- Resource assignments
- Welcome!
- Introducing the IBM power family
- Processor concepts and management
- IBM power naming convention
- Managing virtualization
- Hardware management console
- Virtualizing your servers
- The hypervisor
- Additional processor concepts and management
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems
Work on some interesting applications of Linux with exercises by pursuing Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification by Coursera.
Intermediate
Online
4 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification by Coursera introduces learners to the fundamental concepts surrounding the administrative tasks that a system administrator can undertake with Linux on IBM Power servers. Within a span of four weeks, they will also learn about various concepts related to virtualisation that include logical partitioning, command-line operations and the installation of Linux. They shall also delve into some interesting concepts surrounding device and administration management tasks.
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification Programme will help learners earn a shareable certificate to exhibit their skills to recruiters. They can learn at their own pace with their schedule. The curriculum has been made engaging with additional readings and quizzes with each week's lectures. Candidates also have the option to receive peer feedback on peer-reviewed graded assignments and provide them with feedback to initiate mutual learning.
The course is offered under the ambit of Cloud Computing under another broad ambit of Information Technology. Thus, candidates belonging to these fields can pursue this course and polish their skills considerably. The course is being delivered by experts from IBM that makes learning industry-oriented and significant for academic and professional purposes.
The highlights
- Free trial for a week
- The course included in an IBM specialisation
- Professional certification
- 14 hours of self-paced learning
Program offerings
- Expert lectures
- Course readings
- Quizzes
- Graded assignments
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification Fee is given below-
- Candidates willing to take the certification need to deposit Rs. 2852 as the certification fee.
- As an alternative, they can audit this course for free.
Fee Details for Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems
Fee | Amount in Rs. |
Course Fee | - |
Certification Fee | 2852 |
Total Fee | 2852 (excluding taxes if applicable) |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
Certification qualifying details
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification shall be accessible on the Accomplishments tab of the course dashboard once the passing grade has been achieved in all graded projects, payment for the certification has been made and name or ID verification has been done.
What you will learn
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification Programme comes with the following learning outcomes-
- Learners will delve into the concept of Linux network
- They will discover the use of Linux in administering IBM power servers
- Candidates shall also get an insight into Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Candidates will have a basic understanding of virtualisation and its concepts
- They shall be taught how the administration and device management tasks are carried out
- They will gain knowledge of IBM power systems
- They shall also get a practical insight into how cloud computing is carried out
Admission details
Students can apply for Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification Online Course via a small online registration procedure that has been mentioned below-
Step 1: Go to the course URL- https://www.coursera.org/learn/linux-system-administration-ibm-power-systems and log in or register on Coursera.
Step 2: Tap on the “Enroll for Free” option which will take you to a dialogue box.
Step 3: You can either begin your free trial to pay for the certification later or audit the course to pursue it for free.
Step 4: On choosing the former option, you can study the course for seven days.
Step 5: On choosing the latter option, you can take up the course without access to graded assignments.
The syllabus
Week 1: Virtualization with IBM Power Systems
Videos
Practice Exercise
- Checkpoint 1
Week 2: Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Videos
- Running Linux on IBM power
- Configuring IBM power for Linux
- Installation planning
- Installation details
- Installation demo
Reading
- Your first exercise guide
Practice exercise
Checkpoint 2
Week 2: System management strategies
Videos
- Software installation: Part 1
- Software installation: Part 2
- Virtual Optical Media overview
- Virtual Media Repository
- Basic administration differences and console access
- Yum and VNC setup demo
- Graphical user interface for Linux
- Networking in Linux
- Command-line interface for Linux
- Software repositories
- Creating a local repository
Readings
- Your second exercise guide
Practice exercise
- Checkpoint 3
Week 3: All about Systemd
Videos
- Log management
- Introduction to system
- Systemd management operations
- System initialization deep-dive
- System initialization process overview
- Systemd units and services
- Systemd targets and ancillary components
- More log management
- Startup managers
Reading
- Your third exercise guide
Practice exercises
- Checkpoint 4
Week 4: IBM service and productivity tools
Videos
- Installing service and productivity tools
- RSCT and electronic support services
- Service aids and tools
- SRC and RMC services
Readings
- Your fourth exercise guide
- Your fifth exercise guide
Practice exercise
- Checkpoint 5
Week 4: Cloud computing
Videos
- What is cloud computing?
- Multi-tenancy and the benefits of cloud
- Rest APIs and IBM PowerVC
- Moving to cloud
- OpenStack: A private cloud for you
- Cloud adoption
- Cloud service and deployment models
Practice exercises
- Checkpoint 6
Scholarship Details
Financial aid shall be provided to those applicants whose applications are approved. In order to apply, candidates may first go to the course page and select “Financial Aid available.” After ticking some checkboxes enclosing certain declarations and entering required details, they shall be led to their application wherein they have to answer some questions to the best of their knowledge and need. Every applicant shall be informed regarding the status of their application via mail within 15 days.
How it helps
Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification benefits candidates as a professionally adequate, industrially rich and conceptually relevant offering by IBM and Red Hat Enterprise. It focuses on the application of Linux in IBM power systems and the administrative tasks involved therein. A thorough understanding of this will enable candidates to implement the same in their workplaces for transforming them into efficient organisations.
It is saturated with hands-on exercises with systems from an IBM data centre and quizzes to help candidates train themselves to offer solutions to common problems. A majority of the Fortune 50 Companies depend on the IBM Cloud to run their business successfully, thus the professionals teaching this course are well aware of the innovations needed to transform the industry and impart relevant skills to do the same to the learners.
Holding the recognition of being a prime global corporate research organisation, IBM's commitment to creating technology innovators and workforce is reflected in Linux System Administration with the IBM Power Systems Certification syllabus. As a part of Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization, learners will get some idea of Linux and using the same in a large cloud environment.
Instructors
Mr Upendra Rajan
IT Management Consultant
IBM
Mr Bill Miller
IT Management Consultant
IBM
FAQs
When a candidate finishes a course, he shall receive a course certificate. On completion of all courses under this specialisation, he shall receive a specialisation certificate.
Yes, it can be done by resetting the deadlines on the "Grades and Overview" section.
No, the progress shall resume from the last stage.
Once the fee is paid for a specific course, it cannot be used in some other course.
When a candidate subscribes to all the courses in this specialisation, he will have to pay a monthly fee to access all courses.
Candidates will have to pay the amount exactly as stated on the course page without paying any additional tax.
No, a refund can only be applied for and initiated during the free trial.
They can surely receive Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems Certification provided they pay the certification fee during or after completion. They will have to solve the ungraded assignments.
All course videos have transcripts which will also be available in offline mode.
On successful completion of all three courses in Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization, candidates will earn a specialisation and a digital badge for their skills.
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