Save BIG on New Skills

Copy coupon code
OSL20 Copied
Category
Courses

Linux Essentials for Developers: Ultimate Guide

Become a Linux expert by mastering the fundamentals, including networks, disk management, permissions, and shell scripts.

Top-Rated 4,421+ Learners

Created By Shobhit Nigam

banner video thumbnail image

  • Expert-Taught Videos

  • Guided Hands-On Exercises

  • Outcome Focus

  • Auto-Graded Assessments

  • Cloud Labs

  • Recall Quizzes

  • Real-Time Insights

Starts at

100% Money-Back Guarantee

This Course is Not Available in your region

This Course Includes:

  • 8 Hours of On-Demand Videos
  • 24 Guided Hands-On Exercises
  • 9 Auto-Graded Assessments
  • 1 Assignment
  • 17 Recall Quizzes
  • 9 Ebooks

Training for Teams of 5+?

Transform your workforce with access to KnowledgeHut's top-rated courses.

    Starts at

    100% Money-Back Guarantee

    This Course is Not Available in your region

    This Course Includes:

    • 8 Hours of On-Demand Videos
    • 24 Guided Hands-On Exercises
    • 9 Auto-Graded Assessments
    • 1 Assignment
    • 17 Recall Quizzes
    • 9 Ebooks

    Training for Teams of 5+?

    Transform your workforce with access to KnowledgeHut's top-rated courses.

    What You Will Learn

    • Get introduced to the Linux command line.
    • Gain an understanding of Linux networks and its workings.
    • Learn efficient Disk management in Linux.
    • Understand how networks are treated in a Linux System.
    • Learn to write Scripts for Linux.
    • Understand Permissions in Linux and how to utilize it.
    Show More

    The KnowledgeHut Edge

    Superior Outcomes

    Focus on skilled-based outcomes with advanced insights from our state-of-the art learning platform.

    Immersive Learning

    Go beyond just videos and learn hands-on with guided exercises, projects, assignments and more.

    World-Class Instructors

    Course instructors and designers from top businesses including Google, Amazon, Twitter and IBM.

    Hands-On with Cloud Labs

    A fully-provisioned developer environment where you can practice your code right in your browser.

    Real-World Learning

    Get an intimate, insider look at leading companies in the field through real-world case studies.

    Industry-Vetted Curriculum

    Curriculum primed for industry relevance and developed with guidance from industry advisory boards.

    Curriculum

    Video preview 1.

    Learning Objective:

    Get introduced to Linux and understand what Open-Source Software is.

    Topics Play Video
    • What is Linux?
    • Introduction to Open-source Software
    • The Unix and Linux-based Systems
    • Setting Up the Environment
    Video preview 2.

    Learning Objectives:

    Get introduced to the Linux Command Line and learn to write your first basic commands in Linux.

    Topics Play Video
    • Linux Architecture
    • Linux Command Line
    • Writing Commands at Shell Prompt
    • Structure of a Command
    • Basic Linux Commands
    • Getting Help
    3.

    Learning Objectives:

    Understand how the File Directory works in Linux and learn to navigate through it.

    Topics
    • File System Basics
    • Directory Navigation and Pathnames
    • Creating Files and Directories
    • Viewing Files
    • Copy, Move, and Rename Files
    • Deleting Files and Directories
    Video preview 4.

    Learning Objectives:

    Get familiar with the popular file editors used in Linux and learn to create and edit files.

    Topics Play Video
    • Introduction to Creating and Editing Files
    • Different Editors
    • vi (and vim) Editor
    • Nano Editor
    • Command Line Redirection
    5.

    Learning Objectives:

    Understand the concept of permissions in Linux and how to handle them to ensure the maximum security of files.

    Topics
    • Users and Groups
    • Creating Users and Groups
    • Changing User Su and Sudo
    • File Permissions
    • Editing Other Users Files
    • Changing Permissions and Ownership
    • Importance of Directory Permissions
    6.

    Learning Objectives:

    Learn to install update packages, search for files from the terminal, and much more.

    Topics
    • Installing and Updating Packages
    • Miscellaneous Linux Commands
    • Searching for Files from the Terminal
    • Using Pipes
    • Searching with Grep
    • Working with TAR and ZIP Archives
    • Links
    • Environment Variables
    7.

    Learning Objectives:

    Gain an in-depth understanding of Processes in Linux. Explore ps Commands, States of a Process and Signals, and more.

    Topics
    • Processes in Linux
    • Exploring ps Commands
    • States of a Process and Signals
    • Managing Processes
    • Background Process and Jobs
    8.

    Learning Objectives:

    Understand how networks work in Linux and learn some useful commands. Explore the different types of networks such as SSH and SCP.

    Topics
    • What is a Network
    • Useful Commands
    • Remote Connections
    • SSH
    • SCP
    9.

    Learning Objectives:

    Learn how to write and run Scripts in Linux. Understand variables and data, and get introduced to conditional statements like if statements and while statements.

    Topics
    • What is a Script?
    • Writing a Script
    • Running a Script
    • Variables and Data
    • Math in Shell Scripts
    • If Statement
    • Operators
    • While Statement

    Prerequisites

    • No prior knowledge of Linux is required; the course is suitable for beginners.
    • An eagerness to learn and explore the world of Linux and its fundamental concepts is all you need.

    What Learners Are Saying

    Open-source is the future, and Linux Essentials is a great way to start. This beginner-friendly gave me a solid foundation.

    M
    Mohammad El Shaban

    Full Stack Developer

    I found this to be extremely beginner friendly. It truely sets a good foundation that will help you to master Linux.

    L
    Leon McLean

    Associate

    I love the pacing of the Linux Essentials course and how it progressively introduces you to advanced content.

    S
    Shailja Thakur

    Developer

    I loved how this program covered concepts in Linux and how it works in practice for work scenarios.

    J
    Juan Ortega

    Project Lead

    This was my first foray into open-source. I am excited to work on open-source projects now and I find it very promising.

    P
    Patty O'Neil

    Programmer

    How Our Course Compares

    YouTube Videos Online Courses KnowledgeHut

    On-Demand Videos

    Immersive Learning Experience

    Hands-On with Cloud Labs

    Structured Curriculum

    Course Curated by Industry Experts

    Auto-Graded Assessments

    Lifetime Access to Courseware

    Course Author

    Shobhit Nigam
    Shobhit Nigam

    Program Director

    Shobhit Nigam is Program Director, Data Science at KnowledgeHut. He comes with 19+ years of experience in the field of Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Embedded Engineering, TOGAF, Linux, Agile, and Lean Six-Sigma.

    Course Author

    Shobhit Nigam is Program Director, Data Science at KnowledgeHut. He comes with 19+ years of experience in the field of Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Embedded Engineering, TOGAF, Linux, Agile, and Lean Six-Sigma.

    Shobhit Nigam
    Shobhit Nigam

    Program Director

    Students Also Bought

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, you will experience KnowledgeHut's immersive learning in an on-demand format. This will include e-learning material to help you:

    • LEARN with recall quizzes, interactive ebooks, and case studies
    • ASSESS your skills progression with diagnostic, module-level, and final assessments
    • PRACTICE with real-world simulations and Cloud Labs
    • GAIN INSIGHTS with real-time reports and analytics on how you're progressing, your learning challenges, and suggestions of sections to revisit to build competency in the required areas.

    Yes, our online course is designed to give you flexibility to skill up as per your convenience. The course is delivered in a Self-Paced mode so that you can balance your work and learning as per your schedule.

    Yes! Upon passing this online course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from KnowledgeHut. Thousands of KnowledgeHut alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their networks.

    More than the certificate, however, you will get to showcase your newly acquired skills by working on real-world projects and adding these to your portfolio. KnowledgeHut’s online courses is well-regarded by industry experts, who contribute to our curriculum and use our tech programs to train their own teams.

    You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy found at https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy. 

    Please make sure that your computer meets the following software and system requirements: 

    • Software Requirements: Internet browser
    • System Requirements: Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity.

    Yes, it does! In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the course, and you wish to withdraw within the first seven days, we’ll issue a 100% refund. Refer to our Online Self-Paced Courses Refund Policy for more details.

    Drop A Query
    Corporate