Learn Linux in 5 Days and Level Up Your Career from Udemy

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Learning objective

By the end of this course you will understand the fundamentals of the linux operating system and be able to apply that knowledge in a practical and useful manner.

Syllabus

Overview

The course overview lesson describes what you will learn during each day of the "Learn Linux in 5 Days" course.

Day 1

In this lesson you will learn:

What Linux is
Brief history of Linux
What a Linux Distribution or Linux Distro is
Reasons Linux is used

You'll briefly be introduced to: RHEL (RedHat Enterprise Linux), Fedora, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSuse, and SLES (SuSE Linux Enterprise Server).

In this lesson, you will learn:

What a Linux Distribution or Linux Distro is
What the most common Linux Distros are
How to choose the right Linux Distro

Specifically, you'll learn about the most popular Linux Distros including RHEL (RedHat Enterprise Linux), AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, and Ubuntu.

Other Distros are mentioned, such as Linux Mint, Debian, Manjaro, OpenSUSE, Pop!_OS, Fedora, Arch Linux, Fedora, and Slackware.

In this lesson you will learn how to install, use, and remove a Linux distro using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. You will also learn how to access the Linux files and directories using the Windows File Explorer.

In this lesson, you will learn how to install VirtualBox 7 on Windows 11. (If you need help installing VirtualBox on another version of Windows, please ask for help in the class discussion forum. I'll be happy to help you get Linux installed on your system.)

In this lesson, you will learn how to install VirtualBox on Macs that contain an Intel CPU.

NOTE: If you are using a Mac that contains an Apple Silicon chip such as the M1, M2, or newer, skip this lesson and proceed to the Apple Silicon lesson.

In this lesson, you will learn how to install AlmaLinux 9 using an OVA file inside VirtualBox. (This lesson also applies to RHEL 9, Rocky Linux 9, and CentOS 9.)

If you are having trouble getting VirtualBox to work, watch this lesson.

This lesson is for Mac users who have an Apple Silicon CPU in their systems, such as the M1, M2, or newer.

In this lesson you will learn why you need to know how to install Linux manually from scratch.

In this lesson, you will learn how to install AlmaLinux 9 and/or RHEL (RedHat Enterprise Linux) 9.

In this lesson, you will learn how to connect directly to a Linux system installed on physical hardware or inside a virtual machine. Graphical and text-based logins will be covered.

Review

Day 2

In this lesson, you will learn about the Linux directory structure. You'll learn where different components of the operating system are located. You'll also learn how applications can employ the same conventions for their directory structures.

In this lesson you will learn what the Linux shell is, how to access it, and what the superuser account is.

In this lesson you will learn some basic, yet essential Linux commands. You will be given an overview of each command and then a demonstration.

Commands include:
pwd

cat

man

clear

exit

In this lesson you will learn:

How to navigate Linux man pages.
How the $PATH environment variable is used.
What the which command does.
How to ask commands for help.
How to search man pages.

In this lesson you will learn:

How to use directory shortcuts
How to execute commands out of your $PATH
How to create and remove directories

In this lesson you will learn how to list files with the ls command and how to interpret the ls output.

Quiz 1

Day 3

The Linux file permissions lesson is broken into two parts. In this lesson you will learn about:

Symbolic permissions
Numeric and octal permissions
File versus directory permissions
Changing permissions
Working with groups
File creation mask

This is part two of the Linux file permissions lesson. In this lesson you will learn about:

Symbolic permissions
Numeric and octal permissions
File versus directory permissions
Changing permissions
Working with groups
File creation mask

In this lesson, you will learn about two commands that will help you find files and directories: locate and find.

In this lesson you will learn various commands that can be used to view files as well as how to use the nano text editor.

In this lesson you will learn how to edit files with the vi editor and/or vim editor.

This is a vi cheat sheet. You can use it for vi as well as vim.

In this lesson you will learn how to edit files with the emacs editor.

This is a cheat sheet for the Emacs editor.

This lesson will touch on some of the graphical editors available in the Linux operating system.

Quiz 2

Day 4

This lesson will cover how to delete, copy, move, and rename files in Linux.

In this first of a two-part lesson, you'll learn what a wildcard is in Linux, you'll be given a list of Linux wildcards, and be introduced to wildcard number ranges.

In this second of a two-part lesson, you'll be given several Linux wildcard examples.

This lesson covers the various types of input and output as well as how to redirect that input and output.

In this lesson you will learn three strategies for comparing the differences between two files on a Linux system.

In this lesson you will learn how to search through the contents of files. Additionally you will learn about pipes and how they can be used to aid searches.

In this lesson you will learn how to transfer and copy files over the network, be it between two Linux systems, or between Windows and Linux, or Mac and Linux.

See the supplementary material for a list of SCP and SFTP clients.

In this lesson you will learn how to customize your shell prompt.

In this lesson you will learn how to list, create, delete, and persist shell aliases.

Quiz 3

Day 5

In this lesson you will learn:

How to set and list environment variables
How to unset or remove an environment variable
How to save environment variables between sessions

Commands covered include: printenv, env, and echo.

Environment Variables - Text Supplement

In this lesson you will learn how to display information about running programs and processes. You will also learn how to control the behavior of processes, including running processes in the background and terminating processes.

In this lesson you will learn how to schedule jobs and automate tasks using the cron service.

In this lesson you will learn how to switch to other accounts and run programs as different users.

In this lesson you will learn how to manipulate your shell history. Additionally, you will learn how to use tab completion. Finally, command line editing is covered.

In this lesson you will learn how to search for, install, and remove software on RPM based distros such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Fedora.

In this lesson you will learn how to search for, install, and remove software on Debian based distros such as Debian, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Parrot OS, and Linux Mint.

Quiz 4

Thanks for taking the "Learn Linux in 5 Days" course! If you found it helpful, please leave a review. If you need help with anything, please let me know.

Thanks and congrats!

Jason

Instructor

Addendum - Connecting to Linux Over the Network

In this lesson you will learn how to connect to a Linux system directly and over the network. You'll learn about SSH and the software that you'll need to connect to a Linux system.

Connecting to a Linux Virtual Machine Over the Network

Bonus

This lesson covers installing Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Wordpress on an Ubuntu system.

Bonus - Slides

Background and Introduction

Getting Access

Getting Connected

Linux Directory Structure

Welcome to Shell

Essential Linux Commands / Basic Linux Commands

Getting Help

Directories

Listing Files

Permissions

Finding Files

Nano

Emacs

Graphical Editors

Managing Files

Customizing the Shell Prompt

Wildcards

I/O Redirection

Comparing Files

Searching in Files

Transferring Files

Aliases

Switching Users and Sudo

Shell History

Environment Variables

Jobs

Cron

Installing Software

This section is for older videos that have been replaced by new and updated ones. I want to make the original content available for reference.

In this lesson you will learn several methods that you can use to get access to a Linux system.

NOTE: In addition to http://simpleshell.com you can use http://www.webminal.org or http://linuxzoo.net.

In this lesson you will learn how to install VirtualBox on Windows.

In this lesson you will learn how to install VirtualBox on Mac.

In this lesson you will learn how to create a Linux Virtual Machine using VirtualBox and Virtual Disk Images.

The Linux Virtual Machine can be used to practice your Linux skills as you progress through the course.

In this lesson you will learn how to install Virtualbox and Ubuntu.

Bonus Section

The contents of this lecture are so secret I'm not even allowed to describe it! Open, if you dare.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops essential Linux skills for beginners

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials

Provides a comprehensive foundation for Linux beginners

Taught by Jason Cannon, a recognized expert in Linux training

Focuses on practical and real-world Linux examples

The course requires some prior knowledge of computers

Reviews summary

Beginner-friendly linux course

learners say this course is well-received and especially helpful for beginners. Students enjoy the course design that includes one-hour videos to be completed in five days. The course has helped them to become comfortable with Linux and able to work in the terminal environment.

Course can be completed in 5 days.

"With it laid out to be completed in 5 days doing 1 hour of videos a day, it kept me focused and motivated."

Great for beginners.

"I had no experience with Linux prior to taking this and am now comfortable using terminal and being able to work in this environment."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn Linux in 5 Days and Level Up Your Career with these activities:

Review basic Linux commands

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Refresh and reinforce your basic knowledge of Linux commands to prepare for the course content.

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Review the man pages for common commands like ls, cd, mkdir, and rm.
Practice using these commands to navigate the file system, create and delete directories, and view files.

Refresh your understanding of file permissions

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Ensure a strong understanding of file permissions to effectively manage files and directories.

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Review the concepts of file permissions, including owner, group, and other.
Practice setting and modifying file permissions using commands like chmod and chown.

Follow a Linux tutorial

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Supplement your learning by following a guided tutorial on a specific Linux topic.

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Identify a specific Linux topic that you want to learn more about.
Search for and select a well-regarded tutorial on that topic.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, taking notes and experimenting with the commands.

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Practice navigating the Linux file system

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Develop proficiency in navigating the Linux file system through repeated practice.

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Open a terminal window or use a graphical file manager.
Navigate to different directories using the cd command.
Create new directories and delete them.
List files and directories using the ls command.
Use absolute and relative paths to access files.

Follow a tutorial on Linux networking

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Expand your knowledge of Linux networking by following a guided tutorial.

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Identify a specific Linux networking topic that you want to learn more about.
Search for and select a well-regarded tutorial on that topic.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, taking notes and experimenting with the commands.

Join a Linux study group or forum

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Connect with other Linux learners and engage in discussions to enhance your understanding.

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Identify Linux study groups or forums online.
Join a group that aligns with your learning goals.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

Organize and synthesize your learning materials

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Maximize retention by actively organizing and synthesizing your learning materials.

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Gather your notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Review and summarize the key concepts of each section.
Identify any areas where you need further clarification.

Career center

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System Administrator

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DevOps Engineer

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Cloud Engineer

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Network Administrator

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IT Security Analyst

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Software Engineer

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Database Administrator

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IT Manager

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Computer Vision Engineer

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Data Scientist

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

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Web Developer

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Mobile Developer

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Data Analyst

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