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.
Linux Fundamentals
Linux Fundamentals
This course is part of Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization
Instructor: LearnQuest Network
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DD
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023
Great course for the fundamentals, be sure to follow along in a lab or practice the commands in your own Linux environment.
EV
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2022
Really a 3.5. I feel the videos need to explain certain concepts more as I had to learn them outside of this course.
ZR
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022
It's wonderful course for beginners in Linux Administrating and IT managers. I like more cases and actual uses commands on Terminal. Thank u for your job and interesting explanation.
