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Advanced Commands in Linux

In this one-hour, project-based course, you'll learn advanced commands for the Linux command-line. You'll learn how to grab files, even Web-site, from the internet and download it, how to copy files from drives to drives locally and remotely and how to display, terminate, and troubleshoot programs and processes manually. This guided project will introduce you to the following commands: -wget -- Download anything from the Internet or other remote computers; -rsync -- Synchronise files and directories locally or with a remote machine; -ps, pstree, top, htop -- Monitor applications and processed running on a PC; -kill, killall -- force the closing of troublesome applications and processes.
Duration 4 Months
Institution Coursera
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $185
Total Est. Investment $185

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Advanced Commands in Linux program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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