Course Outline
Introduction to Linux
- What is Linux? History and ecosystems
- Distributions overview (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- Linux use cases in enterprise and cloud
Getting Started with the Command Line
- Logging in, terminal basics, shells (bash, zsh)
- Understanding prompt, commands, options, and arguments
- Basic navigation (pwd, ls, cd)
Managing Files and Directories
- Creating, viewing, and editing files (touch, cat, nano/vim)
- File operations (cp, mv, rm)
- Directory hierarchy and structures
Understanding Permissions
- File and directory permissions
- Users and groups overview
- chmod, chown, chgrp commands
Users and Processes
- Listing and managing users
- Switching users (su, sudo)
- Viewing and controlling processes (ps, top, kill)
Package Management Basics
- Introduction to package managers (yum/dnf/apt)
- Installing, updating, and removing software
Networking Fundamentals
- Checking connectivity (ping, ifconfig/ip)
- Basic host configuration
- SSH access and secure remote connections
Introduction to Shell Scripting
- What is a script?
- Writing basic shell scripts
- Variables, loops, conditional constructs
System Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Disk usage and system load (df, du, free)
- Logs and system messages (journalctl/syslog)
- Basic troubleshooting techniques
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
Prior Knowledge
- Basic comfort with using computers (no Linux/Unix background required)
Technical Requirements
- Laptop with access to a Linux environment (physical or virtual)
- SSH client (for remote labs) or local VM ability
- Internet access (for online training and resources)
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
- Bespoke outlines
- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €4560 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €1440 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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