Linux Fundamentals

This course is part of Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as an information technology professional. In this course, you will be introduced to the Linux operating system. You will learn about the licensing model and several Linux distributions. We will go through some services delivered in the Linux operating system. We will conclude this course by looking at how to search and analyze text using command line tools in the operating system.

Welcome to Linux Operating System, the first course of the Linux Fundamentals specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the first step to kick start your career in information technology. In the first week of the course, we will learn about the history of the Linux operating system, its unique licensing model and the major distributions that are available to use. By the end of this module, you will know how to choose a distribution, install it and login to the command line. So, let us get started!

What's included

6 videos5 readings5 assignments1 ungraded lab

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

Specialization Overview2 minutes
History of Linux7 minutes
Linux Licensing Model2 minutes
Linux Distributions7 minutes
Linux Command Line4 minutes
Week 1 Lab Solution Video6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Specialization Overview10 minutes
History of Linux30 minutes
Linux Licensing Model30 minutes
Linux Distributions10 minutes
Linux Command Line10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Module Graded Quiz50 minutes
History of Linux Practice15 minutes
Linux Licensing Model Practice15 minutes
Linux Distributions Practice15 minutes
Linux Command Line Practice15 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 30 minutes

Week 1 Lab30 minutes

In the second module of this course, we will discuss the services available in the Linux operating system. We will explore many services including web servers and database servers, among others. We will look at how you start and stop services from running in the Linux operating systems.

What's included

5 videos4 readings5 assignments1 ungraded lab

5 videosTotal 17 minutes

Servers vs Desktops3 minutes
Web Servers4 minutes
Database Servers3 minutes
Managing Services3 minutes
Week 2 Lab Solution Video3 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Servers vs Desktops10 minutes
Web Servers10 minutes
Database Servers10 minutes
Managing Services10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Module 250 minutes
Servers vs Desktops Practice15 minutes
Web Servers Practice15 minutes
Database Servers Practice15 minutes
Managing Services Practice15 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 30 minutes

Week 230 minutes

In the third module of this course, we will learn how manage files and directories in the Linux operating system. We will discuss how to view, create, copy, move and remove files. We will look at creating links for files and directories. Lastly, we will look at comparing text files.