This course is part of the Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

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This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as an information technology professional. In this course, you will be introduced to the Linux operating system. You will learn about the licensing model and several Linux distributions. We will go through some services delivered in the Linux operating system. We will conclude this course by looking at how to search and analyze text using command line tools in the operating system.

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Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

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Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Linux Operating System

Welcome to Linux Operating System, the first course of the Linux Fundamentals specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the first step to kick start your career in information technology. In the first week of the course, we will learn about the history of the Linux operating system, its unique licensing model and the major distributions that are available to use. By the end of this module, you will know how to choose a distribution, install it and login to the command line. So, let us get started!

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 27 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Specialization Overview2m

History of Linux6m

Linux Licensing Model2m

Linux Distributions6m

Linux Command Line3m

Week 1 Lab Solution Video5m

5 readings

Specialization Overview10m

History of Linux30m

Linux Licensing Model30m

Linux Distributions10m

Linux Command Line10m

5 practice exercises

History of Linux Practice15m

Linux Licensing Model Practice15m

Linux Distributions Practice15m

Linux Command Line Practice15m

Module Graded Quiz50m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Linux Services

In the second module of this course, we will discuss the services available in the Linux operating system. We will explore many services including web servers and database servers, among others. We will look at how you start and stop services from running in the Linux operating systems.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 17 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

View, Create, Copy, Move and Remove Files

In the third module of this course, we will learn how manage files and directories in the Linux operating system. We will discuss how to view, create, copy, move and remove files. We will look at creating links for files and directories. Lastly, we will look at comparing text files.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 25 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

5 videos

Handle Files and Directories3m

Files and Directory Links1m

Reading Files 3m

Find and Compare Files3m

Week 3 Lab Solution Video11m

4 readings

Handle Files and Directories10m

Files and Directory Links10m

Reading Files 10m

Find and Compare Files30m

5 practice exercises

Handle Files and Directories Practice15m

Files and Directory Links Practice15m

Reading Files Practice15m

Find and Compare Files Practice30m

Module 350m

Week

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Search and Analyze Text

In the fourth module of this course, we will touch on how we can combine commands together in Linux to create automatons and build new tools.

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 33 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX FUNDAMENTALS

by AKJan 8, 2022

The course was fantastic I have learned something new. I would suggest to do other 3 courses as well to be good at linux administration and to earn LFCA certification.

by QAFeb 21, 2022

linux Fundamentel course was very helpful, Thankyou for such a great course

by QJMar 9, 2022

If you're new to Linux, the fundamental training here is good. I am now able to navigate command line with greater confidence and have some knowledge in how to edit and search file and folders.

by CSApr 29, 2022

good stuff. labs could be better. Spoiled by the Google certificate courses

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About the Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

This specialization is intended for beginners to learn how to become proficient in Linux programming. It will prepare you for a role as an information technology professional by introducing you to the Linux operating system. You will explore creating security through backups and redundancy, securing the perimeter of your network and systems, and managing a system with the Linux OS installed.

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