In this 1-hour long project-based course on Linux: Archiving and Compression for DevOps you will be working entirely on the command line and using powerful Linux commands using tar and various compression commands such as gzip and bzip2 to learn how file archiving and compression works in Linux. You will be archiving a Wordpress directory of files and compressing the archive using various compression formats. You will no longer be mystified by what these commands and options are doing, and you will understand the structure of these various commands better.
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In this 1-hour long project-based course on Linux: Archiving and Compression for DevOps you will be working entirely on the command line and using powerful Linux commands using tar and various compression commands such as gzip and bzip2 to learn how file archiving and compression works in Linux. You will be archiving a Wordpress directory of files and compressing the archive using various compression formats. You will no longer be mystified by what these commands and options are doing, and you will understand the structure of these various commands better.
In this 1-hour long project-based course on Linux: Archiving and Compression for DevOps you will be working entirely on the command line and using powerful Linux commands using tar and various compression commands such as gzip and bzip2 to learn how file archiving and compression works in Linux. You will be archiving a Wordpress directory of files and compressing the archive using various compression formats. You will no longer be mystified by what these commands and options are doing, and you will understand the structure of these various commands better.
This course is designed for any person working or who intends to work with Linux, from Linux system administrators to developers and DevOps practitioners. Or even if you are a student who is curious to get comfortable with Linux this course is for you also.
By the end of this course, you will have used the main commands on a real file directory and archived and compressed as well as unarchived and decompressed real files in various formats. Most importantly you will be comfortable to do so with ease going forward. This will also allow you to possess an important foundation of Bash scripting.
This is an intermediate level course and is designed for an individual who has a beginner's knowledge of the Linux/Unix command line and Unix crud practices in computer science.
Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
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Strongly recommended course in archiving and compression
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Read 'The Linux Command Line' by William Shotts
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Reading 'The Linux Command Line' will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Linux command line.
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Read the book.
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Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Review Linux and Unix Command Line Basics
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Refreshing your knowledge of Linux and Unix command line basics will help you get the most out of this course.
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Review the basics of the Linux and Unix command line.
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Practice using basic Linux and Unix commands.
Practice Using Tar and Compression Commands
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Practicing using tar and compression commands will help you master the skills taught in this course.
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Find a directory of files to archive and compress.
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Use tar to archive the directory.
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Use gzip or bzip2 to compress the archive.
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Unarchive and decompress the archive.
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Create a Cheat Sheet of Tar and Compression Commands
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Creating a cheat sheet of tar and compression commands will help you quickly reference the commands you need.
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List the tar and compression commands you use frequently.
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Create a cheat sheet with the commands and their descriptions.
Follow a Tutorial on Bash Scripting
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Following a tutorial on Bash scripting will help you learn how to automate tasks related to archiving and compression.
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Bash Scripting
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Find a tutorial on Bash scripting.
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Follow the tutorial and complete the exercises.
Create a Script to Automate Archiving and Compression
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Creating a script to automate archiving and compression will help you save time and effort.
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Bash Scripting
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Design the script.
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Write the script.
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Test the script.
Contribute to an Open-Source Archiving or Compression Project
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Contributing to an open-source archiving or compression project will allow you to gain experience and learn from others.
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Find an open-source archiving or compression project.
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Contribute to the project by fixing bugs or adding features.
Read 'The Linux Command Line' by William Shotts
Show steps
Reading 'The Linux Command Line' will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Linux command line.
View
The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Review Linux and Unix Command Line Basics
Show steps
Refreshing your knowledge of Linux and Unix command line basics will help you get the most out of this course.
Browse courses on
Linux
Show steps
- Review the basics of the Linux and Unix command line.
- Practice using basic Linux and Unix commands.
Practice Using Tar and Compression Commands
Show steps
Practicing using tar and compression commands will help you master the skills taught in this course.
Show steps
- Find a directory of files to archive and compress.
- Use tar to archive the directory.
- Use gzip or bzip2 to compress the archive.
- Unarchive and decompress the archive.
Create a Cheat Sheet of Tar and Compression Commands
Show steps
Creating a cheat sheet of tar and compression commands will help you quickly reference the commands you need.
Show steps
- List the tar and compression commands you use frequently.
- Create a cheat sheet with the commands and their descriptions.
Follow a Tutorial on Bash Scripting
Show steps
Following a tutorial on Bash scripting will help you learn how to automate tasks related to archiving and compression.
Browse courses on
Bash Scripting
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on Bash scripting.
- Follow the tutorial and complete the exercises.
Create a Script to Automate Archiving and Compression
Show steps
Creating a script to automate archiving and compression will help you save time and effort.
Browse courses on
Bash Scripting
Show steps
- Design the script.
- Write the script.
- Test the script.
Contribute to an Open-Source Archiving or Compression Project
Show steps
Contributing to an open-source archiving or compression project will allow you to gain experience and learn from others.
Browse courses on
Open Source
Show steps
- Find an open-source archiving or compression project.
- Contribute to the project by fixing bugs or adding features.
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