Introduction to Linux

What is the target audience?

This class is designed for people who have little or no prior experience with Linux or Unix. System administrators, developers, architects, decision makers or new Linux users can all benefit from the content covered in this class, especially if they are looking to work with more involved topics such as Linux system administration, network management and enterprise system architecture

What am I going to get from this course?

Upon completion of this training you should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective, allowing you to easily navigate through any of the major Linux distributions. You will be able to continue your progress as either a user, system administrator or developer using the acquired skill set. What you’ll learn:

• A good working knowledge of Linux

• How to navigate through major Linux distributions

• System configurations and graphical interface of Linux

• Basic command line operations

• Common applications of Linux

On Linux

Linux powers 94% of the world’s supercomputers, most of the servers powering the Internet, the majority of financial trades worldwide and a billion Android devices. In short, Linux is everywhere. It appears in many different architectures, from mainframes to server to desktop to mobile and on a staggeringly wide variety of hardware. This course will teach you how to develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line.

Course Outline (subject to change)

1. Linux Philosophy and Concepts
2. Linux Structure and Installation
3. Graphical Interface
4. System Configuration From The Graphical Interface
5. Finding Linux Documentation
6. Command Line Operators
7. File Operations
8. User Environment
9. Text Editors
10. Local Security Principles
11. Network Operations
12. Manipulating Text
13. Printing
14. Bash Shell Scripting
15. Advanced Bash Scripting
16. Processes
17. Common Applications

What are the requirements?

1. You will need a PC or Mac (64 bit)

2. Please click this link and go to Amazon Web Services and create your account. You may need to enter your credit card information; however, you will not be charged for anything. AWS give you free credit for the first year.

3. You will need Google Authenticator to login for reasons that will be explained soon enough.

4. Call information: We will be using Gotomeeting.

Class times + Focus (subject to change):

We will meet on Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm

Please make sure before class, you are somewhere quiet and with reliable internet. As there is screen sharing to demonstrate the console. Also, as a general rule, please put yourself on MUTE during class unless you have a question. Ambient noise sometimes can interfere with other students' ability to hear clearly. Thanks for understanding.

Duration: We anticipate 8-10 weeks depending on class understanding.