Systems Administration

Systems Administration is the practice of managing and maintaining a computer system's operation, reliability, security, and performance. Coursera's Systems Administration catalogue helps you grasp the complexities of managing a modern, robust IT infrastructure. You'll learn about server management, network configuration, data backup procedures, implementing security measures, troubleshooting system issues, and optimizing system performance. Moreover, you'll understand how to manage user accounts, system software, and hardware components. You'll also become proficient in various scripting languages and automation tools used to streamline administrative tasks, positioning you as a crucial asset in any IT-based organization.
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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    133 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, Web Servers

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    208K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Machines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, System Configuration, Automation, Application Design, Content Management, Scripting, Management Information Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, Databases, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Help Desk Support, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    572 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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