The Art of Doing: Learn the Linux Command Line
What you'll learn
- A fundamental skill set needed to continue on with more advanced topics such as ethical hacking.
- How to get Kali Linux running as a virtual machine on your computer.
- Essential Linux terminal commands.
- The importance of the Linux directory structure and where specific files are kept.
- How to create and modify your own files and directories.
- Powerful search commands such as grep and awk.
- How to add/modify users and groups.
- How to change permissions of files to read, write, or execute.
- How to install software and keep your system up to date.
- How to compress and uncompress files or directories.
- How to write your own Linux bash scripts.
Requirements
- A computer with working internet connection
- A dedicated Linux machine or virtual machine running any version of Linux (I will use Kali)
- A desire to learn Linux!
Description
Learn the in's and out's of the Linux command line. Don't be fooled into thinking that the only way to interact with your computer is through point and click GUI (graphical user interface) applications. The Linux command line is where the true power of your machine can be unlocked. Delve beyond the simple commands beginners enter and gain an understanding of what is going on behind the commands.
In doing so you will begin to master an operation system that is secure, stable, customizable, open-source, and best of all FREE.
Many students often want to dive right into higher level Kali Linux tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, or Wireshark without gaining a solid understanding of the basics first. This course will provide foundational knowledge you need to be successful when working with other Linux tools! Not only will I teach you, but you will get opportunities to prove your knowledge at various knowledge checkpoint challenge problems along the way. Watching is great, but doing is even better!
Trust me, I know! I've been teaching Linux to middle and high school students for the past few years. We put a bunch of old PC's running Kali Linux on the same network; the first thing they wanted to do was "hack" into each other! However, we took it slow, started at the beginning learning these fundamental skills, and we saw PROGRESSION. If middle and high school students can learn Linux, so can you!
By the end of this course you will be using the command line to:
Monitor the status of your computer
Navigate through the directory structure
Create and edit files
Search through files using powerful commands like grep and awk
Change file permissions
Create and modify users/groups
Install new software
Compress and extract files
And most importantly, write YOUR OWN SCRIPTS.
All of your command line knowledge will come together at the end of this course when we introduce bash scripting, where you will be writing your own bash scripts and executing them on your machine! When you are done with this course, you'll be able to jump off and do almost anything you want on your machine.
Linux is like a playground; come play!
Who this course is for:
- Students looking to learn the Linux command line
- Beginner students interested in cyber security or ethical hacking
- Students looking to learn Bash scripting
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Hello, my name is Michael Eramo. I am a life long learner, a self-taught programmer, and an experienced educator. I hold official Bachelor's degrees in Music, Education, and Physics, as well as a Masters degree in Mathematics. I also hold a certificate in Software Development from Microsoft.
I have years of experience as a high school Physics teacher, Computer Science Teacher, and college Mathematics teacher. I am part of the New York State Master Teacher Program a network of more than 800 outstanding public school teachers throughout the state who share a passion for their own STEM learning and for collaborating with colleagues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
I am passionate about learning new things and teaching what I know to those around me in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and with purpose.