Course Description
The Linux Command Line is a source of computing power and part of one of the most powerful and efficient operating systems in computing. The basis of this operating system is responsible for landmark changes in how business is conducted over the Internet.
This course will teach you essential features of the Linux Command Line, such as creating, editing, and removing directories, files, permissions, and users. Upon completion, you will understand why and how Command Line functions so you'll know how to harness the power of Linux for your computing needs.
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to Linux/the virtual machine/the shell
- Learn to operate the Linux file system
- Learn the commands on Command Line
- Learn how commands are structured
- Learn how to work with directories and user management
- Learn standard input, output and errors
- Understand pipes and multiple commands with redirection, as well as command and file permissions
- Learn to make files executable
- Learn about the types of processes and signals
Skills You Will Learn
- Command And Data Handling
- Linux Administration
- Linux Commands
- Linux Programs
- Linux Scripting
- Unix Commands
What You'll Learn
- Operate the Linux file system, including the file tree, working directory, and pathnames
- Create, edit, copy, move, and remove directories and files using Command Line commands
- Manage user accounts and apply command and file permissions, including making files executable
- Use standard input, output, and errors with pipes and redirection for multiple commands
- View and edit text using cat, head, tail, more, less, grep, Vi, and Nano
- Understand the types of processes and signals in Linux
Key Takeaways
- The Linux Command Line is part of a powerful and efficient operating system and a source of computing power.
- Commands have a defined structure, and the course covers how commands are structured and how to find help for them.
- Working with directories and user management are core tasks taught in this course.
- Pipes and redirection let you combine multiple commands and manage standard input, output, and errors.
- Completing the course gives you an understanding of why and how Command Line functions so you can harness the power of Linux.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the Linux Command Line course?
You will learn essential features of the Linux Command Line, including creating, editing, and removing directories, files, permissions, and users, as well as how and why Command Line functions so you can harness the power of Linux.
Does the course cover how to set up an environment to follow along?
Yes. It includes lessons on the virtual machine, adding the Linux ISO, following along on a Mac or in Linux, and using Linux through a cloud or Internet provider.
Which text viewing and editing tools does the course teach?
The course covers viewing text with cat, head, tail, more, and less, using the grep command, and editing text with Vi and Nano.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills in Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Programs, Linux Scripting, Unix Commands, and Command and Data Handling.
Does the course explain processes and permissions?
Yes. It covers command and file permissions, making files executable, and the types of processes and signals.
