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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security by IBM

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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

MG

Apr 24, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

TC

May 10, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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By Lonnie G

Mar 21, 2021

Really great information for those on the cybersecurity track! Videos could you a little updating in quality.

By V

Aug 17, 2020

Good information. Course could be refreshed in some places such as the audio and presentation slides

By Omar B

Sep 12, 2021

course is good but there are some problems with the quality of photos which are shown during videos

By Ivan D M

Jun 7, 2020

Some quiz questions are formulated wrongly, this caused confusion when looking for the right answer

By Nadim P

Sep 29, 2022

Provides an excellent insight into the basic fundamentals in cybersecurity processes and tools.

By TIM B

Aug 27, 2022

The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is becuase the visuals are usually bleary and hard to read.

By Deleted A

Aug 5, 2020

Great information but very mono-toned videos so it makes it a little boring to watch and listen.

By Alexander P

Dec 7, 2023

Good course but the slides are very blury and the voice is poor for it was recorded through VoIP

By Mohammed M

May 15, 2022

Great course , adding labs to those kind of course or sample technical skills videos might help.

By Akash M

Jul 8, 2020

I had some problems regarding subtitles and audio coordination, except this course was very good

By Lamar O

Feb 27, 2021

Informative and concise. I would like to see more attention paid to updating some of the links.

By Deep R

Apr 26, 2020

course content is good...a little problem with the audio....however i recommend this course .

By G M T R

Jan 3, 2022

Course Structure was very good but the sound and video quality was not as good and clear.

By Tural M

Oct 16, 2021

Can't get my ID verified, contacted support, not any adequate response. It's demotivating.

By Abdulaziz I

Aug 31, 2022

Layout and topic introductions are good but the sound is mostly disturbing and not clear.

By Mohammed A

Jul 12, 2020

videos couldve been more enjoyable with more interactive slides besides just a voiceover

By kristi e

Aug 5, 2023

The material is great. I think better audio would make it a bit easier to follow along.

By Shruti D

Oct 15, 2020

This is really informative course .All information related to cyber security are good

By KAUSTAV S

Apr 30, 2020

The video and presentation quality could be improved. The course was really good.

By Eureka F

Aug 7, 2023

Very educating learned more than I thought. It's a great course for beginners.

By Jaibir S

Apr 17, 2021

Absolutely fantastic & full of good content and knowledge-rich course it was.

By HELBER L B R

Jul 20, 2020

Algunas imágenes no son claras, puede ser mejor si se adapta a otros idiomas.

By Chinmay A K

Sep 21, 2020

nice course for deep study for commands and to understand operating systems

By DHRUVI K

Jun 12, 2020

Some videos does not have problems sounds and subtitles, but course is good

By Vladimir M

Aug 12, 2020

There are slides sometimes which are of low quality and impossible to read