Course Description:
This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to navigate and manipulate the Linux operating system through command-line interfaces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user looking to deepen your understanding, this course will cover everything from basic commands to advanced techniques. By the end, you'll be proficient in using Linux commands to efficiently manage files, directories, users, permissions, processes, networking, and more.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Linux Commands
- Overview of the Linux operating system
- Understanding the command-line interface (CLI)
- Basic command structure and syntax
- Navigating the file system
Module 2: Working with Files and Directories
- Creating, renaming, copying, moving, and deleting files and directories
- Viewing file contents
- Searching for files
- Understanding file permissions and ownership
Module 3: File Manipulation
- Text manipulation using commands like cat, grep, sed, and awk
- Archiving and compressing files using tar, gzip, and zip
- File and directory synchronization using rsync
Module 4: User and Group Management
- Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts
- Assigning and managing user groups
- User and group permissions
Module 5: Process Management
- Listing running processes
- Managing processes: killing, suspending, and backgrounding
- Monitoring system resources
- Understanding process priorities
Module 6: Networking
- Configuring network interfaces
- Troubleshooting network connectivity
- Transferring files over SSH using scp and sftp
- Network diagnostics using commands like ping, traceroute, and netstat
Module 7: System Administration
- Managing system services using systemd
- Monitoring system logs
- Managing software packages using package managers like apt and yum
- Configuring system settings
Module 8: Shell Scripting Basics
- Introduction to shell scripting
- Writing and executing simple scripts
- Variables, conditionals, loops, and functions
- Scripting best practices
Module 9: Advanced Topics
- Working with regular expressions
- Job scheduling with cron
- Remote administration using SSH
- Access control lists (ACLs) and extended attributes
Module 10: Practical Exercises and Projects
- Hands-on exercises to reinforce learning
- Real-world projects to apply knowledge in practical scenarios
- Troubleshooting exercises to enhance problem-solving skills
Course Duration:
This course is designed to be completed over a period of 10 weeks, with each module corresponding to one week of study. However, the duration can be adjusted based on individual learning pace and requirements.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of computer systems and terminology, Access to a Linux environment (either a physical machine or a virtual machine)
Target Audience:
- Beginners interested in learning Linux command-line basics
- IT professionals looking to enhance their Linux skills
- System administrators, developers, and anyone working with Linux-based systems
By the end of this course, you will have gained a thorough understanding of Linux commands and be well-equipped to handle various tasks and challenges in a Linux environment.
Overview of the Linux Operating System:
Linux is a free and open-source operating system kernel originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It is based on the Unix operating system and has since become one of the most widely used operating systems in the world, powering everything from smartphones and tablets to servers and supercomputers.