Linux Crash Course for Beginners
"Linux Crash Course for Beginners" teaches basic system administration and command line skills in Linux over two days, designed for those with limited time who want to learn Linux efficiently.
Last update: May 2024
Focus: Linux Courses
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This Linux crash course for beginners will teach you:
- Linux Installation:
Install Linux on a virtual machine using Oracle VirtualBox. - File Permissions:
Manage file and directory permissions with chmod. - User Management:
Add, modify, and delete user accounts and groups. - Text Processing:
Use commands like cut, sort, grep, awk, and uniq. - System Monitoring:
Monitor system performance with commands like top, df, and iostat.
- Shell Scripting:
Write basic shell scripts to automate tasks. - Network Configuration:
Set up and configure network settings and test connectivity. - System Updates:
Manage system updates and software installations using rpm and yum. - Process Management:
Manage system processes and scheduling with systemctl, ps, crontab, and at. - File Editing:
Edit text files using the vi editor.
Included in This Linux Crash Course
6 Hours of On-Demand Video
15+ Downloadable Resources
2 Quizzes
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Linux System Administrators
Network Engineers
Database Administrators
DevOps Engineers
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSECourse Overview
Section 1: Saturday - Basic Linux Administration
Welcome to Saturday Class
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What is Linux?
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What is Virtual Box?
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Lab Design
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Oracle Virtual Box Installation
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Creating Virtual Machine
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Linux Distributions
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Linux CentOS7 Installation (Recommended)
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Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)
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Download and Install Linux (CentOS 9)
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Option 2 - Linux Installation on Cloud
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Download and Install Putty
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Connect Linux VM through Putty
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Changing Password
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Introduction to File System and Structure
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File System Navigation Commands
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Directory Listing Overview
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Creating Files and Directories
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Pipes ( | )
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File Permissions
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File Ownership Commands
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Adding Text to Files
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Getting Help (man, whatis, --help)
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Quiz 1: Saturday - Quiz
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Section 2: Sunday - Advance Linux Administration
Additional Resources
Audio Version of Training
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Requirements
A desire to learn Linux superfast.
A PC or MAC computer.
Description of This Linux Crash Course
"Linux Crash Course for Beginners" is designed for busy professionals who need to learn Linux quickly and efficiently. Over two intensive days, it covers both basic and advanced Linux system administration and command line usage.
You'll learn the basics on Saturday, including Linux installation, file system navigation, and file permissions. On Sunday, you'll dive into advanced topics like user management, text processing, shell scripting, and system monitoring. The course is ideal for IT professionals, developers, and anyone looking to add Linux skills to their repertoire.
- Install Linux using Oracle VirtualBox and connect via PuTTY.
- Understand and navigate the Linux file system and manage file permissions.
- Use powerful text processing commands like grep, awk, and cut.
- Manage user accounts and system processes effectively.
- Write basic shell scripts to automate tasks.
- Monitor system performance and configure network settings.
- Update the system and manage software installations using rpm and yum.
By the end of this Linux crash course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of Linux and be able to apply your knowledge in practical and useful ways. Enroll now and level up your Linux skills in just two days!
Who Is This Course For
This Linux crash course is for anyone looking to learn Linux quickly, including busy IT professionals, developers, and beginners who want to gain essential Linux skills quickly.
Course Instructor
Imran Afzal
Imran Afzal has over 20 years of experience in systems administration, engineering, management, and teaching. He currently manages a global team of systems engineers and administrators. Starting his IT career with Time Warner in 2000, he deployed technologies like DTV, VOD, Cable Cards, PPV, and IPTV.
Imran has led projects in Fortune 500 companies, focusing on data center migrations, VMware deployment, monitoring tools implementation, and Amazon cloud migration. His expertise includes Linux, VMware, Windows, technical documentation, and project management.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College and an MBA in Operation Management and IT from the New York Institute of Technology. His certifications include Linux Systems Management, UNIX Operating Systems, Linux System Administration, VMware Certified Professional, RHCSA, and Windows Server Certified.
Since 2010, Imran has provided onsite and online IT training. His highly-rated courses have over 300,000 students worldwide, and he has helped nearly 1,000 students secure IT jobs.
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Testimonials
Thomas Rogers
The course runs very well, and I really like the assigned handouts and homework. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.
Akash Garg
The main thing about the course is its simplicity and hierarchy. The design is very good and easy, which helps to understand things better.
T.J. Marstiller
To all of you who are looking for a REALLY GOOD LINUX course, THIS IS IT, SERIOUSLY I promise you won't find a course on LINUX here that is THIS GOOD.
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