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IT Systems Engineers are responsible for implementing and maintaining business computer systems, including hardware, software, and networking. Their role ensures smooth operations, making their skills highly sought after in today's job market
Entry-level salaries start at ~$80K+, and Senior Systems Engineers earn an upwards of $250K a year
The need to build and maintain cloud infrastructures means higher than ever demand
Get a key role at a tech company and enjoy remote work and vibrant culture
Grow to Security Engineering, DevOps, Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering and more!
Meet your classmates and instructors as you start your journey towards a high-paying career as a Systems Engineer
Join live or watch the recordings of classes from Systems Engineering experts. Ask questions, do homework, get feedback and build the skills you need to succeed
Gain work experience you can show in your resume and talk about in your job interviews. Complete an end-to-end Systems Engineering project guided by an expert
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Configure and automate system administration tasks: manage processes, users, file systems, security, networking, and backups
Deploy and manage virtual environments to improved resource utilization, flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
Set up and manage servers for various purposes: hosting websites, running applications, managing databases, providing network services, and more
Master Bash shell commands and learn how to write scripts that automate repetitive tasks, making file and directory manipulation easier
Design and implement network infrastructures, configure network devices, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure network security
Create an attractive resume and LinkedIn profile. Learn effective job search strategies and prepare in depth for every stage of job interviews
curriculum
Understand who is a systems engineer. Understand the career path of a systems engineer. Identify advantages of the Linux operating system. Define components of Linux. Manage processes and files.
Linux Foundation, Systems, Distributions, Open Source Software, Linux History, Components, Linux vs Windows.
Learn about key computer components. Comprehend the components and connectors found on a typical mainboard. Discuss memory and storage devices.
Motherboard; Central Processing Unit; Basic Input/Output System; Storage; Graphics Processing Unit; Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.
Continue learning about hardware and software components focusing on operating systems. Define the concept of processes in a computer system. Understand input/output management and its challenges.
Processes; Memory; CPU management; Scheduling Techniques; Software; Linux installation.
Discuss differences between data types. Talk about data formats. Dive in common basic algorithms.
Primitive and composite data types; text-based formats; binary formats;searching, sorting algorithms.
Explore the basics of the Linux operating system. We'll explore the Linux Kernel, Command Line Basics, the Linux file structure, file system directories, navigating the Linux file system, file types in Linux, and how to get help.
Linux Kernel; Prompt; Commands; Files; File Systems; Directory; Getting help in Linux.
Continue immersing yourself in the Linux world. Gain understanding of key aspects of Linux, including the Linux Boot process, its role as a multi-user operating system, useful configuration files, command syntax, interpreting CLI errors.
Grand Unified Bootloader; Init System; Multi-user Environment; Configuration Files, Syntax, Linux CLI Errors.
Define CLI and access to the command line. Define different types of shell. Perform Acquire skills in the command line, including basic commands and their structure. Perform tasks in Jupyter notebook.
Shells; Prompt; Environment; Variables; Shell History; Special Symbols; Common Commands, Path, Help and Man Pages.
Employ more advanced command lines, including commands and their structure Work with VIM and Nano editors.
Command Line options and arguments; Standard Streams; Linux Pipes; File Types; Vim Editor; Sed Editor.
Gain hands-on experience upon the concepts covered in Lessons 7 and 8.
Manage file systems and perform related operations. Examine and manipulate file properties and information. Manage file properties, permissions, and attributes.
File systems Semantics; Layout; Inode; Properties; File Names; Modes; Attributes.
Identify and use common package management tools Manage packages on Red Hat/CentOS and Debian/Ubuntu systems Understand daemons and their management Manage users and groups.
Package Management; Tools; Red Hat; Debian; Daemons; User Management; Capabilities; Selinux.
Gain hands-on experience upon the concepts covered in Lessons 9 and 10.
Manage Processes using CLI. Manage Background processes using CLI. Monitor and analyze system resource utilization. Change process priority.
Inheritance; States; List and Interpret Processes; Jobs; Sessions; Killing Processes; Prioritization.
Set up, manage, enable, disable services in Linux Set up and manage a basic web server. Work with cron jobs in Ubuntu Instal and configure SysV and SystemD service.
rEFInd; GRUB 2; BIOS Boot Sequence; Initramfs; SysV; SystemD; Runlevels; systemctl; Custom Unit Files; Procedure.
Gain hands-on experience upon the concepts covered in Lessons 11 and 12.
Define fundamental storage concepts. Manage, create, mount, monitor filesystems. Manage, create, mount LVM. Manage, create, mount NFS and Samba. Manage, create, mount Remote Block-based Storage
Storage Media; Redundant Array of Independent Disks; Storage Area Network; vSan; vNAS; Disc Partitioning; Mounting; Quotas; Disc Inodes.
Define fundamental networking concepts. Comprehend functions of each OSI model's level. Understand NAT, DHCP, and DNS. Manage network on Linux.
Local and Wide Area Networks; OSI Model; IPv4; IPv6; Network Address Translation; Protocols, Domain Name System; Firewalls.
Understand the fundamentals of shell scripting. Create simple shell scripts using basic commands, variables, and conditional statements. Identify how to redirect input and output in shell scripts. Use loop constructs to automate repetitive tasks.
Variables; Scripting; Symbols; Regular Expressions; grep; Loop Construct; Commands; Bash.
Understand functions and their usage in shell scripts. Pass and process command-line arguments Use environment variables to access and manipulate important system information Control script execution flow. Perform advanced string manipulation. Use arrays to store and process multiple values.
Bash; Functions; Command Line Arguments; Script Parameters; Array; Shell Expansion; Regular Expressions.
Gain hands-on experience upon the concepts covered in Lessons 13-16.
Understand basic concepts of system and app monitoring. Install and configure Monitoring system for a cloud-based infrastructure. Setup APM monitoring for Web-Application.
Black Box; White Box; Time-Series Database; Metrics; Logging Tools; Golden Signals; Prometheus.
Estimate incidents. Understand how to perform the post mortem process. Identify information security risks.
Troubleshooting; Alerts; Postmortem; Network Operation Center; Basic ITIL; Problem Management; Mean Time To; Information Security Management
Gain hands-on experience upon the concepts covered in Lessons 17-18.
Create a selling resume Identify job application process. Establish understanding of interview processes.
Prepare for a job interview. Resume; Career; Job Interview; Cover Letter; Experience; Job Application; Funnel; Profile; Job Offer.
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Study from senior Silicon Valley professionals with an average work experience of 10+ years
Andrey has over 15 years of experience in UNIX/LINUX system administration and automation engineering. He has worked for EPAM and The New York Times and is now a consulting expert and a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Box.
Alex is a well-established Senior Engineering Manager with over 30 years of experience in the field. His expertise in Systems Engineering, management, DevOps, and SRE has been put to use at companies such as Cisco, Google, Ticketfly, and Dreamworks. Currently, Alex is working at an Artificial Intelligence startup, helping build systems, networking, and cloud engineering to power new technology. Alex is also an expert in computer history and has worked as a curator at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.
Linux System Administrator at Garmin with 10+ years of experience as Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Architect and DevOps background. Lead Instructor at NYU School of Professional Studies and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Keith Barth is a seasoned IT Systems Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the field. With a passion for teaching the next generation of Systems Engineers, Kieth shares insights from his direct experience at companies like Meijer, Spectrum Health, and Bronson Healthcare. He holds a range of certifications, including the ITIL Foundation Certification, IBM Power Systems Virtualization Badge, and SharePoint Site Owner Certification. Keith is a sought-after speaker and member of professional communities such as the Power Systems Virtual Users Group and American Society of Quality.
John is an accomplished professional in IT Systems Engineering. With over 30 years of work in the field, he brings experience from companies such as Bank of America, Zix (now OpenText), and Transcentra (now Exela Technologies). John is known for his analytical approach to problem-solving and his ability to unlock efficiency and cost savings. He holds a BS in Applied Math/Computer Science, an MA in Computer Science, and an MBA in eCommerce.
Justin brings extensive Systems Engineering experience from both the private and public sectors. He currently works as a Senior Linux System Administrator at OSTI (The Office of Scientific and Technical Information at the US Department of Energy) and has previously worked at companies such as Netreo, SpaceX, and ORNL. Justin holds certifications in Network+, Security+, A+, and ITIL v4.
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