Advanced Commands in Linux

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Course Overview

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.

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What are the prerequisites for 'Advanced Commands in Linux'?

Prerequisites for this continuing education class are set by Coursera Project Network. Most professional development online classes benefit from some prior knowledge. Please check the provider's page for specific requirements.

Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?

Yes, upon successful completion, Coursera Project Network typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.

How long does this online course take to complete?

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