Course Description
This free course will teach you the fundamentals of Linux. You’ll learn about Linux distributions, the command line interface, managing user accounts, and more!
Once you learn all of this, you’ll have a chance to practice in a real Linux lab using our cutting-edge, in-browser IT labs. Almost all of the Server Academy courses include these IT labs, enabling you to connect to a server through your web browser. We focus on practical learning by performing tasks in our virtual lab environments.
This free course does not require a Full-Access membership. Anyone can enroll by creating a free account on Server Academy.
Click the sign-up button and start learning Linux. We look forward to seeing you inside the course!
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for the following students:
- Anyone considering a career in IT: Linux is one of the most common operating systems used in the IT field. Learning Linux is an essential skill to add to your resume.
- Those preparing for an interview: Many students take this course while preparing for interviews where Linux knowledge is required. If that’s you, you’re in the perfect spot.
- IT professionals: If you’re already working in the IT field and have Linux in your environment, this course will help you manage daily tasks more efficiently.
What skills will I learn?
- Understand the basics of Linux distributions and their differences
- Navigate the Linux Command Line Interface.
- Download and install Linux.
- Manage user accounts by creating, modifying, and deleting them.
- Edit text files using the Nano Editor.
- Manage processes within the Linux environment.
- Configure Linux networking settings.
- Complete a Linux Fundamentals Quiz to assess their understanding.
- Practice basic Linux commands in a hands-on lab environment.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction • 22min
0 / 3 lessons complete
Linux Fundamentals • 50min
0 / 6 lessons complete
Introduction to the Linux Command Line Interface
Free Preview Lesson
Video | 7 min
Managing User Accounts
Text | 12 min
Editing Text Files with the Nano Editor
Video | 7 min
Managing Processes
Video | 9 min
Configuring Linux Networking
Video | 10 min
Linux Fundamentals Quiz
Quiz | 5 min
Course Conclusion • 6min
0 / 2 lessons complete
What labs will I complete?
IT labs allow you to get hands-on experience so you can learn by doing. This is much more effective than simply watching videos and taking quizzes. Listed below are all the hands-on IT labs you will complete in this course.
You can learn more about our IT labs by clicking here.
About your instructor
Paul Hill
Expert IT Instructor
Paul is an IT Professional with over 14 years of experience currently working as a Network Administrator in contract support of various Federal Agencies in the United States.
He has been teaching online courses for the past 5 years and taught over 250k students in 195 countries.
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Included in this course
- 1.5 Hours of Content
- 6 Video Lessons
- 4 Articles
- 1 Quiz
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- 238 Articles and Quizzes
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