About A Beginners Guide to Linux course
Embark on your Linux journey with this hands-on beginner's course, designed to take you from a complete novice to a confident user of the Linux operating system. The course begins with an introduction to the importance of learning Linux and the various distributions available. You'll learn how to set up a virtual environment using VirtualBox on Windows and proceed to install both CentOS and Ubuntu from scratch, giving you practical experience right from the start.
As you progress, you'll dive into the Linux structure, exploring the directory layout and getting comfortable with the terminal. You'll learn how to handle files, navigate through the system, and understand the significance of different directories. The course also covers essential text editors like Vim and Nano, along with graphical editors, and introduces you to powerful command-line tools like wildcards, pipes, and aliases, which will streamline your workflow. Finally, the course delves into process and job control, teaching you how to manage shell and environment variables, automate tasks with cron jobs, and gain greater control over your Linux environment. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in Linux, equipped with the skills necessary to manage and troubleshoot a Linux system effectively. This course is ideal for beginners with no prior experience in Linux. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended, but no programming skills are necessary. It's perfect for students, IT professionals, and anyone looking to expand their knowledge in open-source operating systems.
