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Linux for Developers

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Linux for Developers

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

Instructor: Timothy Serewicz

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,392 reviews

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

94%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

What's included

11 videos12 readings3 assignments

11 videosTotal 35 minutes

Introduction to Linux for Developers (Course 2)2 minutes
Module 1 Overview1 minute
Kernel vs. Operating System and Tools5 minutes
History of Linux3 minutes
UNIX and Linux5 minutes
Linux Distributions5 minutes
Using Linux Distributions (Demo)2 minutes
Graphical Layers and Interfaces6 minutes
Using KDE Desktop (Demo)2 minutes
Getting Help2 minutes
Graphical Interfaces: GNOME and KDE1 minute

12 readingsTotal 170 minutes

Linux Standard Base5 minutes
Software Environment10 minutes
Preparing Your System10 minutes
sudo (Lab)20 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes
Using Multiple Workspaces (Lab)20 minutes
Using Multiple Tabs in a Terminal Window (Lab)20 minutes
man Pages15 minutes
info15 minutes
--help and help10 minutes
Multiple man Pages (Lab)20 minutes
Using info (Lab)20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Linux and the Operating System10 minutes
Graphical Environments and Interfaces10 minutes
Getting Help10 minutes

What's included

8 videos20 readings3 assignments

8 videosTotal 21 minutes

Module 2 Overview2 minutes
Introduction to Text Editors3 minutes
vi Editor1 minute
emacs Editor1 minute
The Development of Shells4 minutes
Introduction to Filesystems1 minute
Using fdisk (Demo)6 minutes
Partitioning Considerations3 minutes

20 readingsTotal 263 minutes

echo and cat5 minutes
vi Commands15 minutes
emacs Commands15 minutes
vi and emacs Tutorials (Lab)40 minutes
Shells10 minutes
Shell Initialization10 minutes
Aliases3 minutes
Environment Variables6 minutes
Customizing the Command Line Prompt7 minutes
Special Characters10 minutes
Redirection10 minutes
Pipes5 minutes
Command Substitution and Expressions5 minutes
Customizing the Prompt (Lab)30 minutes
Redirection and Pipes (Lab)30 minutes
Filesystem Layout10 minutes
Partitions15 minutes
Paths10 minutes
Hard and Soft (Symbolic) Links12 minutes
Adding to the Path (Lab)15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Text Editors15 minutes
Shells, Bash, and the Command Line10 minutes
Filesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths, and Links10 minutes

What's included

7 videos9 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 20 minutes

Module 3 Overview2 minutes
System Boot4 minutes
Using GRUB (Demo)2 minutes
System Initialization3 minutes
Using Swap and OOM (Demo)4 minutes
Threading Models3 minutes
Using Predictable Network Interface Device Names3 minutes

9 readingsTotal 190 minutes

/boot Directory10 minutes
Killing the Graphical User Interface (Lab)15 minutes
Memory20 minutes
Swap10 minutes
Invoking the OOM Killer (Lab)60 minutes
Networking and Network Interfaces15 minutes
Networking and Network Interfaces (Cont.)15 minutes
ip vs iconfig15 minutes
Static Configuration of a Network Interface (Lab)30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

System Initialization10 minutes
Memory10 minutes
Networking10 minutes

What's included

8 videos6 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 28 minutes

Module 4 Overview2 minutes
File Transfer Tools3 minutes
Graphical Monitoring Tools2 minutes
Using System Monitoring (Demo)2 minutes
Using Kernel Modules (Demo)5 minutes
Device Management6 minutes
Using udev (Demo)3 minutes
Using systemctl (Demo)5 minutes

6 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Basic Commands and Utilities10 minutes
Monitoring and Performance Utilities10 minutes
Installing and Running ksysguard (Lab)30 minutes
Loading/Unloading Kernel Modules15 minutes
Managing System Services15 minutes
Using stress (Lab)20 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

System Monitoring10 minutes
Kernel Modules and Device Management10 minutes

What's included

9 videos10 readings2 assignments

9 videosTotal 35 minutes

Module 5 Overview2 minutes
System Installation6 minutes
Using Graphical Package Management (Demo)5 minutes
Using Yast (Demo)3 minutes
Using rpm (Demo)4 minutes
Using dpkg (Demo)2 minutes
Using dnf (Demo)3 minutes
Basics of Users and Groups4 minutes
Creating, Modifying, and Removing User Accounts (Demo)4 minutes

10 readingsTotal 136 minutes

Software Management and Packaging10 minutes
Upgrading and Patching10 minutes
User Directories, Environments, etc.6 minutes
Logging Files10 minutes
Installing a New Repository on a Red Hat and CentOS (Lab)20 minutes
Adding and Removing Users and Groups15 minutes
Files, Users, and Permissions5 minutes
root (super) user, su and sudo10 minutes
Working with User Accounts (Lab)40 minutes
Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization Digital Badge10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

System Administration10 minutes
Users and Groups10 minutes

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Timothy Serewicz

The Linux Foundation

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Reviewed on Apr 5, 2020

very good information about linux files system and users.The author having very good experience on linux,he explain the concepts using good real time examples.

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It helps me a lot to improving my knowledge about linux and coursera is a great platform to build up a new skills for future jobs.

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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.

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