Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the power of Linux and WordPress through this hands-on course designed for beginners. You'll set up and manage your own self-hosted WordPress site, gaining essential Linux skills along the way. From installing Linux on a virtual machine to configuring web servers, databases, and the WordPress application itself, this course will guide you through every step of creating and maintaining a WordPress hosting platform. The journey begins with setting up a Linux environment, where you'll learn to use VirtualBox or VMWare to install Ubuntu, and then move on to hosting basics and connecting to a Virtual Private Server (VPS). You'll master using the Linux command line, managing server software, and securing your system. As the course progresses, you'll configure a full WordPress hosting platform, covering PHP, nginx, MySQL, and WordPress-specific configurations. By the end, you’ll know how to install and manage a WordPress site and ensure it runs smoothly. This course is perfect for beginners looking to break into Linux system administration, WordPress hosting, and server management. No prior Linux or WordPress experience is necessary—just an eagerness to learn and set up your very own website on a professional-grade platform.

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