Linux Fundamentals

10+ Hours of Video Instruction





Linux Fundamentals LiveLessons has more than 10 hours of comprehensive video training for you to have everything you need to build a strong understanding of working with Linux.





You will start with Linux Fundamentals LiveLessons, a full video course on Linux basics, concepts, practices, and theories so you can get a foundational knowledge of Linux.


Through the use of topic-focused instructional videos you will gain an in-depth understanding of Linux. The combination of demonstrations, white board instruction, and hands-on labs is a unique offering that gives you a full toolkit to enhance your learning, and provide a seamless path forward should you want to get certified for Linux Foundation CompTIA Linux+ or other entry-level exams. Labs are presented at the end of each lesson, giving you the opportunity to test out the skills you have learned over the lesson. Sander then walks you through the Lab Solution to compare how you did.




Topics include:




Module 1: Essential Commands
Module 2: User and Group Management and Permissions
Module 3: Operating Running Systems




Skill Level



Beginning to Intermediate




Learn



Key concepts for all the objectives on the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) exam
Real-life Linux administration tasks




Who Should Take This Course



Anyone interested in learning about Linux from the ground up
Administrators currently administering UNIX systems and developers who want to write software for Linux


Course Requirements



Anyone wanting to learn Linux from the ground up, including inexperienced users





Lesson descriptions


Module 1, “Essential Commands,” will cover the essentials of Linux, starting with the installation of the ubuntu and CentOS distributions. Then, it will go into the essential tools, file management tools, and working with text files.




Module 2, “User and Group Management and Permissions,” covers user and group management, as well as storage management essentials. It goes into the details of the different required parts for setting up users and groups, the management of them, and more advanced features. The basic read write and execute permissions, as well as how to apply them, will be explained. Then, the more in-depth permissions, SUID, SGID, sticky bit, and umask will be covered. Lastly, partitions and file systems and how to mount filesystems onto specific directories will be explored in Lesson 9.




Module 3, “Operating Running Systems,” covers the day-to-day Linux management tasks. It starts with an explanation of networking and managing system time. Then, services and processes, including the different utilities that are used, will be detailed. Software managers, how to manage software packages, task scheduling, and reading log files will also be covered.




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Video Lessons are available for download for offline viewing within the streaming format. Look for the green arrow in each lesson.