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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  • Status: Free Trial

    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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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Management

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Virtualization, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Administration, Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Virtualization, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    206 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini

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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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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, File Management, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, System Support, IBM Cloud

    Advanced · 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
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Cloud Management, Security Controls, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, File Systems, Ubuntu, Linux Servers, Linux, Docker (Software), Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Ansible, Firewall, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Systems, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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