Link to the Course:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/os-power-user/
Learning Objectives
Week 1
- List, change, remove and make directories and files in the Windows GUI, Windows CLI and Linux shell.
- Search for specific files and directories in Windows GUI, Windows CLI and Linux shell.
- Manipulate text in the Windows GUI, Windows CLI and Linux shell.
Week 2
- Grant the appropriate permissions to users and groups.
- Add, modify and remove users on a computer.
- Add, modify and remove permissions on files and folders.
Week 3
- Differentiate between different packaging and file compression methods.
- Understand how Windows and Linux package installs work.
- Understand how devices and drivers are managed in Windows and Linux.
Week 4
- Format and partition a disk in Windows.
- Use common tools to repair a filesystem and disk.
- View disk usage and free space.
- Format and partition a disk in Linux.
Week 5
- Use system tools and be able to read and understand process statuses.
- Start and terminate a process.
- Use troubleshooting tools to problem solve issues with processes and resources.
Week 6
- Be able to remotely access a Windows or Linux machine.
- Read and troubleshoot logs.
- Utilize disk cloning tools to make an image.
About the Course: In this course – through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice – you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- navigate the Windows and Linux filesystems using a graphical user interface and command line interpreter.
- set up users, groups, and permissions for account access.
- install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems.
- configure disk partitions and filesystems.
- understand how system processes work and how to manage them.
- work with system logs and remote connection tools.
- utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role.