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Ubuntu Server and Desktop for Absolute Beginners
Role Play
Highest Rated
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(23 ratings)
277 students

Ubuntu Server and Desktop for Absolute Beginners

Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop! No Linux Experience Needed!
Role Play
Highest Rated
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Install Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS step by step inside a virtual machine for hands-on lab practice
  • Navigate the GNOME desktop environment confidently and use Ubuntu Desktop as a productive daily computing platform
  • Understand the Linux filesystem hierarchy and know exactly where key files, configs, and directories are located
  • Use essential terminal commands to manage files, directories, processes, and system resources from the command line
  • Create and manage user accounts, set passwords, and use sudo to perform administrative tasks safely and correctly
  • Keep Ubuntu updated and secure using APT, understand how Ubuntu's update model works, and apply basic security practices
  • Install and manage software using APT, the Ubuntu Software Centre, and Snap packages across both Ubuntu editions
  • Set up SSH on Ubuntu Server and connect remotely from another machine for secure, professional remote administration
  • Understand the key differences between Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, and Ubuntu Core and when each is used
  • Configure basic network settings on Ubuntu Server and troubleshoot common connectivity issues confidently
  • Get started with real-world tasks including file sharing, web server basics, and everyday productivity applications
  • Build the foundational Linux skills needed to pursue more advanced Ubuntu, cloud, or server administration training

Course content

16 sections • 100 lectures • 7h 6m total length

  • Introduction to Course2:04
  • What is Linux?2:35
  • Virtualization Platforms – Let’s Talk About Your Options5:09

    Explore virtualization platforms that let you run virtual machines on your physical computer for safe testing and learning, including VirtualBox, VMware, Proxmox, and Hyper-V.

  • Course Activities2:03
  • Course Content1:54
  • Using the Udemy AI Assistant1:40

Requirements

  • A general awareness of IT systems and technology is recommended to get the most out of this course
  • A computer capable of running virtualisation software to safely install and practise with Ubuntu alongside the course
  • A genuine curiosity about Linux and a willingness to explore both the graphical interface and the terminal

Description

Ubuntu Server and Desktop for Absolute Beginners is a comprehensive, hands-on course covering both Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server using the latest 24.04 LTS release, one of the most stable and widely deployed versions of Ubuntu available.

The course begins with a clear introduction to Linux and where Ubuntu fits within the broader ecosystem, covering the difference between a Linux kernel, a distribution, and a desktop environment. Hands-on exercises are completed inside a virtualised lab environment, starting with the installation of both Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server before progressing through the GNOME desktop interface, the Linux filesystem hierarchy, and essential terminal commands.

Further topics include user and password management, keeping Ubuntu updated and secure using APT, software installation and package management, and setting up SSH for remote server access. The course wraps up with practical real-world tasks on both the Desktop and Server editions, including file management, web browsing, file sharing, and basic web server configuration. Security is treated as an ongoing topic throughout rather than saved for a dedicated section.

The course is designed for students wanting to add Linux to their education, hobbyists and home users curious about Linux, career changers exploring IT, IT newcomers building their first technical skills, and Windows or macOS users who have been curious about Linux but not yet made the move.

Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.

Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for adding to a résumé or LinkedIn profile.

Who this course is for:

  • Windows or macOS users who are curious about Linux and want to explore it through the world's most popular distro
  • Students who want to add practical Linux skills to their education and build a foundation for further IT study
  • Career changers exploring IT as a profession who want an accessible, practical introduction to Linux
  • IT newcomers who are just starting to build their technical knowledge and want Linux as part of that foundation
  • Hobbyists and home users who want to understand what Linux can do and how to use it for everyday computing
  • Developers who want to get comfortable with the Linux environment their applications are likely to run on
  • Anyone who has tried Linux before but found it confusing and wants a clearer, more structured approach this time
  • IT support professionals who work mainly with Windows and want to add basic Linux skills to their toolkit
  • Anyone who wants to take their first confident steps into Linux and build a foundation for everything that follows

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