This course is part of the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

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Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git SpecializationThe Linux Foundation

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In course 1 we talked about open source software and the motivation and methods of using it. In course 2, we will introduce you to Linux systems, and help you feel comfortable working at the command line:
What Linux is
Linux history
How to separate the kernel from the entire operating system
Making contributions to the kernel
Graphical system, and how it works
Working at the command line
Filesystem layout, partitions
Monitoring utilities

You will learn what it’s like to work on Linux system, and get a good understanding of the essential skills you need when you work on a daily basis with Linux systems.

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Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

Beginner Level

Experience as a developer on any operating system

Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful

Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

Beginner Level

Experience as a developer on any operating system

Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Jerry Cooperstein

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The Linux Foundation

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

LINUX ORIENTATION

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 35 min), 11 readings, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Introduction to Linux for Developers (Course 2)1mModule 1 Overview1mKernel vs. Operating System and Tools4mHistory of Linux3mUNIX and Linux4mLinux Distributions4mUsing Linux Distributions (Demo)2mGraphical Layers and Interfaces6mUsing KDE Desktop (Demo)2mGetting Help2mGraphical Interfaces: GNOME and KDE1m

11 readings

Linux Standard Base5mSoftware Environment10mPreparing Your System10msudo (Lab)20mUsing Multiple Workspaces (Lab)20mUsing Multiple Tabs in a Terminal Window (Lab)20mman Pages15minfo15m--help and help10mMultiple man Pages (Lab)20mUsing info (Lab)20m

3 practice exercises

Linux and the Operating System10mGraphical Environments and Interfaces10mGetting Help10m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

STARTING TO WORK IN LINUX

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 21 min), 20 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Module 2 Overview1mIntroduction to Text Editors2mvi Editor1memacs Editor1mThe Development of Shells3mIntroduction to Filesystems1mUsing fdisk (Demo)5mPartitioning Considerations2m

20 readings

echo and cat5mvi Commands15memacs Commands15mvi and emacs Tutorials (Lab)40mShells10mShell Initialization10mAliases3mEnvironment Variables6mCustomizing the Command Line Prompt7mSpecial Characters10mRedirection10mPipes5mCommand Substitution and Expressions5mCustomizing the Prompt (Lab)30mRedirection and Pipes (Lab)30mFilesystem Layout10mPartitions15mPaths10mHard and Soft (Symbolic) Links12mAdding to the Path (Lab)15m

3 practice exercises

Text Editors15mShells, Bash, and the Command Line10mFilesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths, and Links10m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

System Components

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 20 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Module 3 Overview1mSystem Boot3mUsing GRUB (Demo)2mSystem Initialization3mUsing Swap and OOM (Demo)4mThreading Models2mUsing Predictable Network Interface Device Names2m

9 readings

/boot Directory10mKilling the Graphical User Interface (Lab)15mMemory20mSwap10mInvoking the OOM Killer (Lab)1hNetworking and Network Interfaces15mNetworking and Network Interfaces (Cont.)15mip vs iconfig15mStatic Configuration of a Network Interface (Lab)30m

3 practice exercises

System Initialization10mMemory10mNetworking10m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Command Details

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 28 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Module 4 Overview2mFile Transfer Tools2mGraphical Monitoring Tools2mUsing System Monitoring (Demo)2mUsing Kernel Modules (Demo)4mDevice Management5mUsing udev (Demo)2mUsing systemctl (Demo)4m

6 readings

Basic Commands and Utilities10mMonitoring and Performance Utilities10mInstalling and Running ksysguard (Lab)30mLoading/Unloading Kernel Modules15mManaging System Services15mUsing stress (Lab)20m

2 practice exercises

System Monitoring10mKernel Modules and Device Management10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX FOR DEVELOPERS

by SSMar 23, 2021

This was the type of course I was searching for, it has allowed me to increase my capability tremendously by learning a lot of new stuff and bash things, the right way to do them. Its impressive.

by HSApr 26, 2020

Great course on some of the basic shell commands an functionalities in Linux. Really good over view on how Linux works. Lots of material to read and keep exploring.

by GKJan 21, 2022

It was conceptual course. I enjoyed how professor taught important stuff only. Those who want to learn deeply this course is not for them but for basic knowledge its very good.

by ADDec 26, 2021

It was very good course and the content was compressed to get the best. In this module instructor covers all linux distribution and commands used in different distribution to perform same functions.

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About the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the Specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use Git, the distributed version control system.

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