Linux distributions provide a set of tools and decisions about how a Linux system should operate. There are thousands of Linux distros out there, and choosing one to use can be overwhelming. In thi...

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to the internet is security. When we browse the web, we often have to contend with a variety of threats to our personal information and security. In this c...

Networking is a fundamental service on a Linux system. Though Linux is widespread, there are many methods of configuring network settings. In this course, instructor Scott Simpson demonstrates how ...

Secure connections are more important now than ever. WireGuard brings an easy-to-configure, fast, and secure method of creating a virtual private network, or VPN. WireGuard is supported directly by...

Linux is the operating system of choice for enterprises that need a stable, agile, and open-source platform, and it’s only getting more popular. Qualified system administrators are in demand. If yo...

Building and hosting your own server at home or in the office is a great way to learn about system configuration and administration, and also provides an opportunity to maintain control of your fil...

While we often think of our communications channels as secure, it never hurts to add an extra layer of protection when working with sensitive information. Whether it’s personal documents, trade sec...

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a common tool for retrieving data from relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. This course provides an introduction to this core ...

With so many technical terms, cultural quirks, and options to pursue, getting started with Linux can seem overwhelming. In this course, instructor Scott Simpson covers the fundamentals of what you ...

Bash, or the Bourne Again Shell, is a widely popular command-line interpreter for administration and programming tasks. But Bash is different than most scripting languages. That’s why Scott Simpson...