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    About the Course

    This course focuses on foundational computing skills that support the work of a security analyst. It begins with an introduction to computer
    operating systems, followed by a closer exploration of Linux, an operating system commonly used by security professionals. By the end of this
    course, learners will be able to use the Linux command line through the Bash shell to navigate and manage the file system and to authenticate
    and authorize users, and they will also be able to use SQL to communicate with a database. By the end of this course, you will: - Explain the
    relationship between operating systems, applications, and hardware. - Compare a graphical user interface to a command lin...
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    SA

    Sep 24, 2023

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    this course linux and sql is the 4th course series of google cyber security certification. This course is linux operating system , and sql. this is very helpful steps in my cyber security journey.

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    Aug 23, 2024

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    This class was very challenging and fun! I was so intimidated to start it, seriously took me 2 months of looking at it to finally get started and I am glad i did. I learned so much and it was fun!

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    Sep 10, 2023

    This course helped me become more aware of the worlds of Linux and SQL. I appreciated the course. The most challenging and most rewarding course thus far.

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    Feb 22, 2025

    Little bit difficult and can be improved. It missing commands that show the tables and details of what columns are available. But overall very helpful.

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    Apr 15, 2024

    I sincerely appreciate your assistance with my cyber security training and your encouragement of my career aspirations. thank you Regards, K.Srinivas

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    Jul 23, 2024

    Course 4 was challenging for me in a good way. I learned things never knew and accomplished things I did not know. I'm looking forward to to course 5

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    Jan 20, 2024

    I like that it offers the most hands-on activities so far. I loved being able to test running the code myself to retrieve different results and data.

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    Nov 3, 2023

    I like the labs and tests in this course because they stimulated and motivated me to learn how to use them and I want to become good at using them.

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    By Shainyce J

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    Feb 5, 2024

    This course was very informative but not overloading with informations. I enjoyed the activities and aplpying what I am learning through action.

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    By Abdul K B

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    Jun 23, 2023

    It was amazing course and I enjoyed it. It starts from basic level and easy to comprehend concepts. and get chance to have hands on experience.

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    By Abdul L A B M

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    Sep 18, 2023

    Thank you for information on me, i will take all input iwhat i got, and i will improve my knowledge in Linux and SQL make me better in future.

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    By A M

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    Apr 22, 2024

    I liked this course a lot. The explanations was good and I learned a lot about Linux command line (the Shell) and how to work with the SQL.

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    By Zoltan K

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    Aug 27, 2024

    A really comprehensive but still beginner friendly course that is made to keep you motivated and curious. A really well structured course.

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    Aug 22, 2023

    I learned all the best practices of Cybersecurity and some of the tools used in analyzing logs to investigate an incident from a Network.

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    Jan 19, 2025

    This is the best way to learn a best course from home and also the platform is very great to learn it this is the best platform for it

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    By Erich C

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    Mar 13, 2024

    Excellent, beginner- and user-friendly approach to learning about Linux and SQL. Very accessible and instructive material. Great stuff!

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    By Christy O

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    Nov 11, 2024

    I AM GRATEFUL TO GOOGLE FOR THIS CYBER SECURITY CIURSE ON TOOLS OF THE TRADE USED IN CYBER SECURITY,NOW I KNOW HOW TO USE THESE TOOLS.

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    By Lynn L

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    Aug 17, 2023

    Although I was comfortable with the Linux portion as I use it daily, I had not run a SQL query in 20 years. This was a good refresher.

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    Oct 16, 2023

    Very good!! Very interesting content and presented in a very practical way. The use of practical examples makes learning much easier.

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    Aug 25, 2023

    i wanna say thanks to the teacher. because she's the best with teaching i got everything and i was very happy with learning from her.

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    By Traci L

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    Jul 18, 2023

    Very extensive course and definitely jam packed but you learn what you need to learn in a progressive class at a an accelerated pace.

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    By Paul D

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    Jan 28, 2025

    I enjoyed it and was able to truly learn and retain the information presented. I also enjoyed practicing what I learned in the labs.

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    By Jhon U

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    Nov 12, 2024

    Muy educativo, aprendí demasiado además de que los vídeos de los trabajadores comentando su experiencia te motivan a seguir. Gracias

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    By Richard l

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    Feb 18, 2024

    Great refresher on the Linux command line for me, and a great introduction to SQL, which should be a very useful and powerful tool.

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    By David R

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    Jun 28, 2023

    A very practical course that introduces key elements of both LINUX and SQL. This was an enjoyable course to learn new skills.

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    Aug 30, 2023

    This was a challenging class. Lots of projects, and hands on labs. This block took me a while to finish do to my inexperience.

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