Free Linux Tutorial – Intro to Linux
Learn Linux command line basics with this beginner-friendly course. Discover the importance of Linux in cloud computing and everyday life. Utilize tools like VirtualBox and Vagrant for efficient virtual machine management. Master essential commands, productivity tips, and security fundamentals. No prerequisites required, just a desire to learn Linux. Ideal for beginners seeking to explore the Linux command line.
Looking to learn Linux?
This course is aimed for beginners looking to dive into the Linux command line
We will be starting from the initial install and using a setup of VirtualBox and Vagrant, and you will leave having the fundamentals to continue on your learning journey.
This course is divided into the following sections
Initial Install
The initial install and setup of VirtualBox and Vagrant.
These downloads are included in Lecture 2
Why learn Linux?
Over 90% of the public cloud workload operates on Linux. If you’re going to be working in anything cloud related, you will be touching Linux.
Even in our everyday lives, Linux comes into play. In fact, those google searches? They are made possible with Linux behind the scenes.
Why vagrant?
This tool uses a base image to quickly clone a virtual machine, and saves time and resources in the process. It allows for a repeatable process, should you want to get more virtual machine environments after the course.
In the course, I am using MacOS, if you’re using Windows please use Git.
This will align things as closely as possible to using Unix/Linux and will ensure you have an SSH Client.
Basic Essential Commands
Where am I?
pwd, ls, ls -lah
Where to?
cd, cd ..
The concept of ~ vs /
How?
How to learn how to use a command
man ls
Productivity Tips
Getting the most bang for your buck at the command line
Tab completion
Aliases
Security Fundamentals
Important Security Concepts to Know
Linux Security
Permissions and access
sudo vs su
Man Pages
How to get help on a command
How to look for examples
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
Just a desire to learn Linux 🙂
Target Audience
For beginners looking to dive into the Linux command line
Who this course is for:
- For beginners looking to dive into the Linux command line
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