Linux: Overview and Installation

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Free Online Course: Linux: Overview and Installation provided by LinkedIn Learning 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 LinkedIn Learning. Linux: Overview and Installation is taught by Grant McWilliams.

Overview
  • Get a good overview of Linux, find out how to install Enterprise Linux 8 into a virtual machine, and then start learning how to use Linux as a desktop operating system.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Install the power of freedom with Linux
    • What you will need
    1. Linux Overview
    • What is Linux?
    • The origins of Linux and your future
    • Open-source software
    • Choosing a Linux distribution
    2. Before Installing Linux
    • What is virtualization?
    • Install VirtualBox on Windows
    • Install VirtualBox on Linux
    • Manage VirtualBox with the GUI
    3. Installing Linux
    • Creating a virtual machine
    • Optimizing your virtual machine
    • Before installing
    • Install Linux from DVD ISO
    • Install Linux from a network
    • Virtual machine snapshots
    4. Configuring Linux
    • Update system software
    • Install Guest Additions in Linux
    • Configure basic system settings
    • Customize GNOME 3 desktop
    • Installing GNOME 3 extensions
    5. Using Linux
    • Installing common software in CentOS 8
    • Install software from third-party repositories
    • Install non-RPM software
    • Explore GNOME 3 desktop
    • Customize GNOME 3 desktop
    Conclusion
    • Next steps