Learn Linux in 3 Hours
Published by Pearson
Learn the Basics to prepare yourself for a career in Linux
- Get a quick hands-on intro to practical common usage scenarios
- Learn how to run Linux commands, use SSH and manage processes
- Learn in a distribution-independent tutorial so you can start using Ubuntu, Red Hat or any other distribution quickly
Basic Linux skills are now expected and luckily you can get the knowledge you need to get up and running quickly in this focused 3-hour training that teaches core basics. The Linux operating system is everywhere. Most servers on the Internet run on Linux, embedded devices run on Linux, and Linux is the first operating system of choice for developers. Linux is also the foundation for containers, no matter how you run them.
Learn Linux in 3 Hours takes a practical approach to teaching you the essentials. Participants will learn how to work with Linux in common scenarios, including running commands, installing programs and setting permissions, accessing Linux remotely and investigating network settings. You will also see Linux in action with best-selling author and trainer Sander van Vugt using real-world scenarios throughout so you can start your Linux journey today.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
By the end of the live online course, you’ll understand:
- Differences and similarities between Linux distributions
- That WSL2 is a real Linux distribution
- Getting around on the command line
And you’ll be able to:
- Use any command on any Linux distribution
- Log in to Linux, locally, virtually, in cloud or in WSL
- Install and start any application
This live event is for you because...
- You’re a developer who needs to work with Linux on occasion
- You want to build on your generic IT skills
- You are starting a career where Linux is important, and need to take your first steps towards certification
- No preliminary knowledge is required
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites
Course Set-up
- Participants are expected to have access to a Linux terminal. Anything works, not matter if it’s a Linux virtual machine, a cloud instance or Windows Subsystem for Linux
Recommended Preparation
- No specific preparation is required
Recommended Follow-up
- Watch: Linux Fundamentals, 2nd edition by Sander van Vugt
- Attend: Linux Fundamentals Bootcamp by Sander van Vugt
- Attend: Bash Scripting in 4 Hours by Sander van Vugt
- Watch Bash Shell Scripting, 2nd Edition by Sander van Vugt
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Segment 1: Understanding Linux and distributions (20 minutes)
- The open-source nature of Linux
- Common distributions
Segment 2: Connecting to Linux (30 minutes)
- Logging in to Linux locally or remotely
- Working from the console
- Running tasks with administrator privileges
10 minutes break
Segment 3: Running a program file (30 minutes)
- Installing software
- Writing text files
- Setting permissions
- Exploring default directories and $PATH
Segment 5: Using SSH to access Linux remotely (30 minutes)
- Exploring network configuration
- Monitoring the SSH server process
- Checking the firewall configuration
- Accessing SSH remotely
10 minutes break
Segment 6: Mastering commands (20 minutes)
- Command lines basics
- Getting help through man
- Using command completion
Segment 7: Managing Processes (20 minutes)
- Monitoring process state
- Starting and stopping processes
Q&A and course summary (10 minutes)
Your Instructor
Sander van Vugt
Sander van Vugt has many years of experience working with, writing about, and teaching Linux and Open Source topics. He is the author of the best-selling Red Hat RHCSA Cert Guide and the Red Hat RHCSA Complete Video Course along with many other titles on topics that include RHCE, Bash, Kubernetes, Ansible and more. Sander also works as a Linux instructor, teaching on-site and online classes for customers around the world.