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Linux Fundamentals

4 Courses
5 Hours
Skill IQ

This skill path dives right into the first steps anyone needs to take to begin their Linux journey. The courses cover topics that get you up and running with the Linux OS. This includes discussing Linux installation and configuration scenarios before getting started with the Linux command line as well as Linux administration. By the end of this path, you’ll have formed a solid foundation with Linux that will serve as a stepping stone to more advanced Linux skills and roles.

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What You'll Learn
  • Installing and configuring Linux
  • Managing the desktop experience
  • Employing the command line
  • Managing processes
  • Managing user and group accounts and related system files
  • Securing Linux
Prerequisites
  • A general familiarity with operating systems may be helpful but is not necessary.
Related topics
  • LPI
  • Linux Professional Institute
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • RHEL
  • Linux Administration
  • Operating Systems and Stacks
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