Linux for Absolute Beginners
What you'll learn
- How To install CentOS 7, Linux Command Line Basics, How To Create Files and Directories, What is Home Directory. Understanding Home Directory in Linux
- Understand Linux Directory Structure, Aliases, How to Remove/copy/rename Files and Directories
- How to Use in-built Help, Wild Cards (*, ?, [ ]), Vi (Vim) Editor, History, Shell, How To Use Soft Link, Hard Link and Inodes, Linux permissions
- How to Perform User Management in Linux, Why and How to Use Sudo. How to delegate tasks using Sudo
- What is Login and Non-Login Shell. What are the Most Critical Files in Linux
- How To Compress Using Gzip, Bzip2. Why To Use Gunzip, Bunzip2. Using Zip/Unzip
- Using Tar For Backup and Restore. How to use tar with gzip,bzip2,gunzip,bunzip2
- Local and Global Variables in Linux. How to Create and Use Variables.
- How to Access CD/DVD/USB Drives in Linux
- How To Manage Input(stdin) , Output(stdout) and Error(stderr) Streams in Linux.
- Understanding Read, Write, Execute Permissions in Linux
- How to Use User Permissions
- Why and How to Use Group Permissions
- What is Umask. What are the advantages of using umask.
- What do you mean by Symbolic vs Numeric Permissions in Linux
- Why PATH Variable is Very Important. How To Use PATH Variable in Linux
Requirements
- None
Description
No one can afford to ignore Linux. The acceptance of Linux as a robust and dependable system is growing day by day. big corporations, small business houses, government departments, colleges and universities are moving to Linux as their choice platform. Linux is future. It is the most flexible and open ended operating system (OS).
We will learn about:
- How to install Linux
- Linux command line basics.
- How to create files and directories.
- Home directory in Linux.
- Directory structure in Linux.
- Linux aliases.
- How to remove files and directories in Linux.
- How to copy files and directories in Linux.
- How to rename/move files and directories in Linux. - Linux help.
- Linux wildcards.
- How to use Vi, Vim file editor in Linux.
- Linux history command.
- Change Linux shell.
- How to change Linux prompt.
- How to create soft link in Linux.
- How to create hard link in Linux.
- Inodes in Linux
- What is login shell in Linux.
- What is non-login shell in Linux
- What are the most critical files in Linux and what is - their use.
- How to use compress and decompress using gzip, gunzip, bzip2, bunzip2, zip and unzip in Linux.
- How to backup and restore using tar in Linux.
- What are local and global variables in Linux.
- How to access CD/DVD/USB devices in Linux.
- What is input and output redirection in Linux.
- What is read permission in Linux.
- What is write permission in Linux.
- What is execute permission in Linux.
- How to change user permissions in Linux.
- How to change group permissions in Linux.
- What is umask in Linux.
- Symbolic vs numeric permissions in Linux.
- How to manage users and groups in Linux.
- Useful steps to configure sudo in Linux.
- How to use sudo in Linux.
This course starts from basics and takes you to some advance Linux concepts. The focus has been to make learning experience very simple and interesting. Everything has been explained by giving examples.
Who this course is for:
- Anybody who wants to learn linux
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 3,136 Reviews
- 19,668 Students
- 18 Courses
Vipin Gupta, an accomplished IT professional with over 30 years of experience. Motivated by a desire to share his extensive knowledge with students, he embarked on a mission to provide valuable educational content.
With a wealth of expertise in networking, security, Linux, Cloud Computing, Docker, Kubernetes, and SDN, Vipin Gupta has established himself as a specialist in these domains. Throughout his illustrious career, he has actively engaged with numerous institutions, including universities, engineering colleges, polytechnics, private institutes, and the corporate sector. This wide-ranging involvement allows him to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Vipin Gupta's contributions extend beyond teaching and mentoring. He has authored four books, covering topics relevant to his areas of specialization. Additionally, he has published more than 20 research papers in esteemed international publications, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.
Recognizing the importance of practical training, Vipin Gupta has conducted thousands of workshops and short-term courses, enabling individuals to gain hands-on experience with various technologies. Furthermore, he has developed over 16 online courses, leveraging digital platforms to reach a wider audience and provide accessible learning opportunities.
Through his professional achievements, dedication, and commitment to knowledge sharing, Vipin Gupta has established himself as a respected figure in the IT industry. His contributions continue to impact both the corporate and academic spheres, fostering growth and empowering individuals with valuable skills for the modern digital landscape.