Introduction to Linux

Introduction to Linux is a three-day, hands-on course designed to provide a solid foundation in essential Linux skills applicable across any Linux distribution. The course focuses on practical, day-to-day tasks commonly performed by Linux users, emphasizing core command-line operations, file system navigation, permissions, process management, and basic networking. Through instructor-led discussions and guided labs, participants gain real-world experience using current tools, best practices, and standards. By the end of the course, learners will be comfortable working in a Linux environment and prepared to progress to more advanced Linux administration or scripting courses.

• Understand Linux history, design philosophy, and system architecture
• Perform basic Linux operations including logging in, navigating the system, and using help tools
• Navigate and manage the Linux file system using relative and absolute paths
• Use wildcards and command-line shortcuts effectively
• View, modify, and secure files and directories using Linux permissions
• Work with files by copying, moving, deleting, and creating symbolic links
• Execute programs and manage processes, including foreground and background jobs
• Redirect input and output, create pipelines, and use filters such as grep and sort
• Locate files efficiently using the find command
• Edit files using the vi editor
• Customize the user environment using shell variables, aliases, and basic shell scripts
• Perform basic networking and remote communication tasks
• Create, manage, and extract backups and archives using tar and compression tools

• Individuals new to Linux who want a practical introduction
• Technical professionals seeking foundational Linux skills
• Developers, IT staff, or students who work with Linux-based systems
• Anyone comfortable with computers and basic command-line usage who wants to learn Linux

• Comfort using computers and navigating operating systems
• Basic familiarity with command-line concepts
• No prior Linux experience required