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Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics of operating a system running Ubuntu, and prepare for the Operation of Running Systems domain of the LFCS exam.
In this course, you’ll get a basic understanding of the Linux operating system. Instructor Scott Simpson helps to familiarize you with the basics of operating a system running Ubuntu. Scott explains how to manage the startup process, update the kernel, install software from source code, use AppArmor to confine software...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Get started performing operations in the Python programming language in this hands-on, interactive course with coding challenges in CoderPad.
If you’re looking to practice basic operations in Python, this course was designed just for you. Join LinkedIn Learning staff instructor Scott Simpson as he leads you through a series of automated coding challenges hosted by CoderPad, the skills-first, technical assessment platform that lets you write live...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explore different ways to make storage available on a network. This course can prepare you for the network filesystems and file services section of the LFCE exam.
Having a solid understanding of file storage is crucial for any system administrator, and essential for professionals working towards the Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) certification. In this course, explore different ways to make storage available on a network. Instructor Scott...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Test your SQL skills with these concise challenges.
These concise (less than 3:30) SQL challenges let you stretch your brain and test your talents. Instructor Scott Simpson frames the challenges in real-world scenarios you might encounter. Tasks range from creating a table to store party guest information to creating a query to find books to feature for a library event. This course is integrated with GitHub Codespaces, an instant cloud developer...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to deploy and configure Ubuntu Server, a popular cloud operating system that's optimized for scale.
Ubuntu Server is optimized for scale. If you're looking to use this popular cloud operating system for a project—or you just want to hone your server administration skills—then this course is for you. Join Scott Simpson as he walks through how to deploy and configure Ubuntu Server (18.04). Scott shares how to install Ubuntu Server, secure...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn tips to protect and exchange sensitive information using encryption and other tools.
While we often think of our communications channels as secure, it never hurts to add an extra layer of protection when working with sensitive information. Whether it’s personal documents, trade secrets, or any other kind of information that could be misused in the wrong hands, knowing how to secure data is a skill that anyone can benefit from. Learn tips...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Find out how to use the Linux command line and Bash shell. Learn Linux commands to navigate through the file and folder structure, edit text, set permissions, and install and update software on Linux machines.
The Linux command line is critical for anyone who uses this open-source operating system. For many tasks, it's more efficient and flexible than a graphical environment. For administrators, it plays a vital role in configuring permissions and...
8) Learning Zsh
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to work with the Z-Shell, or Zsh, a powerful shell that helps you get your command-line tasks done quickly and effectively.
The Z-Shell, or Zsh, is a powerful shell that helps you get your command-line tasks done quickly and effectively. It’s widely available and is the new default shell on macOS. While Zsh is largely compatible with Bash, it offers many useful features—from history recall to spell-check—that can enhance your workflow....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Explore how to plan and build your own home lab to practice your IT administration skills.
Network and system administrators need somewhere to practice their skills, and a home lab is a great choice. In this course, Scott Simpson explains the advantages of a home lab and shows you how to plan and build your own. Scott shows you how to determine what kinds of configurations you’ll need and spec out the hardware needed to support them. He walks you...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to protect yourself when browsing the web.
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to the internet is security. When we browse the web, we often have to contend with a variety of threats to our personal information and security. In this course, instructor Scott Simpson describes the basics of how the web works, and introduces threats that we might face as we browse, like malicious URLs, trackers, and keyword squatting. Then, building...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to install and run Linux on a desktop computer with the popular and widely used distribution, Ubuntu Desktop Linux.
Linux is a popular and free operating system for desktop and laptop computers. It's an alternative to macOS or Windows, which can run right alongside them in a virtual machine. In this course, LinkedIn instructor Scott Simpson shows you how to install and make your way around the 22.04 release of Ubuntu Desktop Linux, one...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to efficiently add software to your Linux system with packages. Learn how to manage packages on RedHat and CentOS, as well as Debian, Ubuntu, and related distros.
Software often comes bundled in packages, which makes managing the programs installed on your system a bit easier. When you need to add software to your Linux system, there are several paths you can take: you can compile source code, manually install software packages, or use...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to keep your hardware and information safe and secure when working from home.
Working from a home office might be a temporary situation or a permanent choice, but whatever the situation, security is key. In this course, Scott Simpson covers how to secure your home office. Learn tips for keeping work and personal hardware separate. Scott discusses how to keep your home office physically secure. Physical security alone isn’t enough, though....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to configure a Linux email server using Postfix and Dovecot.
Email is a core communication protocol. Every Linux system administrator needs to be familiar with the basics. This course teaches how to set up an email server for mail routing and delivery using the common packages Postfix and Dovecot. Learn how to install and configure these services and secure them against unauthorized use. Instructor Scott Simpson closes with a look at hosting...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Get a web server up and running on your Linux machine. Learn how to install and configure web services in CentOS 7 using Apache.
Linux runs the majority of the world's websites. Get web services up and running on your own Linux machine with this course. Scott Simpson explains how to install and configure web services in CentOS 7 using Apache, including configuring virtual hosts, adding modules, and securing your site with SSL. Plus, get some additional...
16) Learning SSH
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Explore the fundamentals of SSH, or Secure Shell, and how to provide a secure connection to a command-line shell on a remote system.
If you want to work in IT or software development, you need to know your way around SSH. More than just a tool, SSH, or Secure Shell, allows you to make a secure connection to a command-line shell on a remote operating system. The foundation for many other technologies, SSH also allows you to transfer files with ease...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to install CentOS, perform common admin tasks from the command line, and get popular services up and running.
CentOS is a Linux distribution (derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux) that's popular with system admins, DevOps engineers, and home users alike. It's also used by many organizations for development and production servers. In this course, learn how to install and make your way around CentOS, perform common tasks from the command...
18) Learning FTP
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to connect to FTP servers from a client, a browser, or the command line.
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is the primary method of uploading and downloading files on the web. In this short course, Scott Simpson helps you understand how essential FTP is to users and the administrators who support them, and shows how to connect to FTP servers from the command line, a client, or a browser. Scott also explains how to transfer data more securely...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to configure and use VirtualBox—a software virtualization package from Oracle—to create virtual machines on your computer.
Are you a student, developer, or tester who needs to use software that doesn't work on your primary computer? If so, VirtualBox—a software virtualization package from Oracle that allows you to host multiple operating systems on a single physical machine—might be the right solution for you. In this course,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learning Linux can be a daunting task, so this course lays the groundwork for your Linux journey with term definitions, standards, and options you can pursue.
With so many technical terms, cultural quirks, and options to pursue, getting started with Linux can seem overwhelming. In this course, instructor Scott Simpson covers the fundamentals of what you need to know in order to make smart choices about learning Linux. Scott discusses the Linux kernel,...
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