Linux Crash Course
11 videos • 227 views • by The Technology Sandbox Welcome to the Linux Crash Course, a comprehensive guide designed to take new Linux administrators from basic concepts to advanced system management. Whether you’re completely new to Linux or looking to solidify your skills, this course covers everything you need to know to confidently navigate, manage, and maintain Linux-based systems. What You’ll Learn: • Introduction to Linux: Start with a foundational understanding of what Linux is, its history, and why it’s so widely used today. • Getting Started with the Linux Terminal: Master the command line, the heart of Linux, to interact directly with the operating system. • File System Navigation: Learn how to efficiently move through the Linux file system, manage directories, and handle files. • Understanding and Using Text Editors: Get hands-on with essential text editors like nano, vim, and emacs for file editing. • Users and Permissions: Discover how to manage user accounts and set permissions to secure your system. • Process and Job Management: Learn how to monitor and control running processes, and manage background jobs. • Package Management: Install, update, and remove software efficiently using popular package managers like apt, yum, and dnf. • Disk and File System Management: Explore techniques for managing disk partitions, file systems, and mounting devices. • Networking Essentials: Understand how to configure network interfaces, troubleshoot connections, and manage network services. • System Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Learn to monitor system performance and optimize resources using tools like top, htop, and more. • Basic and Advanced Shell Scripting: Automate tasks with shell scripts, starting from simple operations to advanced script management and error handling. • Security Basics: Implement core security practices to protect your Linux systems, covering firewalls, SSH hardening, and user management. • Backup and Recovery: Safeguard your data with backup strategies and recovery techniques for disaster-proof administration. • Web Server Management: Install and configure popular web servers like Nginx and Apache, along with setting up PHP and Node.js environments. • Final Projects: Apply everything you’ve learned with hands-on projects that simulate real-world Linux administration tasks. Who Should Take This Course: • Aspiring Linux Administrators: Individuals aiming to pursue a career in Linux system administration. • IT Professionals: Those who want to deepen their Linux knowledge to enhance their work efficiency. • Developers: Programmers who want to understand how to manage and maintain the environment their applications run in. • Tech Enthusiasts: Curious learners eager to master one of the most powerful operating systems used across industries. By the end of this course, you will not only have a solid foundation in Linux but also the hands-on skills required to troubleshoot, optimize, and automate tasks like a seasoned Linux administrator. Jump in and start your journey toward Linux mastery! Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-cra...