Linux Networking and Identity Management

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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Linux Networking and Identity Management

About this course

This course offers a practical guide to linking Linux systems to networks and managing access in enterprise environments. You'll learn about user account management, networking essentials like configuring IP addresses and DNS, and advanced techniques such as packet filtering and high-availability setups. Each topic is accompanied by hands-on labs that simulate real-world scenarios, giving you the confidence to work effectively in multi-user Linux environments.

What you'll learn

create and modify user accounts and groups
configure system-wide environment profiles
set user resource limits
manage delegated privileges
integrate Linux systems with LDAP-based directories
configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
set up hostname and DNS resolution
verify network service status
implement bridge and bonding devices
apply packet filtering rules
configure reverse proxies and load balancers

Course objectives

enable Linux systems for network use
establish user access control
prepare for enterprise-level network management

Skills you'll gain

networking identity management load balancing high availability linux dns network services ipv4 SSH ldap user accounts firewall ipv6 privilege management environment profiles

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