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Pluralsight

Getting Started with Linux

via Pluralsight

Overview

Intro to the world of open source computing, with both physical and virtual environments.

Take your first confident steps into the world of Linux administration. In this course, Getting Started with Linux, you will learn the basics of installing and managing Linux systems. First, you will introduce yourself to finding and working with Linux distributions, desktops, and open source software. Next, you will learn to control and optimize the Linux runtime environment. Finally, you will use both physical and virtual Linux instances to install and manage server applications like the Apache HTTP web server and the Nextcloud file sharing suite. When you’ve finished this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to plan, deploy, and administrate your own simple desktop and server Linux machines.

Topics:
  • Course Overview
  • Linux and the Open Source Community
  • Installing Linux
  • Configuring the Linux Environment
  • Configuring the Linux Desktop Experience
  • Working with the Linux Server

Taught by

David Clinton

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4.3 rating at Pluralsight based on 268 ratings

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