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Intro to Linux

Linux Command Line Fundamentals
Free tutorial
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (490 ratings)
12,407 students
59min of on-demand video
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Initial Install of Linux OS.
Navigate the Linux filesystem.
Understand Linux Security fundamentals.
Find help while using the Linux command line.
Realize the potential of the Linux command line.

Requirements

  • A desire to learn Linux.
  • Some familiarity with VirtualBox and Vagrant

Description

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.


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 for Windows as this provides a Bash emulation.
This will align things as closely as possible to using Unix/Linux and will ensure you have an SSH Client.


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


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

Instructor

Information Security Engineering
  • 4.4 Instructor Rating
  • 490 Reviews
  • 12,407 Students
  • 1 Course

From working in construction to learning electrical on the job I convinced myself to pursue tech as a career despite a lack of a formal background. Having learned on the job before, I thought to myself it could be done again.

I've now worked in Information Security (Cybersecurity) for 7 years and have been able to work at top tech companies. I am helping those that want to learn about the field in any way I can.

With a deep interest in problem-solving, and logical reasoning, I enjoy creating solutions to complex issues.

If I can do it, so can you.

Let's learn!



Danny Zendejas | GPEN | GCIH | GSEC | Splunk Certified



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