Linux Basics Online Course

Linux Basics Online Course

This course introduces you to the essentials of Linux system administration and command-line mastery. You’ll learn how Linux, an open-source operating system created by Linus Torvalds, operates and why it’s widely used in large corporations, technology companies, and even home environments. Explore major Linux distributions such as RedHat, CentOS, Fedora, SuSe, Debian, and Ubuntu, and understand how Linux manages data through its filesystem of files and directories. Gain hands-on experience navigating the file system and executing a variety of commands, including file management, system monitoring, and network operations.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of Linux fundamentals, command-line proficiency, and essential system administration skills.

Who should take this Course?

The Linkerd Essentials Online Course is designed for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and software developers who want to gain practical knowledge in deploying and managing service meshes. It is also suitable for students, IT professionals, and Kubernetes enthusiasts seeking hands-on experience with Linkerd to improve microservices reliability, security, and observability in cloud-native applications.

What you will learn

• Learn how to connect Linux VM through Putty
• Learn the file system navigation commands
• Learn about file maintenance commands and file display commands
• Cover Filter and text processor commands, along with Linux file editor
• Learn about shell scripting and command history
• Learn about network files commands and system updates

Course Outline

Welcome to the Course!

• Introduction
• Course Overview

Saturday - Basic Linux Administration

• Welcome to Saturday Class
• What Is Linux?
• What Is VirtualBox?
• Lab Design
• Oracle VirtualBox Installation
• Creating Virtual Machine
• Linux Distributions
• Download and Install Linux (CentOS 7) - Recommended
• Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)
• Download and Install Linux (CentOS 9)
• Option 2 - Linux Installation on Cloud
• Download and Install Putty
• Connect Linux VM Through Putty
• Changing Password
• Introduction to File System and Structure
• File System Navigation Commands
• Directory Listing Overview
• Creating Files and Directories
• Pipes ( | )
• File Permissions
• File Ownership Commands
• Adding Text to Files
• Getting Help

Sunday - Advance Linux Administration

• Welcome to Sunday Class
• File Maintenance Commands
• File Display Commands
• Filters / Text Processing Commands
• Finding System Information
• Linux File Editor
• User Account Management
• Switch Users and Sudo Access
• System Utility Commands
• Processes and Jobs
• System Maintenance Commands
• System Monitoring Commands
• Shell Scripting
• Basic Shell Scripts
• History Command
• Enabling Internet in Linux VM
• Network Files and Commands
• System Updates and Repositories

Additional Resources

• Troubleshooting Putty Connection
• Bonus Lecture