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Linux Administration Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced Part 1/2

Learn Red Hat Linux & CentOS: Use the in-demand skills to start a career as a Linux Server Admin or Linux Administrator!

Created byJason Cannon
BeginnerUpdated May 1, 2023
Linux Administration Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced Part 1/2

What You'll Learn

check_circleHow to get access to a Linux server if you don't already.
check_circleWhat a Linux distribution is and which one to choose.
check_circleWhat software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers.
check_circleWhat SSH is and how to use it.
check_circleThe file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation.
check_circleThe basic Linux commands you'll use most often.
check_circleCreating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories.
check_circleListing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files.
check_circleExactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease.
check_circleHow to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors.
check_circleTwo methods to search for files and directories.
check_circleHow to compare the contents of files.
check_circleWhat pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them.
check_circleHow to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy.
check_circleHow and why to redirect input and output from applications.
check_circleHow to customize your shell prompt.
check_circleHow to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history.
check_circleHow to schedule and automate jobs using cron.
check_circleHow to switch users and run processes as others.
check_circleHow to find and install software.

About This Course

JOIN THE OTHER 20,000 SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY MASTERED THE LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM WITH ONE OF MY TOP RATED COURSES!

If you want to learn Linux system administration and supercharge your career, read on.

Hello. My name is Jason Cannon and I'm the author of Linux for Beginners, the founder of the Linux Training Academy, and an instructor to thousands of satisfied students. I started my IT career in the late 1990's as a Unix and Linux Systems Engineer and I'll be sharing my real-world Linux experience with you throughout this course.

By the end of this course you will fully understand the most important and fundamental concepts of Linux server administration. More importantly, you will be able to put those concepts to use in practical real-world situations. You'll be able to configure, maintain, and support a variety of Linux systems. You can even use the skills you learned to become a Linux System Engineer or Linux System Administrator.

In this series of videos I'll be sharing with you some of my favorite Linux command line tricks. These tips will make your life easier at the command line, speed up your work flow, and make you feel like a certified Linux command line Ninja! If you want to see the pages of Command Line Kung-Fu come to life, then you have to watch these videos!

See Learning objectives for what you will learn by taking Linux Bootcamp.

Your Instructor

Jason Cannon
Jason Cannon
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Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since then, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Jason has professional experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects, including Debian, Slackware, Arch Linux, CrunchBang, Raspberry Pi OS, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners," "Command Line Kung Fu," and "Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning."

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