Getting Started with Linux

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Free Online Course: Getting Started with Linux provided by Pluralsight is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Pluralsight. Getting Started with Linux is taught by David Clinton.

Overview
  • Intro to the world of open source computing, with both physical and virtual environments.

    Take your first confident steps into the world of Linux administration. In this course, Getting Started with Linux, you will learn the basics of installing and managing Linux systems. First, you will introduce yourself to finding and working with Linux distributions, desktops, and open source software. Next, you will learn to control and optimize the Linux runtime environment. Finally, you will use both physical and virtual Linux instances to install and manage server applications like the Apache HTTP web server and the Nextcloud file sharing suite. When you’ve finished this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to plan, deploy, and administrate your own simple desktop and server Linux machines.

    Topics:

    • Course Overview
    • Linux and the Open Source Community
    • Installing Linux
    • Configuring the Linux Environment
    • Configuring the Linux Desktop Experience
    • Working with the Linux Server