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Learn Linux in 5 Days and Level Up Your Career
With our extensive training, you can enhance your profession and discover the potential of Linux in just five days.
Course Highlights
Learn Linux in 5 Days and Level Up Your Career is a course that will introduce you to the world of Linux and teach you from scratch to confident users.After a brief overview of several Linux distributions, attendees will learn how to use VirtualBox on both Windows and Mac computers to set up their Linux environments. Solid groundwork is ensured by covering fundamental subjects including the shell, file and directory permissions, basic commands, and the Linux directory structure.Via tutorials, students will learn how to use Nano, Vi, and Emacs to edit files and gain an understanding of the nuances of file location, input/output redirection, and process management.The advanced classes equip students with the tools to maximise their Linux usage for professional growth, including software installation on RPM and Debian-based distributions, shell prompt customisation, and task automation with Cron.
Learning outcome
- Master the installation process of Linux on VirtualBox for both Windows and Mac.
- Navigate the Linux directory structure with ease.
- Execute basic Linux commands and utilize the shell efficiently.
- Manage file and directory permissions to secure Linux systems.
- Edit and manage files using Nano, Vi, and Emacs editors.
- Find files and directories quickly, mastering input/output redirection.
- Install software on various Linux distributions, enhancing system functionality.
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Why should I take this course?
- Rapidly acquire Linux skills to advance your career.
- Gain experience with Linux applications.
- Understand system administration tasks to manage Linux environments.
- Learn to troubleshoot common Linux issues effectively.
- Enhance your employability in the tech industry with Linux proficiency.
Career Path
- Linux System Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Cloud Engineer
- Software Developer
- Technical Support Specialist
Requirements
- A computer capable of running VirtualBox.
- Basic understanding of operating systems.
- Eagerness to learn and apply new Linux skills.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Unit 01: Overview | |||
| Course Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Unit 02: Day 1 | |||
| Background and Introduction | 00:07:00 | ||
| Linux Distributions | 00:05:00 | ||
| Installing VirtualBox on Windows | 00:03:00 | ||
| Installing VirtualBox on Mac | 00:03:00 | ||
| Installing Linux Using an Image for VirtualBox | 00:05:00 | ||
| VirtualBox Troubleshooting Tips | 00:02:00 | ||
| When to Install Linux from Scratch | 00:15:00 | ||
| Installing CentOS from Scratch / CentOS Manual Installation Process | 00:23:00 | ||
| Getting Connected | 00:11:00 | ||
| Connect Directly | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 03: Day 2 | |||
| The Linux Directory Structure | 00:10:00 | ||
| The Shell | 00:08:00 | ||
| Basic Linux Commands | 00:05:00 | ||
| Teach Yourself to Fish | 00:06:00 | ||
| File and Directory Permissions Explained – Part Two | 00:09:00 | ||
| Working with Directories | 00:09:00 | ||
| Listing Files and Understanding LS Output | 00:12:00 | ||
| Unit 04: Day 3 | |||
| File and Directory Permissions Explained – Part One | 00:11:00 | ||
| View Files and the Nano Editor | 00:05:00 | ||
| Editing Files in Vi | 00:10:00 | ||
| Editing Files with Emacs | 00:06:00 | ||
| Finding Files and Directories | 00:07:00 | ||
| Graphical Editors | 00:04:00 | ||
| Unit 05: Day 4 | |||
| Deleting, Copying, Moving, and Renaming Files | 00:11:00 | ||
| Wildcards – Part One | 00:05:00 | ||
| Wildcards – Part Two | 00:07:00 | ||
| Input, Output, and Redirection | 00:08:00 | ||
| Comparing Files | 00:04:00 | ||
| Searching in Files and Using Pipes | 00:10:00 | ||
| Transferring and Copying Files over the Network | 00:07:00 | ||
| Customizing the Shell Prompt | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shell Aliases | 00:04:00 | ||
| Unit 06: Day 5 | |||
| Environment Variables | 00:08:00 | ||
| Processes and Job Control | 00:11:00 | ||
| Scheduling Repeated Jobs with Cron | 00:06:00 | ||
| Shell History and Tab Completion | 00:13:00 | ||
| Switching Users and Running Commands as Others | 00:08:00 | ||
| Installing Software on RPM Based Linux Distros: RedHat, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky | 00:21:00 | ||
| Installing Software on Debian Based Linux Distros: Debian, Ubuntu, Kali Linux | 00:12:00 | ||
| Conclusion – Congratulations and Thank You! | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 07: Addendum - Connecting to a Linux Virtual Machine over the Network | |||
| Connecting to a Linux Virtual Machine over the Network | 00:11:00 | ||
| Unit 08: Bonus | |||
| Bonus – Installing NGINX, MySQL, PHP, and WordPress on Ubuntu | 00:09:00 | ||
| Unit 09: Resources | |||
| Resources | 00:15:00 | ||
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