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Fundamentals of Open Source IT and Cloud Computing (LFS200)+ Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) Exam Bundle

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Course Features

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Duration

15 hours

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

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Video Content

15 hours

Course Description

This LFS200 course is intended to help new IT administrators learn foundational concepts and prepare them for working with Linux. It will allow interested students to increase their knowledge and skills in Linux Systems Administration and Cloud Engineering. It is a great preparation for the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate exam. The LFCA will assess candidates' knowledge of basic IT concepts such as operating systems, software installation and management, hardware installations, command line use, basic programming and security best practices. This test validates their ability and readiness for entry-level IT positions.

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Prerequisites/Requirements

This course assumes no previous Linux knowledge but it does require other operating system and interface skills that a regular user encounters such as logging into a Graphical Interface (GUI), running applications from the GUI, downloading files from the

Before starting this course, we recommend Introduction to Linux, a free edX course

There are no pre-requisites for the LFCA exam

What You Will Learn

This course covers the foundation of systems commands and the administration of users; discusses the installation, configuration, and basic maintenance of operating systems and applications; and demonstrates the use of basic Linux commands and utilities

You will also learn about Linux files, storage systems, basics of Linux shell and simple scripts; networking architecture, topologies, hardware, and environments, and will be able to discuss basic network configuration and protocols; various Cloud techno

A Certified IT Associate will confirm early proficiency and aptitude in the IT field

The exam is intended to integrate with other qualifications and provides a stepping stone to more advanced credentials

Target Students

The LFS200 course is designed for those new to the IT industry or considering starting an IT career as a System Administrator or Engineer

This course is ideal for users interested in advancing to the professional level through a gained understanding of critical concepts for modern IT systems, including cloud computing

The LFCA is a pre-professional certification intended for those new to the industry or considering starting an IT career as an administrator or engineer

This certification is ideal for users interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of critical concepts for modern IT systems including cloud computing

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