Master Linux fundamentals for developers, from command line essentials to system administration and package management.
Master Linux fundamentals for developers, from command line essentials to system administration and package management.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master Linux command line operations and system navigation
Understand Linux system architecture and kernel concepts
Learn file system management and user administration
Gain proficiency in system monitoring and package management
Develop skills in Linux development environment setup
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.3 Hours PreRecorded video
13 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces developers to Linux systems and command-line operations. Students learn about Linux history, kernel fundamentals, file system layout, system administration, and essential command-line tools. The curriculum covers graphical interfaces, system monitoring, user management, and package management, providing practical skills for working with Linux systems.
LINUX ORIENTATION
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
STARTING TO WORK IN LINUX
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
System Components
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Command Details
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
System Administration and User Management
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Instructor

9 Courses
Distinguished Linux Expert and Former Training Director at Linux Foundation
Jerry Cooperstein has established himself as a leading figure in Linux education and development since 1994, combining his extensive background in nuclear astrophysics with Linux expertise. His career spans multiple prestigious institutions, beginning with a postdoctoral fellowship at Nordita and including positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory, University of Washington, and Oregon State University. He joined the Linux Foundation in 2009 as Training Program Director, where he served until his retirement in June 2023, overseeing the development and delivery of all training content. His academic credentials include a Ph.D., Master's, and BS in Physics from Stony Brook University. Throughout his career, Cooperstein has made significant contributions to both scientific computing and Linux education, developing state-of-the-art simulation software for supercomputers and creating comprehensive training programs for Linux kernel and user space development. His expertise in Linux device drivers and interrupt handling has made him a respected authority in the field, and he has been instrumental in shaping the Linux Foundation's educational initiatives, including the popular "Introduction to Linux" course which has enrolled over 250,000 students worldwide.
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