This course provides a practical introduction to Linux and commonly used Linux / UNIX shell commands. It teaches you the basics of Bash shell scripting to automate a variety of tasks. The course includes both video-based lectures as well as hands-on labs to practice and apply what you learn. You will have no-charge access to a virtual Linux server that you can access through your web browser, so you don't need to download and install anything to perform the labs.
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Computer and IT literacy.
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Describe the Linux architecture and common Linux distributions and update and install software on a Linux system.
Perform common informational, file, content, navigational, compression, and networking commands in Bash shell.
Develop shell scripts using Linux commands, environment variables, pipes, and filters.
Schedule cron jobs in Linux with crontab and explain the cron syntax.
Skills you will gain
- Shell Script
- Bash (Unix Shell)
- Linux
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to Linux
Introduction to Linux Commands
Introduction to Shell Scripting
Final Project and Final Exam
Reviews
- 5 stars75.54%
- 4 stars18.65%
- 3 stars3.29%
- 2 stars0.62%
- 1 star1.88%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO LINUX COMMANDS AND SHELL SCRIPTING
Great course, but I think it has room for improvement when it comes to the command options... not very well specified and you get tested on them.
Overall great intro course, I'm glad I took it!
great course with great contents. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot as a first time contact with Linux commands and Shell Scripting.
It was a great introduction, I would say the labs were so helpful and the final project helped me understand the topics I learned during the course.
Excellent course, very informative and educational. Very clear and understandable documentation. the lab. was very excellent and very clear to implement it.
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