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    Learn essential Linux commands for managing systems. Understand command-line operations, scripting, and system administration tasks.

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      Coursera Project Network

      The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, IT Automation, File Systems

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Linux PAM Security Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux Tools for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Unix, Program Development, Operating Systems, Java, C and C++, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Advanced Linux Networking and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Ansible, Kubernetes, Authentications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Web Servers, Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Intermediate Linux Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, File Management, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Support, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, OS Process Management, Configuration Management, Firewall, Process Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Edureka

      DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Linux Administration, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, IT Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Automation, DevOps

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
    • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Advanced Linux Networking and Security: Packt
    • Intermediate Linux Troubleshooting: Packt
    • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
    • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
    • DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git: Edureka

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