Novice Level

2 Hands-on labs

Overview of Linux

By Kevin James

This course provides an overview of Linux, its uses, and ways to keep it safe and secure.

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4.5 hours

28 Lessons
2 Hands-On Labs
6 Course Quizzes

About the course

Are you interested in Linux and want to know if it’s something you, your team, or your business should be using? This course offers a practical introduction to Linux and its history, what it can do, and how to recognize where and when to use it. The course will cover the common ideas, concepts, and terminology of Linux.

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Chapter 1 1 Lesson Introduction 2:09

Introduction to the Course and Training Architect
2:09
Chapter 2 5 Lessons About Linux 1:02:16

What Is Linux?
8:51

Different Versions of Modern Linux
8:01

What Is Open Source?
7:30

Other Popular Operating Systems
7:54

What have we learned about Linux?
30:00 Quiz
Chapter 3 8 Lessons Types of Linux 1:04:07

About This Section
1:34

Server Linux
7:53

Desktop Linux
6:44

Mobile Linux
3:45

Hypervisor or Virtual
7:52

Different Architectures
4:58

Section Review
1:21

Types of Linux
30:00 Quiz
Chapter 4 5 Lessons Using Linux 1:05:20

What Is SSH and Why Use It?
7:52

Installing and Updating Software in Linux
8:22

Command Line or Graphical Interface (GUI)
4:06

Using Linux
15:00 Quiz

Overview of Linux - Centos and Ubuntu
30:00 Hands-On Lab
Chapter 5 4 Lessons Docker and Vagrant 1:10:34

Docker
6:34

Vagrant
4:00

Containers
15:00 Quiz

Overview of Linux - Install Docker and test it works
45:00 Hands-On Lab
Chapter 6 4 Lessons Ways to Get Hands-On with Linux 29:20

Windows Subsystem for Linux
5:43

Try Linux with a Bootable DVD or USB
3:54

Virtual Machine or Physical Computer
4:43

Ways to get Hands On with Linux
15:00 Quiz
Chapter 7 5 Lessons Linux Security 34:04

Finding Vulnerabilities
5:28

Security on Linux
2:38

Internal and External Security
7:12

Testing Your Systems
3:46

Linux Security
15:00 Quiz
Chapter 8 2 Lessons Conclusion 3:10

Course Summary
2:07

Conclusion and What’s Next
1:03

What are Hands-on Labs

What's the difference between theoretical knowledge and real skills? Practical real-world experience. That's where Hands-on Labs come in! Hands-on Labs are guided, interactive experiences that help you learn and practice real-world scenarios in real cloud environments. Hands-on Labs are seamlessly integrated in courses, so you can learn by doing.

Overview of Linux

About the course

Lab Highlights

Introduction to the Course and Training Architect

What Is Linux?

Different Versions of Modern Linux

What Is Open Source?

Other Popular Operating Systems

What have we learned about Linux?

About This Section

Server Linux

Desktop Linux

Mobile Linux

Hypervisor or Virtual

Different Architectures

Section Review

Types of Linux

What Is SSH and Why Use It?

Installing and Updating Software in Linux

Command Line or Graphical Interface (GUI)

Using Linux

Overview of Linux - Centos and Ubuntu

Docker

Vagrant

Containers

Overview of Linux - Install Docker and test it works

Windows Subsystem for Linux

Try Linux with a Bootable DVD or USB

Virtual Machine or Physical Computer

Ways to get Hands On with Linux

Finding Vulnerabilities

Security on Linux

Internal and External Security

Testing Your Systems

Linux Security

Course Summary

Conclusion and What’s Next

What are Hands-on Labs

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