Linux: Desktops and Remote Access

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Free Online Course: Linux: Desktops and Remote Access provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 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 LinkedIn Learning. Linux: Desktops and Remote Access is taught by Grant McWilliams.

Overview
  • Learn about the essential commands for accessing and administering Linux from desktop environments, terminal emulators, shells, and remote command-line tools.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Discover the power of Linux desktops and remote access
    • What you should know
    • The state of Enterprise Linux
    • Reconfigure or migrate CentOS 8
    • Get help with commands
    1. Lab Setup
    • Setup description
    • Create a new VM
    • Installing from DVD
    2. Introduction to the Linux GUI
    • Linux graphical interface overview
    • Introduction to X.Org
    • Introduction to Wayland
    3. Using GNOME Desktop
    • What is GNOME?
    • Exploring the GNOME 3 desktop
    • Exploring GNOME 3 overview mode
    • Customizing GNOME 3 desktop
    • Installing GNOME 3 extensions
    4. Alternate Linux Desktops
    • Intro to alternate Linux desktops
    • Installing XFCE
    • Using XFCE
    • Installing MATE
    • Using MATE
    • Installing Cinnamon
    • Using Cinnamon
    • Installing KDE Plasma workspaces
    • Using KDE Plasma workspaces
    • Taking advantage of Plasma Activities
    5. GUI Remote Access
    • Setup for remote access
    • Remote Desktop with X
    • Remote Desktop with RDP
    • Remote Desktop using Team Viewer
    6. Command Line Remote Access
    • Accessing the Linux CLI from macOS or Linux
    • Accessing the Linux CLI from Windows
    • Accessing the Linux CLI from iOS
    • Accessing the Linux CLI from Android