Introduction to Linux (TTLX2103)

Duration

3 Days

18 CPD hours

About this course

This is an introductory-level course, designed for anyone wanting to learn Linux. Attendees should be comfortable working with computers and the command line, but no other specific skills are required to attend.

Overview

This skills-focused course is about 50% lab to lecture ratio, combining expert instructor-led discussions with practical hands-on labs that emphasize current techniques, best practices and standards. Working in a hands-on lab environment, guided by our expert practitioner, attendees will explore
The Design of Linux
Basic Operations
File System Basics
Wildcards
File and Directory Permissions
Working with files
Executing Programs
Using find
Filters and other useful commands
The vi editor
Customizing the user environment
Networking/Communications
Backups and archiving

Description

This hands-on course provides you with an essentials-level foundation in core skills for using any version of Linux. This course focuses on essential skills that ordinary users might use daily when working with Linux.

The Design of Linux

A brief history of Linux
The Linux design philosophy
Linux architecture

Basic Operations

Logging in and out
The general form of a Linux command
Common commands
Using man pages
Essential commands

File System Basics

The Linux directory structure
Standard directories
Relative and absolute pathnames
Legal file names
Navigating the filesystem

Wildcards

Matching one character
Matching many characters
Shortcuts
Wildcard gotchas
Wildcards and ls

File and Directory Permissions

Viewing permissions
File permissions
Directory permissions
Setting defaults
Changing permissions
Keeping data secure

Working with files

Viewing contents
Identifying file contents
Copying and moving
Deleting
Using symbolic links

Executing Programs

Redirecting STDOUT
Redirecting STDERR
Redirecting STDIN
Creating pipelines
Processes attributes
Listing processes
Killing processes
Foreground & background processes

Using find

Syntax
Finding by name, type, or size
Combining tests
Finding by size, owner, or timestamps
Using xargs with find
Other find options

Filters and other useful commands

What is a filter
cat: a generic filter
head and tail
grep
sort
wc
other interesting filters

The vi editor

Why vi
Basic vi operations: navigating, adding, deleting
Advanced operations: buffer management, search and replace, configuration options

Customizing the user environment

About shells
Shell startup files
Shell variables
Search path
Aliases
Simple shell scripts

Networking/Communications

Reading and sending mail
Remote login
Remote file transfer
Other network utilities (ping, finger, etc)

Backups and archiving

Checking space used or available
Creating tar archives
Viewing and extracting files from archives
Compression utilities
Working with windows

Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Introduction to Linux (TTLX2103) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Linux (TTLX2103) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable. To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.

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Jennifer O'Connor

Vistra

Alan delivered the training in an easy to understand and pleasant manner which was broken down into manageable chunks with an appropriate number of breaks to give folk time away from their laptops and screens. It is never easy to do 2 days of training on a fairly in-depth subject involving Software even in a classroom environment and remaining focused and engaged so doing it remotely adds another level of complexity, but I have to say that personally this was one of the best Training Events that I have attended for some years. I have gained so much knowledge of MS Project and it will certainly make my job easier going forward.

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December 2023

This was my 2nd course with Nexus Human and I enjoy the format of the courses.
This was very well-run, the instructor was superb and i will get a lot of benefit from having access for the next 6 months, I look forward to the next course.

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Paul

ITC Group
Dublin

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Philip

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The instructor was excellent. Was willing to field any questions we had and deal with our specific queries.

Excel student

The class just finished and I just wanted to mention to you that it was absolutely amazing. The quality of the training had very high standards, the trainer explained amazingly well and we actually practiced (did) all the steps. It was not learning by watching a presentation but by actually doing. The training has been delivered from Atlanta (US) and I cannot wait to go tomorrow in the office and recommend it. The connection and the lab environment were running perfectly.
Once again thank you very much and looking forward for the next trainings scheduled. Enrolling via Nexus Human was the perfect choice.

Cristina, Nexus Human IT Course Attendee

Firstly I would like to say thanks, I found the course I sat yesterday extremely beneficial and the instructor was fantastic, she was enthusiastic and engaging and I would highly recommend the course to friends and colleagues. The post class services are also excellent!

Adobe Student

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Wonderful teacher
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