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Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job 2023

The BEST Linux Administration course that prepares you for corporate jobs and for RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, CLNP certifications
Instructor:
Imran Afzal
163,281 students enrolled
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By the end of this course you will be a professional Linux administrator and be able to apply for Linux jobs
You will be able to take the EX-200 exam and become Redhat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA - EX200)
You will learn 200+ Linux system administration commands
CentOS and Redhat version 7, 8 and 9
You will gain advance Linux systems administration skills and have deep understanding of Linux fundamentals and concepts
You will be able to troubleshoot everyday Linux related issues
You will manage Linux servers in a corporate environment
You will write basic to advance level shell scripts
This course will prepare you for CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) and LPI Linux Essentials
Understand the concept of permissions and how to set them for files and directories

Testimonials from my students:

  • Hello Imran Afzal Sir,Thank you for your valuable course. I got a job offer after completion of this course. Thanks again

    Regards,– Kshitji Deshmukh

     

  • Hi Imran,Finally, after turning down 4 offers, I have joined UST Global as an Engineer A3.

    I’ve taken your course “Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job” due to which I was able to answer almost all the Linux-based interview questions.  Thank you once again for making this wonderful course.

    Regards, — MD Shah Alam

     

  • Hi Imran,Thank you so much for the wonderful course.  It was so clear and precise as a beginner I went through your course and cleared the Linux administrator interview now i got selected.  I am so happy and thanks once again.  I am also now preparing for the Redhat Certification.

    Thanks you once again, I was a complete beginner after going through your course I was able to understand all the topics now I am a Linux Admin

    Thanks — Adrian Joseph

     

  • Dear Mr. Imran Afzal,Thanks you I pass today CompTIA Linux+ Exam

    Best Regards — Ebadi Elia

     

  • Imran, I just wanted to report that I have found my first Linux job.  I am working as a Linux Systems Administrator with IBM and you played a big part in educating me in order to obtain this position.  Thanks for such a thorough course!  I am looking forward to enrolling in your bash scripting course soon.— Joel Stroback

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Linux is the number ONE operating system in the Corporate world.  Linux is a popular open-source operating system that’s easy to use and highly secure.

If you want to start your career in Linux and have little or no knowledge of Linux then I can help.  In this course you will  learn Linux installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, shell scripting, command line, OS tools and much more…  I have also included Resume and Interview workshops that will definitely help you get your  dream IT job.

In addition to the lectures there will be quizzes, homework and hand-out material just like a live classroom training

I have been teaching this exact course in a classroom environment in New York City.  Please note 70% of my students who took this course got the job in Linux within months.  Imagine those who take my course only to level  up their career, how productive this training can be for them

This course can help significantly for passing your RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, LPI and CompTIA Linux+ certification exams

 

Following is the list of topics I will cover in this course:

Module 1 – Understanding Linux Concepts

  • What is Linux?
  • Everyday use of Linux
  • Unix vs. Linux
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts

 

Module 2 – Download, Install and Configure

  • What is Oracle Virtual Box?
  • Downloading and Installing Oracle Virtual Box
  • Creating virtual machine
  • Linux Distributions
  • Different way to install Linux
  • Downloading and Installing Linux (CentOS)
  • Redhat Linux installation (Optional)
  • Linux Desktop (GUI)
  • Virtual Machine Management
  • Linux vs. Windows
  • Who Uses Linux?
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts 

Module 3 – System Access and File System

  • Accessing Linux system
  • Download and install Putty
  • Connect Linux VM via Putty
  • Important Things to Remember in Linux
  • Introduction to File System
  • File system structure description
  • File system navigation commands
  • File System Paths
  • Directory listing overview
  • Creating Files and Directories
  • Finding Files and Directories (find, locate)
  • Changing Password
  • Wildcard (*, $, ^)
  • Combining and Splitting Files (cat and cut)
  • Soft and Hard Links (ln)
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts

 

Module 4 – Linux Fundamentals

  • Commands Syntax
  • File Permissions (chmod)
  • File Ownership (chown, chgrp)
  • Getting Help (man, whatis etc.)
  • TAB completion and up arrow keys
  • Adding text to file
  • Pipes ( | )
  • File Maintenance Commands
  • File Display Commands
  • Filters / Text Processing Commands (cut, sort, grep, awk, uniq, wc)
  • Compare Files (diff, cmp)
  • Compress and Un-compress files/directories (tar, gzip, gunzip)
  • Combining and Splitting Files
  • Linux vs. Windows Commands
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts

 

Module 5 – System Administration

  • Linux File Editors (vi text editor)
  • sed Command
  • User account management
  • Switch users and Sudo access
  • Monitor users
  • Talking to users (users, wall, write)
  • Linux Directory Service – Account Authentication
  • Difference between Active Directory, LDAP, IDM, WinBIND, OpenLDAP etc.
  • System utility commands (date, uptime, hostname, which, cal, bc etc.)
  • Processes and schedules (systemctl, ps, top, kill, crontab and at)
  • Process Management
  • System Monitoring Commands (top, df, dmesg, iostat 1, netstat, free etc.)
  • OS Maintenance Commands (shutdown, reboot, halt, init etc.)
  • Changing System Hostname (hostnamectl)
  • Finding System Information (uname, cat /etc/redhat-release, cat /etc/*rel*, dmidecode)
  • System Architecture (arch)
  • Terminal control keys
  • Terminal Commands (clear, exit, script)
  • Recover root Password (single user mode)
  • SOS Report
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts 

Module 6 – Shell Scripting

  • Linux Kernel
  • What is a Shell?
  • Types of Shells
  • Shell scripting
  • Basic Shell scripts
  • If-then scripts
  • For loop scripts
  • do-while scripts
  • Case statement scripts
  • Aliases
  • Shell History
  • Command history

 

Module 7 – Networking, Servers and System Updates

 

  • Enabling internet in Linux VM
  • Network Components
  • Network files and commands (ping, ifconfig, netstat, tcpdump, networking config files)
  • NIC Information (ethtool)
  • NIC or Port Bonding
  • Downloading Files or Apps (wget)
  • curl and ping Commands
  • File Transfer Commands
  • System updates and repositories (rpm and yum)
  • System Upgrade/Patch Management
  • Create Local Repository from CD/DVD
  • Advance Package Management
  • SSH and Telnet
  • DNS
  • Hostname and IP Lookup (nslookup and dig)
  • NTP
  • chronyd (Newer version of NTP)
  • Sendmail
  • Apache Web Server (http)
  • Central Logger (rsyslogd)
  • Securing Linux Machine (OS Hardening)
  • OpenLDAP Installation
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts 

Module 8 – Disk Management and Run Levels

  • System run levels
  • Linux Boot Process
  • Message of the Day
  • Disk partition (df, fdisk, etc.)
  • Storage
  • Logical Volume Management (LVM)
  • LVM Configuration during Installation
  • Add Disk and Create Standard Partition
  • Add Disk and Create LVM Partition
  • LVM Configuration during Installation
  • Add Virtual Disk and Create New LVM Partition (pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate,)
  • Extend Disk using LVM
  • Adding Swap Space
  • RAID
  • Quiz, Homework and Handouts

 

Module 9 – All About Resume

 

  • Resume workshop
  • Cover Letter
  • Linux job description or duties
  • Exposure to Other Technologies
  • Homework and Handouts 

     

Module 10 – All About Interview

  • IT Components
  • IT Job Statistics
  • Linus Around Us
  • Linux Operating System Jobs
  • IT Management Jobs
  • Post Resume and What to Expect
  • Interview workshop
  • Redhat Certifications (RHCSA, RHCE etc.)
  • Join Linux Community
  • 200+ interview questions
  • Homework

 

Course Recap

 

  • Commands We Have Learned
  • Don’t Give up
  • Congratulations
  • Recap – Handouts 

Additional Resources

  • Many extra lectures

 

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Testimonial from other students:

  • Hi Imran, I have completed this course twice. It was more than just wonderful. It proved to be life changer for me, I had zero knowledge about Linux and now i am working as Linux SysAdmin as i have acquired my dream job.
    Thank you so much for the wonderful course.  I am looking forward to see some more exciting courses from you.Regards, — Hasan Raza

     

  • To all of you that are looking for a REALLY GOOD LINUX course, THIS IS IT, SERIOUSLY I promise you won’t find a course on LINUX here that is THIS GOOD. — T.J. Marstiller 
  • Hi Imran, I am so glad to inform you that i got two offers as a Linux engineer.  Through your course I gained lot of confidence and your interview tips really helped me a lot to crack the technical rounds.  I have recommended your courses to my friends as well.  Thank you so much for your efforts in sharing your knowledge to learners like us.  — Subhasree 
  • Hi Sir Imran,Greetings to you. I am writing this email to give good feedback regarding your course materials that I have watched from Udemy.  I have completed your Linux course and I would like to mention that it has been nothing but awesome.  Your course has allowed me to obtain a Linux certification and I would like to give a big thanks you for that.  Please continue what you’re doing and I wish you the very best.  — Yusuf Ishkandersha

     

  • Imran is a very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. As others have said, you can tell that he is not just trying to sell a course, but that he is invested in giving his students a strong career foundation with a positive and approachable attitude. He is also entertaining with his use of pop culture and practical work examples. It really feels like you’re in a classroom with him. I’m taking this course mainly as a hobbyist, but got a lot from it already. The homework assignments, quizzes, and handouts help reinforce the material.   — Raymond B.
  • I just love the teaching ad the learning experience I am getting  — Jacob Samba (Udemy Student)

 

  • Imran Afzal might be my favorite teacher I’ve EVER had. He is funny, and engaging. The course was easy to follow, and with no experience starting I am now extremely comfortable with Linux, and actually really like it. He does make you do your googles, but this is not a bad thing especially considering the nature of IT and documentation to solve your own problems. I highly recommend.  — Vanessa Diaz-Goumond (Udemy Student)

 

  • The course is run very well and I really like the handouts and the homework that is assigned. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.  — Thomas Rogers (Udemy Student)

 

  • Such an amazing instructor. Imran must have put in a lot of effort in structuring the course and taking the student step by step, he takes his time in explaining everything, from what Linux is, how to down load it, coding, etc. I have taken other courses from Imran. I am a student for life. Keep it up and please keep preparing more courses for please like us who can benefit from your way of teaching, knowledge and experience. Thank you.  — Ali Shiekh (Udemy Student)

 

  • In the first place I say a big thank you to the instructor for making such a great course. I was afraid to learn Linux. I now feel very comfortable with Linux. I have understood both the concept behind and the practical as well. I would recommend every one who is NEW to Linux and wants to grab it once and for all without wasting time to go ahead and ENROLL. You will not regret it. I would like the instructor to do same for WINDOWS SERVER ADMIN., I don’t seem to find any better and beginner oriented course out there that could be matched with this course. To me, it is the BEST Linux Course on Online. I just started some real world projects with Linux after this great course, I was new to Linux and in just a month I am on the command line always playing.  — Opoku Bright (Udemy Student)

 

  • I genuinely look forward to additional courses in the future. This has been so informative. You hear the name oracle all the time, but this was well put in layman’s terms  — Atoofa Hasan (Classroom Student)

 

  • Imran Afzal eats, breathes and sleeps Linux! He really knows his stuff. I feel like he has brought me from a novice level education to masters level in a short time period. Anyone who is looking to get a job in Linux should definitely take this course.  — TJ Walker (Udemy Student)
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Introduction
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Good News
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Syllabus Overview
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Download Syllabus
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Thank You

Module 1 - Understanding Linux Concepts

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Welcome to Module 1
2
Everyday Linux
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What is Linux?

What is Linux?

4
Unix vs. Linux

Unix vs. Linux

5
Linux Distributions

Linux Distributions

6
Linux Users

Who Uses Linux?

7
Linux vs. Windows
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Module 1 Quiz
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Module 1 Homework
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Module 1 Handouts

Module 2 - Download, Install and Configure

1
Welcome to Module 2
2
Lab Design
3
What is Virtual Box?

What is Virtual Box?

4
Downloading and Installing Oracle VirtualBox

Downloading and Installing Oracle VirtualBox:

VirtualBox is a free virtualization tool which allows you to run multiple virtual machines on one host.  In this lecture you will learn how to download, install and configure VirtualBox. 

  • Simply to go any search engine and type download Oracle virtualbox

  • The very first result should give you the link as "Go to Download" under virtualbox.org

  • Click on "Go to Download" link and on the next page click on the download that is appropriate for your host platform. e.g. if you are running Windows on your PC then pick "Windows Host"

  • Once clicked on the link it will give you the option to download

  • Start the download process and upon completion run the executable which will guide you through the entire installation process

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Download and Install VMWare Player (Optional)
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CentOS vs. CentOS Stream
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Different Ways to Install Linux

Different Ways to Install Linux

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Creating a Virtual Machine
  • If your Virtual Box only showing 32 bit =

http://www.fixedbyvonnie.com/2014/11/virtualbox-showing-32-bit-guest-versions-64-bit-host-os/

  • Help to release mouse capture in virtualBox. Press one key by itself: *The [CTRL] key on the right hand side of the keyboard
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Download and Install Linux (CentOS 7)
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Download and Install Linux (CentOS 8)
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Download and Install Linux (CentOS 9)
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Option 2 - Linux Installation on Cloud
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Message for Redhat Installation
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Redhat Linux Installation (Optional)

Redhat7 Linux Installation

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Ubuntu Linux Installation (Optional)

Ubuntu Linux Installation

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Take a snapshot of VM
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Virtual Machine Management

Virtual Machine Management

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Keyboard Keys Used in Linux

Keyboard Keys Used in Linux

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Module 2 Quiz
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Module 2 Homework

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Module 2 Handouts
  • Help to release mouse capture in virtualBox. Press one key by itself: *The [CTRL] key on the right hand side of the keyboard

Module 3 - System Access and File System

1
Welcome to Module 3
2
Important Things to Remember in Linux

Important Things to Remember in Linux:

  • Root account role

  • Case sensitive

  • File name standards

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Access to Linux System

Accessing Linux System:

  • Installing Putty or any other SSH Client

  • Comparison of other OS clients

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Download and Install Putty

Download and Install Putty

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Access Linux via Putty or SSH command line

Connect Linux VM via Putty

  • Power down the OS

  • Now on your Virtual Box go to settings->network->on adapter 1 choose host only adapter->click ok.

  • Now start your OS. Run ifconfig; now the NIC inet address is your IP.

  • Use this and run it on your putty. Login with your credentials.

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Command Prompts and Getting Prompts Back

Linux Command Prompts and Getting Prompts Back

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Introduction to Linux File System

Introduction to Linux File System:

  • What is File system?

  • Different type of file system

  • How to find file system type in Linux and Windows

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FileSystem Structure and Description

FileSystem Structure and Description

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File System Navigation Commands (cd , ls and pwd)

File System Navigation Commands (cd , ls and pwd)

  • cd

  • pwd

  • ls

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Linux File or Directory Properties
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Linux File Types

Linux File Types

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What is root?

In this lecture we will cover

  • What is root user

  • What is root / directory

  • What is /root home directory

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Changing Password

Changing user password in Linux

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Absolute and Relative Paths

Absolute and Relative Paths

  • Absolute path

  • Relative path

  • Navigation to filesystem using both paths

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Creating Files and Directories (touch, cp, vi, mkdir)

Creating Files and Directories (touch, cp, vi, mkdir)

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Copying directories
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Finding Files and Directories (find, locate)

Finding Files and Directories (find, locate)

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Difference Between Find and Locate Commands

Difference Between Find and Locate Commands

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WildCards (*, ?, ^, [])

Linux wildCards (*, ?, ^, [])

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Soft and Hard Links (ln)

Hard and Soft Links (ln) in Linux

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Module 3 Quiz
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Module 3 Homework
  • Create 10 files under your home directory (File names = jerry, kramer, george, lex, clark, lois, homer, bart, lisa, and marge)
  • Create 3 directories under your home directory (Dir name = seinfeld, superman and simpsons)
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Module 3 Handouts

Module 4 - Linux Fundamentals

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Welcome to Module 4
2
Linux Command Syntax

Linux Command Syntax


  • Command

  • Options

  • Argument


For example: ls -l filename

ls = command

-l = option

filename = argument


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Files and Directory Permissions (chmod)

Files and Directory Permissions (chmod):

- --- --- ---

- = First dash or bit identifies the file type

--- = 2nd 3 bits defines the permission for user (file or dir owner)

--- = 3rd 3 bits defines the permission for group

--- = 4th 3 bits defines the permission for everyone else

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File Permissions Using Numeric Mode

File Permissions Using Numeric Mode

chmod 777 file

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File Ownership Commands (chown, chgrp)

File Ownership Commands (chown, chgrp)

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Access Control List (ACL)

Linux Access Control List (ACL)

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Help Commands

Help Commands in Linux

  • man

  • whatis

  • command --help

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TAB Completion and Up Arrow Keys

TAB Completion and Up Arrow Keys in Linux

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Adding Text to Files

Adding Text to Files in Linux

  • echo 

  • redirects > and >>

  • vi

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Input and Output Redirects (>, >>, <, stdin, stdout and stderr)
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Standard Output to a File (tee command)

Standard Output to a File (tee command) in Linux

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Pipes ( | )

Linux Pipes ( | )

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File Maintenance Commands (cp, rm, mv, mkdir, rmdir)

File Maintenance Commands (cp, rm, mv, mkdir, rmdir)

  • cp

  • rm

  • mv

  • mkdir

  • rmdir or rm -f

  • chgrp

  • chown

Homework:

  • move jerry, george, kramer and puddy files into seinfeld directory

  • move homer, bart, marge, lisa files in simpsons directory

  • move clark, luther and lois files in superman directory

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File Display Commands (cat, less, more, head, tail)

File Display Commands (cat, less, more, head, tail)


  • cat

  • more

  • less

  • head

  • tail

  • vi


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Filters / Text Processing Commands

Filters / Text Processing Commands:

  • cut

  • awk

  • grep and egrep

  • sort

  • uniq

  • wc

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cut - Text Processors Commands

cut - Text Processors Commands in linux

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awk - Text Processors Commands

awk - Text Processors Command in linux

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grep/egrep - Text Processors Commands

grep/egrep - Text Processors Command in linux

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sort/uniq - Text Processors Commands

sort/uniq - Text Processors Commands in Linux

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wc - Text Processors Commands

wc - Text Processors Command in Linux

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Compare Files (diff and cmp)

Compare Files (diff and cmp)

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Compress and uncompress (tar, gzip, gunzip)

Compress and uncompress (tar, gzip, gunzip)

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Truncate File Size (truncate)

Truncate File Size (truncate)

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Combining and Splitting Files

Combining and Splitting Files in Linux

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Linux vs. Windows Commands

Linux vs. Windows Commands

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Module 4 Quiz
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Module 4 Homework
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Module 4 Handouts

Module 5 - System Administration

1
Welcome to Module 5
2
Linux File Editor (vi)

Linux File Editor (vi)

  • vi 

  • i = Insert mode

  • a = insert and move cursor

  • zz or :wq! = save file and quit vi editor

  • :q! = quit vi editor without saving

  • up, down, left and right keys = to navigate within vi editor 

  • o = to start inserting from a new line

  • Shift g = Takes you to the end of a file while in vi

  • / = searches for a pattern while in vi mode

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Difference between vi and vim Editors

Difference between vi and vim Editors in Linux

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"sed" Command

Linux "sed" Command

More sed commands can be found in:

https://linuxconfig.org/learning-linux-commands-sed

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User Account Management (useradd, groupadd, usermod, userdel, groupdel)

User Account Management (useradd, groupadd, usermod, userdel, groupdel)

  • useradd

  • userdel

  • groupadd

  • groupdel

  • usermod

User Files

  • /etc/passwd

  • /etc/shadow

  • /etc/group

Full command example:

  • useradd –g superheros –s /bin/bash –c “user description” –m –d /home/spiderman spiderman

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Enable Password Aging
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Switch Users and Sudo Access (su, sudo)

Switch Users and Sudo Access (su, sudo)

  • su or su -

  • sudo command

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Monitor Users (who, last, w, id)
  • who
  • last
  • w
  • id
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