Becoming a Linux Power User

Video description

This course begins by introducing you to the basics of terminals and shells, laying a solid foundation for command line proficiency. It methodically progresses through executing commands, offering three parts to ensure a thorough grasp of command functionalities and nuances.

The course focuses on enhancing your Linux skills further with detailed explanations on filesystem management, permissions, and file editing with Vi, ensuring you can navigate and manipulate the Linux environment with ease. It covers essential topics such as finding files, managing processes, and executing scripts, providing you with the tools needed to optimize and automate your Linux tasks.

The course wraps up by delving into advanced programming constructs, presented in two comprehensive parts to solidify your scripting and automation capabilities. Each section is designed to build on the previous, ensuring a seamless learning curve from beginner to advanced techniques. By the end of this course, you will have learned the art of leveraging Linux for powerful, efficient computing, making you an invaluable asset in tech-driven environments.

What you will learn

  • Navigate Linux terminals and shells with ease
  • Execute and manage commands proficiently
  • Secure and customize file system permissions
  • Efficiently find, move, and edit files
  • Manage processes to optimize system performance
  • Understand programming constructs in Linux

Audience

This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and developers looking to enhance their Linux skills. It's perfect for those seeking to leverage Linux for development, system administration, or personal use.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step.

Don Pezet: Don Pezet, with over 25 years in IT, brings rich experience from his time as a field engineer in finance and insurance, supporting networks globally. A Linux enthusiast, he's skilled in Red Hat and Ubuntu, and has a long-standing connection with macOS and Apple products since the mid-90s. For the last 15 years, Don has dedicated himself to IT education, co-founding ITProTV in 2012 to provide top-tier IT training. As ACI Learning's CPO, he continues to deliver innovative training to IT professionals. His credentials include Microsoft MCSE, Amazon ACSA, Cisco CCNP, LPI LPIC-2, PMI PMP, and several CompTIA certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+.

Mike Rodrick: Mike Rodrick, the host, has more than 15 years of IT instruction experience, including 10 years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Mike became an ITProTV Edutainer in 2014. Certifications: GIAC Security Essentials; Azure Fundamentals; Microsoft 365 Fundamentals; Cybersec First Responder; CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+, Project+; MCP; MCT; MCDST; MCITP; MCTS; MCSA; MCSE; MCDBA; Certified Ethical Hacker; Certified Wireless Administrator; Certified Internet Web Professional

Zachary Memos: Zachary Memos is a show host with 30+ years of on-camera experience. He brings his wit and charm to the camera while helping bring out the best in the ITProTV subject matter experts.

Product information

  • Title: Becoming a Linux Power User
  • Author(s): ACI Learning, Don Pezet, Mike Rodrick, Zachary Memos
  • Release date: March 2024
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781835883525