DevOps Foundation: Linux & Systems Hands-On is built for learners who are ready to stop reading about Linux and start working with it. Across three focused modules, you'll tackle real-world scenarios covering Linux system administration, automation, and web server and database deployment.

DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Configure SSH hardening, SELinux policies, and Cron jobs to secure and automate Linux systems.
Write Bash scripts and deploy Ansible for agentless infrastructure automation across servers.
Deploy and configure Nginx, Apache, and Tomcat web servers with SSL/TLS encryption enabled.
Set up and troubleshoot MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases in a live server environment.
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
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June 2026
Taught in English
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