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    Results for "operating systems"

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      EDUCBA

      Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals

      Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating System Administration, Linux, File Systems, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, System Programming, File Management, OS Process Management, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, System Support, Desktop Support, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Network Security

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      845 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Scripting, Unix Shell, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Automation, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      921 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Endpoints and Systems

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Computer Hardware and Software

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Linux Server Management and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      913 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

      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
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      131 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating systems courses

    • Unix Performance, Signals, and System Internals: EDUCBA
    • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
    • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
    • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech

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