Course Overview
Linux for Beginners provides you with everything you need to know to start using Linux. This course was designed for those having no experience using Linux but wanting to learn how to use it. The course is packed with all the content usually taught in an introductory university course, but without all the filler content of a university course. It contains essential, practical information gained from over 20 years of experience using Linux and Unix systems for daily work.
Requirements
- A computing environment (Windows, Linux, or Mac*) capable of running a virtual machine with at least 4GB or RAM and 20GB of disk space.Â
- A willingness to dive into Linux!
Learning Objectives
- Use common Linux commands and utilities.
- Find help on new commands in Linux.
- Use advanced shell concepts such as pipes and command substitution.
- Understand the Linux filesystem hierarchy standard and use it to find files.
- Use regular expressions to execute powerful search and filter operations.
- Perform basic administrative actions normal for a Linux desktop environment; and,
- Develop short Linux shell scripts.
Course Curriculum
- Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
- Devices, partitions, and Mounting
- Absolute and Relative Paths
- Working with Files and Directories
- Spaces in Paths and Filenames
- Files and Path Expansion
- Even More Looking at Text Files
- Hard and Soft Filesystem Links
- Compressing and Archiving Files
- Searching the Filesystem
- Knowledge Check
- FAQ -
Will I receive a certificate of completion when I finish a course?
Yes - All courses come with a certificate of completion.
Do course purchases come with lifetime access?
Yes - You only pay once for our courses!
Do the courses count as Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
Yes - Every certificate of completion comes with the total CEUs earned listed on the certificate.
