Course Introduction

What do smartphones, your favorite movie's special effects, SpaceX's missions to outer space, and cloud infrastructure have in common? What if I told you that you interact with it every day and might not even realize it? 85% of your phones are running on it… 90% the cloud is operating on it… SpaceX's has used it to power missions beyond our atmosphere.

What is it, you ask? Linux.

This course is designed to take you from a beginner to an advanced user, capable of administering Linux servers efficiently. Below is an outline of the course and the status of each planned section. Check them out below:

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This course is still in progress and some sections haven't been fully released yet. I have noted each sections status in the section titles below so you can see what is planned.

Section 1: Introduction to Linux Server Operating Systems

We kick things off with an introduction to Linux, where you'll learn about its history, evolution, and the all-important Linux Kernel. We'll also explore some of the most popular Linux distributions to give you a sense of the landscape. This section will conclude with a quiz to test your understanding.

Section 2: Linux Server Installation and Configuration

In this section, we'll get hands-on with setting up a Linux server. You'll learn about virtualization, how to download and install Ubuntu Server LTS, and how to SSH from your host computer. We'll also cover essential server configurations, including updating and using the needrestart utility. A quiz at the end will help solidify your knowledge.

Section 3: Working with the Linux Command Line Interface

The command line is the heart of Linux, and this section will make you proficient in using it. You'll understand the Linux file system hierarchy, how to navigate it, and how to manage files and directories. We'll also introduce you to text editors li…