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The Complete Linux Guide - From Beginner to Advanced (2026)
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Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : All Levels
Category : IT Operations
Subcategory : Operating Systems & Servers
Duration : 21h 10m
Lectures : 174
Rating : 4.2/5 (3,465 reviews)
Students : 36,952
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A Complete Linux Course for Everyone! Master Linux with hands-
on projects, challenges, and kickstart your Tech Career
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
* You will learn all about Linux from scratch and by the end
of
this course, you'll be a skilled Linux administrator ready
to
take on top Linux job opportunities
* You will learn every aspect of Linux administration,
equipping
you with the knowledge to excel in the corporate world and
tackle advanced tasks with confidence
* You will learn all the Linux expertise to become fully
proficient and Secure in every aspect of Linux
* You will acquire the knowledge to skillfully navigate and
manage the Linux command line with ease
* You will gain advanced skills in Linux system
administration,
preparing you to handle any challenge effortlessly
* You will learn essential techniques and insights about shell
scripting, enabling you to automate tasks and enhance system
functionality
* You will be able to troubleshoot day-to-day Linux related
issues
* Become an Independent User of the Linux Operating System
* Feel comfortable using the command line interface
* CentOS/Redhat versions 7, 8 and 9 and Rocky 8 and 9
REQUIREMENTS
* This course covers all about Linux from square one, so no
prior knowledge is required
* A desire to pursue your objectives and goals
* A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with an Internet
connection
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
* Anyone who would like to learn Linux and seek a job in
Linux.
* Anyone interested in starting a career in Linux
* Anyone who wants to learn how to use the Linux command line
and master the skill
* Anyone who wants to become a Linux system administrator
DESCRIPTION
WELCOME ! Are you ready to unlock the power of Linux and take
your IT career to the next level? Our The Complete Linux Guide
-
From Beginner to Advanced (2025) is here to guide you every
step
of the way. This course will help you dive deep into the world
of Linux, from mastering Linux Administration and the Linux
Command Line to understanding every important detail you need.
Whether you're looking to become a Linux System Administrator,
DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architect, Backend Developer, Frontend
Developer, Data Scientist, or any other tech professional,
knowing Linux will give you a huge advantage in the job
market.
What is the Aim of This Course? We designed this course with
your success in mind. By the end of this comprehensive Linux
journey, you'll have all the skills you need to excel in an
array of IT roles that rely on Linux. We?ll start with the
basics and move into more advanced topics, ensuring you feel
confident and well-prepared for the workplace. No matter what
Linux-centric career path you choose, this course will equip
you
with the knowledge and hands-on experience to stand out. When
you complete the course, you?ll be ready to jump right into
your
new role without needing any additional training. Why Choose
Linux? Linux is not just another operating system?it's a
reliable, secure, and incredibly powerful tool used by
businesses worldwide. Here are just a few reasons why learning
Linux can be a game-changer for your career: Amazing Career
Opportunities: Many high-paying IT roles, from system
administration to cloud architecture, require Linux skills.
Industry Standard: A significant portion of the internet?s
backbone, including critical routers and servers, runs on
Linux.
Widespread Server Use: Almost every server around the world
operates on Linux, making Linux knowledge essential.
Professional Growth: Learning Linux can open doors to new
positions and help you advance quickly in your career. Open-
Source and Free: Linux is completely free and open-source,
which
means you can download it and start learning right away
without
any cost. Get Started Today If you?re excited to explore the
limitless potential of Linux and apply it to various tech
roles,
this course is perfect for you. We'll break everything down
into
simple, easy-to-understand steps so you can learn at your own
pace. By the end of the course, you?ll have a deep
understanding
of Linux and be fully prepared to use it to propel your career
forward. Join us now and discover how mastering Linux can
transform your IT journey. With our support and your
dedication,
you?ll soon become a confident Linux professional ready to
tackle any challenge in the tech world!
COURSE CONTENT
Chapter 1: Section 1: Introduction to Linux
1. What is Linux ?
2. Why Linux ?
3. Technical Terms Glossary
Chapter 2: Section 2: Setting Up Your Linux Environment
4. Install VirtualBox on Windows
5. Create our first virtual machine
6. Add New Virtual Hard Disk
7. Why Rocky Linux ? and it's relation to centOS and RedHat
8. Install Rocky 9.0 (Redhat & CentOS compatible)
9. Port Forwarding - NAT - Network issue solution
Chapter 3: Section 3: Essential Linux Commands and Tools
10. Accessing the Command Line
11. Linux File System Hierarchy
12. Create Files & Directories
13. Find Your Way In Linux
14. Copy, Move, Rename & Delete Files
15. Copy, Move, Rename & Delete Directories
16. Cat Command
17. Grep Command 1
18. Grep Command 2
19. Get Help with Manual Pages
20. Get Help with Pinfo
21. Read Linux Documentation
22. Use Input & Output redirection
23. Create & Edit Text Files
24. Create Hard & Soft Links
25. Finding Files
26. Archive, Compress, Unpack & Uncompress Files
Chapter 4: Section 4: Remote Access and File Synchronization
27. Access Remote Systems Using SSH
28. Configure Key-Based Authentication for SSH
29. Disallow User Root from Logging In Using SSH
30. Copying Files Securely Between Systems
31. Synchronize Files & Folders Securely Between Systems
32. Configure Key-Based Authentication
33. Configure Key-Based Authentication 2
Chapter 5: Section 5: User and Permission Management
34. Create Local Users & Local Groups
35. Gain Super Powers
36. Modify Users, Groups & Password Aging
37. Configure A System To Use An Existing Authentication
Service
38. Notation Permissions
39. Symbolic Permissions
40. Special Permissions
41. Create and manage Access Control Lists ACLs
Chapter 6: Section 6: Process and System Management
42. Monitor Running Processes with ps Command
43. Run Processes in the Background
44. Terminate Running Processes with Kill & Pkill
45. Monitoring Running System with top
46. Adjust Process Priority With Renice
47. Use procsys and sysctl to Modify or Set Kernel runtime
parameters
48. Produce and deliver reports on system
utilization(processor,memory,disk,network)
Chapter 7: Section 7: Systemd and Boot Procedures
49. Listing Unit Files with systemctl
50. Start, Stop & Check The status of a Linux Service
51. The Truth About System Log
52. The rsyslog
53. The SystemD Journal
54. SystemD Journal Preservation
55. Boot, Reboot And Shut Down A System Normally
56. Boot Systems Into Different Targets Manually
57. Interrupt The Boot Process To Gain Access To A System
Chapter 8: Section 8: Filesystems and Storage Management
58. Examining the File System
59. Mounting & Unmounting File System
60. Create, Mount, Unmount And Use Vfat, ext4 And xfs File
Systems
61. Logical Volume Management (LVM)
62. Extend Existing Logical Volume
63. Create SWAP file and SWAP partition
64. Creating and Mounting a VDO
65. Configure a system as an iSCSI target
66. Configure a system as an iSCSI initiator
Chapter 9: Section 9: Network File Systems and Sharing
67. Mount and Unmount CIFS and NFS Network File Systems
68. Provide network shares to specific clients
69. Provide network shares suitable for group collaboration
70. Use Kerberos to Control Access to NFS network shares
(configure Kerberos)
71. Use Kerberos to Control Access to NFS network shares (
Configure Nfs Server )
72. Provide Network Shares to Specific Clients-client
installation and configuration
73. Provide Network Shares Suitable for Group Collaboration
Chapter 10: Section 10: Networking Fundamentals
74. Validate Your Network Configuration
75. Configure Linux Network
76. Edit Network Configuration Files
77. Configuring Hostnames & Names Resolution: 78. Configure IPv6 Addresses and Perform Basic IPv6
Troubleshooting
79. Configure Aggregated Network Links Between 2 RHEL
Systems or Interfaces
Chapter 11: Section 11: Advanced Networking and Firewalls
80. Configure Firewall Settings Using Firewall-config &
Firewall-cmd
81. Firewalld - The rich rules
82. Configure Network Address Translation(NAT) - Masquerade
83. Configure Network Address Translation (NAT) - Port
forwarding
Chapter 12: Section 12: Security and SELinux Essentials
84. Introduction To SElinux
85. List And Identify SElinux File And Process Context
86. Restore Default File Contexts
87. Use Boolean Settings To Modify System SElinux
88. Diagnose And Address Routine SElinux Policy Violation
89. Configure SELinux to support the service
90. Use SELinux port labelling to allow services to use non-
standard ports
Chapter 13: Section 13: Software Management
91. Install & Update Software with yum
92. Configure yum repository
93. Manage RPM Packages
Chapter 14: Section 14: Scheduling and Automation
94. Schedule Tasks Using at and cron
Chapter 15: Section 15: Time Management and Synchronization
95. Maintain Accurate Time with ntp
96. Synchronize time using other NTP peers
Chapter 16: Section 16: Web Services with Apache
97. Install the packages needed to provide the service
98. Configure the service to start when the system is booted
99. Install and Configure Apache
100. Configure Apache access restrictions on directories
101. Configure Group Managed Content
102. Deploy a basic CGI application
103. Configure an Apache Virtual Host
104. Configure TLS security
105. The Apache Configuration File
Chapter 17: Section 17: DNS and Email Services
106. Configure a Caching-Only Name Server
107. Configure a system to forward all emails to a central
mail server
Chapter 18: Section 18: Database Management with MariaDB
108. Install and Configure MariaDB
109. Create a simple database schema
110. Backup database
111. Perform simple SQL queries against a database
112. Restore a MariaDB database
Chapter 19: Section 19: System Performance Tuning
113. Introduction to System Performance Tuning
114. Understanding and Installing the 'tuned' Service
115. Enabling and Checking the Status of the 'tuned' Service
116. Monitoring CPU Resource Usage
117. Adjusting Process Priorities with 'renice'
Chapter 20: Section 20: Virtualization and Containers
118. Install Your Virtualization Environment
119. Access Virtual Machine Console
120. Introduction to Containers
121. Managing Containers on Red Hat
Chapter 21: Section 21: Shell Scripting
122. Creating Your First Shell Script
123. Making a Shell Script Executable
124. Understanding Shebang (#!)
125. Using Variables
126. Command Line Arguments
127. Read User Input
128. If statements and conditions
129. Case statements
130. Using 'echo' and 'printf' for output
131. Using 'read' for input
132. Using 'grep', 'awk', and 'sed' for text processing
133. Functions: Definition and Usage
134. Local and Global Variables in Functions
135. Arrays: Definition and Usage
136. File and Directory Handling Commands
137. Understanding /dev, /proc, and /sys Filesystems
138. Working with File Permissions
139. Script Debugging Techniques
140. Error Handling
141. Signals and Traps
142. The Cronjob & The at Command (Basics)
143. The Cronjob & The at Command (Advanced)
144. Automating System Tasks
145. Writing a Backup Script
146. Writing a System Monitoring Script
147. Writing a User Management Script
148. Shell Scripting Best Practices
149. Shell Scripting Security Considerations
Chapter 22: Section 22: Project 1 - System Health and
Performance Monitoring on Linux
150. Presentation
151. Tasks Overview
152. Monitoring System Health with Htop
153. Exploring I/O Metrics and Disk Simulation in Htop
154. System Performance Analysis with Vmstat
155. Understanding Storage Performance with iostat
156. Comprehensive System Reporting with Sar
157. Creating a Disk Usage Alert Script for Linux Servers
158. Automating Monthly System Reports with Sar Scripting
159. Assignment
160. Conclusion
Chapter 23: Section 23: Project 2 - Network Configuration and
Security in Linux
161. Presentation
162. Tasks Intro
163. Regular Audit of SSH Access Logs
164. Secure SSH Based on Our Findings
165. Develop Bash Script to Monitor SSH Failed Logs
166. Install Pritunl On Ubuntu 22.04
167. Pritunl Initial Setup
168. Create a VPN User Profile
169. Test VPN
170. Conclusion
Chapter 24: CV and Cover Letter
171. How to Create a proper CV
172. Creating the Right Cover Letter
Chapter 25: Linux Articles
173. Best Practices for Linux Administrators
174. Top 5 Mistakes Linux Administrators Should Avoid
DATES
Published : 2014-01-04
Last Updated : 2026-01-21
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