Fundamentals of Linux Training
Fundamentals of Linux provides a comprehensive introduction to the Linux operating system, command-line skills, system navigation, basic administration, and essential open-source concepts. This course equips learners with the foundational knowledge required to operate Linux systems effectively in enterprise, cloud, and DevOps environments.
Fundamentals of Linux
Course Overview
- Understand Linux architecture, distributions, and open-source principles
- Navigate the Linux file system and manage files from the command line
- Use essential Linux commands, utilities, and text editors
- Manage users, groups, and permissions
- Work with processes, system logs, and basic system configuration
- Perform basic networking tasks
- Manage software installation and package repositories
- Use shell scripting fundamentals for automation
- Operate confidently in a Linux-based environment
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Linux & Open Source
- Overview of Linux and its distributions
- Open-source concepts and licensing
- Linux server vs. desktop environments
- Module 2: Linux System Navigation
- File system structure
- Absolute vs. relative paths
- Linux documentation and help utilities
- Module 3: Working with Files & Directories
- Creating, copying, moving, and deleting files
- File viewing tools (cat, less, head, tail)
- File compression and archiving
- Module 4: Command Line Essentials
- Shell basics and command syntax
- Pipes, redirection, and command chaining
- Using wildcards and regular expressions
- Module 5: Text Editing with vi/vim
- Navigating and editing files in vi/vim
- Insert, command, and visual modes
- Saving, quitting, and advanced editing
- Module 6: User & Group Management
- Creating and managing users and groups
- Understanding /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow
- File ownership and permissions
- Module 7: Permissions & Security Basics
- chmod, chown, and chgrp
- Understanding rwx permissions
- Introduction to sudo and privilege escalation
- Module 8: Process & System Monitoring
- Viewing and managing processes (ps, top, kill)
- System logs and log file management
- Monitoring resource usage
- Module 9: Software Management
- Package managers (apt, yum, dnf, etc.)
- Installing, updating, and removing software
- Repository management basics
- Module 10: Networking Fundamentals
- Network configuration and troubleshooting
- Common networking tools (ping, netstat, ip, ss)
- Configuring hostname and DNS
- Module 11: Storage & File Systems
- Mounting and unmounting file systems
- Disk and partition basics
- Understanding file system types
- Module 12: Shell Scripting Basics
- Scripting fundamentals
- Variables, loops, and conditionals
- Creating and executing shell scripts
Intended Audience
- IT professionals transitioning into Linux, and
- those preparing for Linux-focused certification pathways.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- No prior Linux experience required
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Course Description
Fundamentals of Linux provides a comprehensive introduction to the Linux operating
system, command-line skills, system navigation, basic administration, and essential
open-source concepts. This course equips learners with the foundational knowledge
required to operate Linux systems effectively in enterprise, cloud, and DevOps
environments. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
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