Linux - Parrot Security OS Essentials (2026)

Name: Linux - Parrot Security OS Essentials (2026)
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Covers all fundamentals of Parrot Security Operating System

Created bySolved by Daves

Last updated 4/2026

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What you'll learn

1. This course serves as a valuable stepping stone for managing, configuring, and maintaining Parrot Security Operating System
2. You don't have to purchase anything to complete this course, except VMware Workstation Pro.
3. Completing a Parrot OS Essentials course equips you with foundational skills in using this security-focused operating system.
4. From here, your next steps will depend on your career goals, interests, and the opportunities that are available (Read the next two points "5" and "6").
5. Next Steps to take: 1. LPIC Certifications, 2. RHCSA Certification, 3. Start your Cybersecurity journey, 4. Start in an Entry-Level IT Positions
6. Always, stay tuned with "Solved by Daves" Udemy and YouTube Channel for more updates.

Course content

10 sections • 40 lectures • 5h 23m total length

Introduction to Parrot Security OS1:51
Basic Introduction to Parrot Operating System
What is Parrot OS?10:34
Knowing about the Parrot Operating System
What is GNU-Linux (Part-1)3:42
What is GNU-Linux (Part-2)3:15
What is GNU-Linux (Part-3)3:48
Where to find Parrot Security OS?5:24
Parrot Security OS Community Contribution13:21

Requirements to Setup a Home Lab5:09
Install Oracle VM Virtual Box 7.x5:08
Download and install Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.x on a Windows 11 machine, including the extension pack, from virtualbox.org, and explore the VirtualBox manager to create, import, and export virtual machines.
Install Parrot Security OS in Oracle VM Virtual Box 7.x13:20
Download & Install VMware Workstation Pro 17.5.29:32
Download VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.36:56
Install VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.32:32
Download & Install Parrot Security OS v6 in VMware Workstation Pro 17.x12:12
download parrot security os v6 live cd iso, and install it in vmware workstation pro 17 by selecting debian-based 64-bit and enabling encryption.

Introduction to File Editors5:36
Working with Gedit file editor3:12
Working with Nano file editor3:19
Working with VIM file editor7:09
Explore the vim editor in Parrot OS, mastering terminal-based text editing by navigating normal, insert, and visual modes, creating and saving files, and reading content with cat.
Creating & Working with Directories3:33
Absolute vs. Relative Path7:35
Learn how absolute paths start from the root and stay fixed, while relative paths navigate from your current directory. Use this knowledge to navigate and manage files efficiently in Linux.
Copy Files and Directories (Part-1)5:06
Copy Files and Directories (Part-2)2:25
Learn to copy directories in Parrot OS using the cp command. Use the recursive option -r to copy all files and subdirectories and handle non empty directories.
Move Files and Directories (Part-1)2:45
Move Files and Directories (Part-2)3:34
Move files and directories with mv, create directories and files with mkdir and touch, and learn that moving doesn't require -r while copying directories does.
Rename Files and Directories3:21
Working with Touch command3:30
Remove\Delete Files and Directories (Part-1)1:42
Learn to remove files and directories in Parrot OS v6.3 by using rm to delete single or multiple files, verify with ls -l, and confirm your current directory with pwd.
Remove\Delete Files and Directories (Part-2)5:01
Working with simple "Globbing" to delete file and directories5:20

Command Line Help15:07
Here’s a clear and structured description of common Linux command-line help and search utilities:
--help
A quick way to get basic usage information about a command.
Displays available options and syntax directly in the terminal.
Useful for fast reference without opening detailed manuals.
Example:
ls --help

man (Manual Pages)
Provides detailed documentation for commands, system calls, and configuration files.
Organized into sections (e.g., user commands, system calls).
Best for in-depth understanding.
Example:
man ls

Press q to exit the manual.
info
Offers more detailed and structured documentation than man.
Supports navigation through linked sections (like a mini website in terminal).
Useful for learning complex tools like bash or coreutils.
Example:
info ls

locate
Quickly finds files by searching a pre-built database.
Much faster than find, but may show outdated results if the database isn’t updated.
Example:
locate filename

Update database:
sudo updatedb

find
Searches for files and directories in real time.
Highly flexible with filters like name, size, type, permissions, time.
Slower than locate but more accurate and powerful.
Example:
find /home -name file.txt

Summary
--help → Quick command usage
man → Detailed manual
info → Structured documentation
locate → Fast file search (database-based)
find → Powerful real-time file search

Archiving with Tar11:38
tar (Tape Archive) is a Linux utility used to combine multiple files and directories into a single archive file without compression, making it useful for organizing, packaging, and transferring data while preserving file structure, permissions, and metadata.
Compressing with GZIP and BZIP28:02
gzip is a fast and widely used compression tool that reduces file size with moderate compression efficiency, while bzip2 provides higher compression ratios for smaller file sizes but operates more slowly due to its more intensive compression algorithm.
Archiving and Compressing with Tar+GZIP | Tar+BZIP2 | ZIP8:57

Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps1:37
Congratulations on completing the **Parrot Security OS Essentials (2026)** course! You’ve successfully built a strong foundation in Linux, system navigation, networking, permissions, and core cybersecurity concepts using ParrotOS. **In this final video, we cover:** • Quick recap of everything you’ve learned • Key takeaways from the course • Practical ways to apply your skills • Recommended next steps in your cybersecurity journey • What to learn next after ParrotOS This is just the beginning! The skills you've gained here will help you move forward into advanced topics like ethical hacking, penetration testing, and real-world security practices. **What’s next?** Stay tuned for upcoming content on Ethical Hacking, CEH preparation, and advanced courses. Thank you for being part of this learning journey. Keep practicing, stay curious, and never stop exploring! Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more content on Linux, ParrotOS, and Cybersecurity. #ParrotOS #Linux #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #Infosec #LearnLinux #CEH

Requirements

No, programming experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know.
Basic Computer Knowledge
Basic understanding of Operating Systems

Description

This course is for the beginners and for the IT professionals who wants to understand the concepts of Parrot Security OS and Linux systems.

- Please note that this course is not going to cover any kind of penetration testing tools or any other advanced security topics.

- This is a core Linux essentials course, however covered in Parrot OS, which will lead you to begin your journey to Linux Essentials and Parrot Essentials and Linux Administration.

- But, Please don't worry, I'll make sure that I'll be covering soon about the advanced topics on penetration testing and using advanced security tools in the very next course.

- Mean while, please make sure that you understand all the fundamentals concepts of how this operating system functions and operates, so that it would be helpful for you to get into the advanced security topics, that are going to be covered in the core parrot security OS course where I'll cover the topics on penetration testing advanced penetration testing and a roadmap to cybersecurity.

- I hope you start your journey from this course, which is going to lead you to unlock the advanced courses on Linux Administration, Ethical hacking, Penetration testing and cybersecurity.

- So, I urge you to start learning from today.

- Happy Learning

Who this course is for:

Parrot OS Essentials course is designed for a diverse audience who wants to gain foundational knowledge and skills in using and managing Parrot & other Linux operating systems.
This couse is suitable for everyone, even the one who doesn't know anything about Linux Operating Systems or Parrot Security Operating System.

Linux - Parrot Security OS Essentials (2026)

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Course content

Introduction to Parrot Security OS7 lectures • 42min

Setting up a Home Lab7 lectures • 55min

Finding Your Way on a Parrot Security OS2 lectures • 22min

Creating, Moving and Deleting Files & Directories15 lectures • 1hr 3min

Linux Command Line Help1 lecture • 15min

Archiving and Compressing Files in LInux3 lectures • 29min

Hardware and Resources in Linux1 lecture • 10min

Network Configuration in Linux1 lecture • 13min

Users, Groups and Permissions2 lectures • 1hr 14min

Parrot Security OS Essentials - Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps1 lecture • 2min

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