Linux Command line Basics

comprehensive Guide to Linux and Bash

Created byShakil khan

Last updated 2/2018

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Demonstrate and operate Linux/Unix computer using command line and perform various day to day activities using command line and shell

Course content

1 section • 35 lectures • 6h 26m total length

Introduction13:23
Introduces the Linux shell as a command line interpreter, explains how it interfaces with the kernel via system calls, and highlights Bash as the predominant shell and core shell concepts.
Directory structure7:19
Explore the Linux filesystem tree by examining the root directory and key folders like /bin, /home, /lib, and /lib64, and learn how mounting and OS differences shape directory structure.
iterm2, Mac terminal, uname, hostname, fdisk, diskutil16:09
Linux Commands Part 118:43
Directory and file handling commands and removal13:36
Some more Basic linux commands like cp, mv, inode etc11:57
Date and calendar14:16
Various Date and calendar command to manipulate and display Date.
Vi editor Part 117:16
learn the vi editor (vim) basics on linux, including installation, insert and command modes, and basic edits like delete, copy, paste, and search.
Vi editor Part 27:30
Change permission Part112:02
Change Permission Part28:19
Process Status6:55
Pipes and redirection Part 113:46
Pipes and redirection Part 211:49
Wild Card9:52
Find Command8:04
Master the find command to locate files and folders in Linux, using name patterns, case-insensitive searches with -iname, wildcards and regular expressions, and depth limits with -maxdepth to tailor results.
Find Part 210:59
User Input processing4:59
Case Statement4:22
Explains the Linux command line basics through the case statement, comparing it to switch statements, and demonstrates syntax, default handling, break, and reading user input.
File Handling12:52
Exit Status of Shell10:12
Loop Part 18:27
Learn how bash for loops control iteration with various forms from 1 to 25 and 0 to 10 by 2, including sequence-based and infinite variants, for automation and testing.
Loop Part 28:50
Loop Part 34:20
If Conditions11:10
Explore if conditions and conditional expressions in shell scripting, evaluating true or false, using else and elif, and combining expressions with or and and to drive actions.
File and String Handling conditions18:14
Ubuntu Installation In virtual Machine15:31
Install Ubuntu in a Mac by using a virtual machine, set memory and 64-bit image, create boot, root, and swap partitions, then complete installation and boot into Ubuntu.
dd and od command and how to copy file using dd11:56
df, du, lsof, netstat19:42
Discover how to monitor disk space with df and du, view human-readable usage, and troubleshoot open files and network activity with lsof and netstat.
dmidecode, lscpu, lspci, SMBIOS, DMI7:02
Partition, formatting and mounting a partition.9:16
nmap for network and port scanning8:16
Use nmap to explore networks by scanning ports to identify open ports and protocols, and learn basic usage and installation on Mac, Linux, and Windows.
Shell and env variables13:42
ssh, scp and sshpass9:40
tcpdump and pcap6:23

Requirements

Basic knowledge of computer operations

Description

Description:

This course offers a detailed, hands-on approach to making students familiar with the concepts of Bash programming. It is designed to groom students across various areas including commands, analysis, and debugging — all with the help of live examples and practical exercises. All examples are downloadable.

What You'll Learn:

Solve common interview questions with confidence using shell scripting knowledge.

Automate the boring stuff with shell scripts.

Build expertise in the Linux command line.

Understand system internals and the boot process.

Learn how to use the command line effectively.

Be able to write your own shell scripts from scratch.

Automate tasks using shell scripts.

Make decisions by using if-else statements.

Make decisions based on strings, variables, or files.

Use arithmetic expressions in your scripts.

Loop through files and folders using for and while loops.

Use functions and learn different ways of writing them.

Take a practical approach to shell scripting to solve real-world problems.

Understand core shell scripting concepts thoroughly.

Understand Unix filters like awk, cut, and sed.

Automate repetitive tasks across different admin areas — including Linux Admins, Middleware Admins, Database Admins, DevOps Admins, and AWS Cloud Admins.

Write basic to advanced-level shell scripts.

Write shell scripts that can be used on Linux, Mac, and Unix operating systems.

Automate tasks using shell scripts to save time and reduce manual effort.

Create fairly complex scripts that take advantage of advanced Bash shell features.

Who this course is for:

Students willing to get familiarized with Linux, or windows sysadmin migrating to Linux/Unix