Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023
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Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023
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What you'll learn
Install and configure Linux on VirtualBox and cloud-based environments
Navigate Linux file systems, create directories, and manage files effectively
Use essential Linux commands for system maintenance, monitoring, and process management
Understand and implement basic shell scripting for automation tasks
Skills you'll gain
- Linux Commands
- Systems Administration
- System Configuration
- Network Troubleshooting
- Software Installation
- Network Administration
- System Monitoring
- Remote Access Systems
- Virtualization and Virtual Machines
- User Provisioning
- Linux Administration
- Operating System Administration
- User Accounts
- File Management
- File Systems
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There are 4 modules in this course
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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. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll gain hands-on experience with essential Linux administration skills. By the end of this course, you'll have mastered the basics of navigating Linux systems, performing critical administrative tasks, and understanding system commands. The course provides a thorough exploration of Linux fundamentals, ensuring you develop the confidence needed to manage Linux-based environments effectively. You'll begin with understanding what Linux is and how to set it up using Oracle VirtualBox, followed by learning how to install various Linux distributions like CentOS 7, 8, and 9. As you progress, you'll explore topics such as file permissions, system commands, and user account management. The course includes practical exercises to ensure you develop a hands-on approach to Linux administration. This course is ideal for anyone new to Linux, whether you're aiming to improve your skills for personal use, preparing for a career in IT, or just looking to understand the basics of the Linux operating system. The course has no prerequisites, and it is suitable for beginners, with no prior knowledge of Linux required.
In this module, we will introduce you to the core objectives of the course and provide an overview of what you will learn. You'll gain an understanding of how the course is structured and what tools you'll need to succeed.
What's included
2 videos1 reading
2 videos•Total 5 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Course Overview•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will dive deep into the fundamentals of Linux administration. Starting from setting up Oracle VirtualBox to installing Linux distributions, you'll learn the essential commands for navigating the Linux file system, managing files, and handling user permissions.
What's included
23 videos1 assignment
23 videos•Total 161 minutes
- Welcome to Saturday Class•0 minutes
- What Is Linux?•3 minutes
- What Is VirtualBox?•2 minutes
- Lab Design•3 minutes
- Oracle VirtualBox Installation•6 minutes
- Creating Virtual Machine•6 minutes
- Linux Distributions•2 minutes
- Download and Install Linux (CentOS 7) - Recommended•17 minutes
- Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)•14 minutes
- Download and Install Linux (CentOS 9)•13 minutes
- Option 2 - Linux Installation on Cloud•8 minutes
- Download and Install Putty•3 minutes
- Connect Linux VM Through Putty•5 minutes
- Changing Password•5 minutes
- Introduction to File System and Structure•5 minutes
- File System Navigation Commands•10 minutes
- Directory Listing Overview•3 minutes
- Creating Files and Directories•9 minutes
- Pipes ( | )•5 minutes
- File Permissions•13 minutes
- File Ownership Commands•12 minutes
- Adding Text to Files•13 minutes
- Getting Help•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Saturday - Basic Linux Administration - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover more advanced Linux administration topics. You’ll explore file maintenance, user account management, and system utilities, as well as gain hands-on experience with processes, network commands, and shell scripting for more advanced tasks in Linux administration.
What's included
18 videos1 assignment
18 videos•Total 165 minutes
- Welcome to Sunday Class•0 minutes
- File Maintenance Commands•12 minutes
- File Display Commands•8 minutes
- Filters / Text Processing Commands•13 minutes
- Finding System Information•5 minutes
- Linux File Editor•15 minutes
- User Account Management•15 minutes
- Switch Users and Sudo Access•9 minutes
- System Utility Commands•9 minutes
- Processes and Jobs•20 minutes
- System Maintenance Commands•5 minutes
- System Monitoring Commands•9 minutes
- Shell Scripting•3 minutes
- Basic Shell Scripts•13 minutes
- History Command•5 minutes
- Enabling Internet in Linux VM•3 minutes
- Network Files and Commands•9 minutes
- System Updates and Repositories•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Sunday - Advance Linux Administration - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will provide additional resources to help you troubleshoot common issues and explore more learning avenues. This section includes tips for solving connectivity issues with Putty and links to extra resources to enhance your Linux knowledge.
What's included
2 videos3 assignments
2 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Troubleshooting Putty Connection•12 minutes
- Bonus Lecture•4 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Additional Resources - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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