Course Outline
Introduction to Linux
- Definition of Linux, its historical background, and ecosystem.
- Overview of major distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Applications of Linux in enterprise and cloud sectors.
Commencing with the Command Line
- Authentication processes, terminal fundamentals, and shell types (bash, zsh).
- Interpreting prompts, commands, options, and arguments.
- Essential navigation commands (pwd, ls, cd).
File and Directory Administration
- Creation, inspection, and editing of files (touch, cat, nano/vim).
- Executing file operations (cp, mv, rm).
- Understanding directory hierarchy and organization.
Comprehending Permissions
- Configuring file and directory access rights.
- Overview of users and groups.
- Utilizing chmod, chown, and chgrp commands.
User and Process Management
- Displaying and managing user accounts.
- Switching user contexts (su, sudo).
- Monitoring and controlling active processes (ps, top, kill).
Basics of Package Management
- Introduction to package managers (yum/dnf/apt).
- Installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software.
Networking Essentials
- Verifying network connectivity (ping, ifconfig/ip).
- Configuring basic host settings.
- Establishing SSH access and secure remote connections.
Introduction to Shell Scripting
- Concepts behind scripting.
- Creating basic shell scripts.
- Working with variables, loops, and conditional logic.
System Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Analyzing disk usage and system load (df, du, free).
- Reviewing logs and system messages (journalctl/syslog).
- Applying fundamental troubleshooting strategies.
Summary and Future Pathways
Requirements
Foundational Knowledge
- General computer literacy (no prior experience with Linux or Unix is necessary).
System Requirements
- A laptop capable of connecting to a Linux environment, either physical or virtual.
- An SSH client for remote laboratory sessions or local virtual machine capabilities.
- Internet connectivity for accessing online training materials and resources.
Disclaimer: This program is included in the NobleProg global training portfolio. It is delivered through authorized NobleProg network partner entities, including NobleProg Ontario Inc.
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deeper knowledge on file structure and the way Linux works many new commands and possibilities to obtain results very well described
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Course - Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals
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