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Linux for Beginners: Linux Basics
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Linux for Beginners: Linux Basics

Linux For Beginners covers Linux basics. You will learn Linux fundamental skills; Command line, Linux Administration
Created byMuharrem AYDIN
Last updated 10/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Linux has a somewhat inaccurate reputation as being a much more technical and complex alternative to mainstay operating systems like Windows and MacOS.
  • Linux is available in a range of different distributions that are tailored to the needs and skill of their users.
  • Linux is an operating system (OS), which is the primary software that a computer uses to execute tasks and communicate directions to its hardware.
  • Both ethical (white hat) hackers and malicious (black hat) hackers often prefer to use the Linux operating system (OS) over Windows OS.
  • For beginners learning Linux to pursue a career in IT or software administration.
  • You may only need a basic understanding of how to navigate and execute functions using Linux and how applications built on Linux behave.
  • Software-focused career paths that frequently use Linux include developer and software engineering roles for Python, Java, and Linux systems.
  • The name “Linux” can refer to both the kernel itself (the Linux kernel) and an operating system built around that kernel.
  • The core component of any operating system is called the kernel. Linux’s core is simply referred to as the Linux kernel.
  • For beginners, a few of the most highly recommended Linux distributions include Elementary OS, Ubuntu Linux, and Ubuntu Budgie.
  • Other distributions that are considered easy to learn and master are Linux Mint, Zorin OS, Nitrux, Kodachi, Rescatux, and Parrot Security.
  • Learn Linux from scratch
  • What is Linux
  • Setting Up the Laboratory
  • Distributions
  • Pieces of Linux
  • Shells
  • Linux Signs $,#,%
  • Desktop Environments
  • Linux GUI
  • Command Parameters
  • List Files - "ls" Command
  • Print Working Directory - "pwd" Command
  • Show Manuel - "man" Command
  • Change Directory - "cd" Command
  • Concatenate Files - "cat" Command
  • Display Output - "echo" Command
  • View the File with "more" Command
  • View the File with "less" Command
  • Print First Lines with "head" Command
  • Print Last Lines with "tail" Command
  • Global Regular Expression Print - "grep" Command
  • Output Redirection
  • Output Redirection : Pipe “|”
  • Linux File Systems
  • Linux File Hierarchy
  • File Permissions
  • Make Directory - "mkdir" Command
  • Create File & Modify Date - "touch" Command
  • Remove Files or Directories - "rm" Command
  • Copy and Move Files or Directories - "cp" & "mv" Command
  • Find Files and Directories - "find" Command
  • Cut Parts of Lines - "cut" Command
  • Change Ownership of a Given File - "chown" Command
  • Network Settings
  • Display Network Status - "ifconfig" Command
  • Leasing New IP from DHCP Server
  • Services
  • Location of Services
  • User Management in Linux
  • Important Files - "passwd" and "shadow"
  • Adding a New User
  • Change the Group and Delete a User
  • Process Management
  • Monitoring Running Processes - "ps" and "top" Commands
  • Killing Processes
  • Package Management
  • Package Management Concepts
  • Foremost Linux Package Managers
  • Repository
  • APT Package Manager
  • Install From Source Code
  • System Monitoring
  • Monitoring - "df", "top", "vmstat", "netstat" Commands
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Course content

13 sections • 53 lectures • 2h 19m total length
  • Introduction to Linux Course3:04

    An Introduction to the Linux Operating System and Command Line.
    Linux is available in a range of different distributions that are tailored to the needs and skill of their users. Simple distributions, like openSUSE, are great for personal computing, while Linux Ubuntu is ideal for network admins and computer scientists.
    Linux has a somewhat inaccurate reputation as being a much more technical and complex alternative to mainstay operating systems like Windows and MacOS. In reality, Linux is an approachable, open-source, and customizable OS that’s designed to address huge deficiencies in commercial operating systems.

  • What is Linux?1:32

    Just like Windows, iOS, and Mac OS, Linux is an operating system. In fact, one of the most popular platforms on the planet, Android, is powered by the Linux operating system.

    What is Linux and why should I use it?
    Linux is an operating system (OS), which is the primary software that a computer uses to execute tasks and communicate directions to its hardware. The operating system that competes the most with Linux is Windows. Linux is a popular and widely-used OS because it is open-source, meaning that it is free to the public, and anyone can modify and customize Linux software as they wish. The reasons to use Linux can vary from developing an app or building a video game to learning how to hack computer systems. As Linux is one of the most popular operating systems, many developers use it to develop their web applications and software programs. This means knowledge of Linux is important for anyone working with computers and software in general. Learning how to work with Linux is a necessary skill for anyone pursuing a career in ethical hacking or penetration testing

  • Distributions1:22

    Linux has a number of different versions to suit any type of user. From new users to hard-core users, you’ll find a “flavor” of Linux to match your needs. These versions are called distributions (or, in the short form, “distros”). Nearly every distribution of Linux can be downloaded for free, burned onto disk (or USB thumb drive), and installed (on as many machines as you like).

    Why do hackers use Linux?
    Both ethical (white hat) hackers and malicious (black hat) hackers often prefer to use the Linux operating system (OS) over Windows OS. The biggest reason hackers turn to Linux is because it is far more accessible to a wider range of people than Windows OS offers. Linux is free, open-source, and provides a well-integrated command-line interface for users to customize the OS. This means anyone can modify Linux to create their own programs and software. Malicious hackers often opt for Linux because it gives them more control when using Linux, and ethical hackers need to be well-versed in Linux because it’s so popular among black hat hackers. Ethical hackers also often prefer using Linux as it has better existing security measures than Windows and doesn’t usually require third-party antivirus software.

  • FAQ regarding Linux3:24

    FAQ regarding Linux
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Requirements

  • 4 GB (Gigabytes) of RAM or higher (8 GB recommended)
  • 64-bit system processor is mandatory
  • 10 GB or more disk space
  • Enable virtualization technology on BIOS settings, such as “Intel-VTx”
  • All items referenced in this course are Free
  • A strong work ethic, willingness to learn Linux Environments
  • Nothing else! It’s just you, your computer and your ambition to get started today
  • Curiosity for Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Command Line

Description

Welcome to the "Linux for Beginners: Linux Basics" course

Go from never having opened a terminal to comfortably managing files, users, processes, and packages on Linux, command by command.

Linux runs most of the servers, most of the cloud, and a large share of the tools built for developers and security professionals. None of that requires you to memorize an operating system, it requires knowing a manageable set of commands well enough that the terminal stops feeling unfamiliar. This course teaches exactly that set, hands-on, from your first command to managing services and monitoring a system.

You start by installing Kali Linux in VirtualBox, so you have a real Linux environment to practice in from lesson one. Then you learn what Linux actually is, the shell, and the Linux desktop before moving into the command line itself: navigating and reading files with ls, cd, cat, more, less, head, tail, and grep, redirecting output and piping commands together, and understanding the Linux file hierarchy and permissions. From there you create, move, and manage files and directories, configure basic network settings, check and manage services, manage users and groups, monitor and kill processes, and install software both through a package manager and from source. The course closes with system monitoring commands that show you what your machine is actually doing.

Whether you're starting a career in IT, preparing for cybersecurity or DevOps work, or just want to stop feeling lost every time you see a terminal, this course gets you there with hands-on practice, not just explanations. No prior knowledge of Linux is needed. Enroll today and begin with lesson one.

What Skills Will You Learn in This Course?

Linux Fundamentals: What Linux is, how distributions differ, the shell, and the Linux desktop environment.

Navigating and Reading Files: Core commands like ls, pwd, cd, cat, man, echo, more, less, head, tail, and grep, plus output redirection.

File Management and Permissions: The Linux file hierarchy, file permissions, and commands to create, copy, move, find, and remove files and directories.

Network and Services: Checking network status, leasing an IP from a DHCP server, and finding the location and status of system services.

User and Process Management: Adding, managing, and deleting users, and monitoring and killing running processes with ps and top.

Package Management: How package managers work, using APT, and installing software from source code.

System Monitoring: Reading system health with df, top, vmstat, and netstat.

Who Is This Course For?

Complete Beginners: People who have never used Linux and want a clear, hands-on starting point.

Aspiring IT and System Administrators: Learners who need Linux command line skills for an IT or sysadmin role.

Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Students: People preparing for ethical hacking or security courses that assume basic Linux comfort.

Developers New to Linux: Programmers who develop on Windows or Mac and need to work comfortably in a Linux environment.

Career Changers: People moving into tech who need Linux as a foundational skill.

No prior knowledge of Linux is needed. The course starts with installation and the absolute basics and builds one command at a time.

Why Learn Linux?

Linux is free, open source, and runs a large share of the world's servers, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling, which makes basic command line comfort a practical skill well outside of any one job title. It's also the environment most security tools, including Kali Linux, are built around, so it's commonly treated as a prerequisite before moving into ethical hacking or penetration testing.

These skills apply to roles across IT support, system administration, software development, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Even a basic, confident grasp of the command line pays off in almost any technical role, because so many tools and servers assume you already have it.

Why Choose This Course?

Hands-on from lesson one. You install Kali Linux first, so every command in this course is practiced in a real terminal, not just shown on a slide.

Commands taught individually, not in a dump. Each command, from ls to grep to chown, gets its own short lesson, so you understand what it does before moving to the next.

Covers a full day-to-day toolkit. Files, permissions, networking, services, users, processes, and package management are all included, not just file navigation.

Quizzes after every major section. Nine checkpoints show you what's sunk in as you go.

No prior knowledge required. The course starts from zero and builds in order, so nothing assumes experience you don't have.

You study at your own pace. Revisit any lesson as often as you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior knowledge to take this course?

No. The course starts with installing Linux and explaining the basics, like what a shell is, before moving into commands, so no prior experience is needed.

Which Linux distribution does this course use?

The course is practiced in Kali Linux, installed in VirtualBox, though the commands and concepts you learn apply to most Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and other common choices.

Does this course cover the Linux command line in depth?

Yes. Core navigation and file commands, output redirection and piping, file permissions, user and process management, and package management are all covered hands-on.

Do I need to know Linux before learning ethical hacking?

Many ethical hacking and penetration testing courses assume basic Linux comfort, since most security tools, including Kali Linux itself, run on it. This course is a practical way to build that foundation first.

Does the course cover user and process management?

Yes. You learn to add and manage users, understand the passwd and shadow files, and monitor and kill processes with ps and top.

Does the course cover installing software on Linux?

Yes. You learn how package managers work, how to use APT, and how to install software directly from source code.

Do I need to buy any software?

No. Linux, VirtualBox, and every tool used in this course are free.

Will this course make me comfortable using a Linux terminal?

Yes. By the end, you'll have hands-on practice with the commands and concepts used every day in Linux administration, from navigating the file system to managing users, services, and processes.

Why Learn Linux with Muharrem Aydın?

Muharrem Aydın brings years of teaching experience to this course, with a clear, step-by-step approach: real commands, real examples, and every topic explained before you use it. You study at your own pace and always have a way to ask when something is unclear.

Clear Video and Audio: See clearly, hear clearly, and learn without distractions.

Lifetime Access: Come back to any lesson whenever you want to review a topic.

Fast, Friendly Q&A Support: Ask your questions in the course Q&A section.

Certificate of Completion: Download your Udemy certificate when you finish the course.

Start Using Linux with Confidence Today

Install Linux, learn the commands that matter, and stop feeling lost in the terminal.

Enroll today in the Linux for Beginners: Linux Basics course and take your next step toward a career in IT or cybersecurity.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who want to learn Linux
  • Anyone who want deep dive into Linux world
  • Those looking for alternatives to Microsoft operating systems.
  • Anyone who wants to learn how new operating systems work by improving their existing computer knowledge and skills
  • Employees of organizations planning to change Microsoft operating systems.
  • Anyone who want to learn Linux
  • Anyone who want deep dive into Linux world