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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Ubuntu, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    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, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Unix Shell, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Shell Script, OS Process Management, Containerization, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Under the Hood

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, System Software, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), Systems Architecture, System Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Virtual Environment, System Configuration, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux security courses

  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Pearson
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Linux Under the Hood: Pearson

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