Linux for beginners

Categories: Development, DevOps

About Course

This course starts from zero, explaining what Linux is, why it is so widely used, and how different distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora fit together. Step by step, you will learn to log in, work with the terminal, explore the file system, and perform everyday tasks with confidence

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Linux

Overview
1.1: What is Linux?
1.2: Linux Distributions Overview
1.3: Why Learn Linux?

Module 2: Getting Started

Module 3: The Command Line Basics

Module 4: Working with Files and Directories

Module 5: File Permissions and Ownership

Module 6: Users and Groups

Module 7: Package Management

Module 8: Text Editing and Processing

Module 9: System Administration Basics

Module 10: Networking Fundamentals

Absolute beginners with little or no Linux experience.
Aspiring developers building foundational server skills.
IT support staff needing command-line basics for troubleshooting.
Data professionals handling Linux environments for analysis tools.
Technical marketers automating scripts or managing cloud deployments.
Anyone comfortable with computers wanting Linux fundamentals for DevOps, cloud, or data work

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Linux

Overview

1.1: What is Linux?

1.2: Linux Distributions Overview

1.3: Why Learn Linux?

Module 2: Getting Started

Overview

2.1: Choosing a Linux Distribution

2.2: Installation Options

2.3: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

2.4: First Look at the Desktop

Module 3: The Command Line Basics

Overview

3.1: Introduction to the Terminal

3.2: Navigating the File System

3.3: Understanding Paths

3.4: Getting Help

Module 4: Working with Files and Directories

Overview

4.1: Creating Files and Directories

4.2: Copying, Moving, and Renaming

4.3: Removing Files and Directories

4.4: Viewing File Contents

Module 5: File Permissions and Ownership

Overview

5.1: Understanding Linux Permissions

5.2: Changing Permissions (chmod)

5.3: Changing Ownership

5.4: Special Permissions

Module 6: Users and Groups

Overview

6.1: Understanding Users and Groups

6.2: Creating and Managing Users

6.3: Creating and Managing Groups

6.4: The sudo Command and Root Access

Module 7: Package Management

Overview

7.1: What is Package Management?

7.2: APT Package Manager

7.3: DNF/YUM Package Manager

7.4: Installing from Source

Module 8: Text Editing and Processing

Overview

8.1: Introduction to Text Editors

8.2: Basic Vim Commands

8.3: Text Processing Commands

8.4: Redirects and Pipes

Module 9: System Administration Basics

Overview

9.2: Process Management

9.3: Service Management

9.4: Disk Usage and Management

Module 10: Networking Fundamentals

Overview

10.1: Network Configuration Basics

10.2: Network Commands

10.3: SSH – Secure Remote Access

10.4: Transferring Files

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