience who seek to develop bash scripting skills and learn about Unix tools that will allow them to perform basic system administrator tasks on Linux and other Unix-based systems. In these four courses, you will cover everything from navigating the system on the command line, to scripting and automating tasks, to networking and containers. These topics will help prepare you to comfortably navigate and troubleshoot Unix-based systems and automate tasks on more complex systems.
Unix and Bash for Beginners Specialization
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Unix and Bash for Beginners Specialization
Unix and Bash for Beginners. Hands on practice in minutes without installing anything!
Instructors: Elise Deitrick
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4.2
(67 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Hands-on expertise in navigating Unix-based systems, scripting, and task automation.
Effective management of tasks using version control and advanced networking configurations.
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Students will learn about the Unix system and how to use basic features such as working with the file system and processes.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Unix
Category: File Systems
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: User Accounts
Category: File Management
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Data Storage
Category: Shell Script
What you'll learn
Mastery over Bash scripting basics and the application of advanced scripting techniques, including regular expressions.
Practical experience with git for effective version control.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Scripting
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: File Management
Category: Shell Script
Category: GitHub
Category: System Configuration
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Version Control
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Unix
What you'll learn
managing devices and partitions
basic networking tools and name resolution
securely transferring data over networks to create backups
Skills you'll gain
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Firewall
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: File Management
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Data Storage
Category: Linux
Category: Shell Script
Category: System Configuration
Category: Command-Line Interface
What you'll learn
Understanding Containers: Become familiar with containers, why they're used, and their benefits in a software development and deployment environment.
Introduction to Kubernetes: Get familiar with Kubernetes, its benefits, and its uses in orchestrating and managing containerized applications.
Deployment of Containers: Deploy containers to run applications.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Containerization
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Linux
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Unix
Category: Kubernetes
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The full specialization takes about 40 hours to complete.
Comfort using the computer -- however no coding or technical experience is necessary.
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