What you'll learn

We’ll begin with looking at the basics of using BASH, the terminal and commands.
We then move on to working with files and learning about Linux permissions.
Finally we learn about BASH scripting by writing scripts to automate common system tasks.
Whether you’re an experienced Windows engineer, a student using Linux or someone looking to gain valuable Linux skills for that new job or promotion, this course is for you.
During each section you’ll see on screen summaries to support your learning and by the end of this course you’ll be confident using the Linux command line and will have learnt to write BASH scripts for automating tasks.

Requirements

A computer with at least 4GB of RAM.
An understanding of the basics of the Linux operating system.
A willingness to follow along and learn new things.

Description

In this course we’ll go beyond the Linux desktop and talk directly to the system with text based commands and will automate those commands with scripts. For the hobbyists this is just fun to do, for the aspiring Linux system admin these are essential skills and for the experienced Linux engineer these are skills to be consolidated.

Who is the target audience?

Aspiring Linux system admins.
Microsoft Windows professsionals looking to learn Linux.
Experienced Linux engineers looking to consolidate their command line and BASH scripting skills.
Linux hobbyists.