Linux & Network

Linux & Networks + Ansible & Bash Course

In this course you'll learn about the history of Linux and its contribution to the development of the computer industry, how to install Linux on a desktop, and what differences exist between various distributions. You'll be taught the basics of using Linux, including navigating the system and basic commands.

You'll get acquainted with the Linux file system, learn to work with file access permissions, and manage user privileges. Moreover, you'll be able to configure and manage physical devices in Linux.

You'll go through training on creating, stopping, recovering, and removing processes. You'll study various aspects of process management, including threads and signals. You'll be trained on popular text editors in Linux and utilities for working with text.

You'll learn to use systemd for system initialization, managing services and units. You'll also learn how to install, update, and remove software through a package manager, and you'll master the basic principles of working with the Linux kernel and its modules, and learn about compiling and installing the kernel and modules.

An important part of the course will be training on keeping a system operations log and tactics for detecting and resolving problems. You'll learn how to solve problems in Linux and learn to manage source code versions using the Git tool. Special attention will be paid to the server version of Ubuntu; you'll learn to deploy it and configure services.

Next, attention will be paid to networking in Linux; during the training you'll understand basic network protocols and utilities, learn to work with network interfaces and IP configuration. Work will be done on ensuring security in Linux, and you'll learn to make data backups.

You'll analyze the most common network problems and learn methods to resolve them. Finally, you'll study the command-line scripting language, techniques and good practices for using it, and begin learning the basics of working with Ansible

Step-by-step instructions

Progressing from simple to complex, following instructions step by step with a detailed description of the result

Automatic validation

After completing each task, you can check your solution right away without contacting an instructor

Ask a question anytime

Feedback from the course author at every step. A list of the most common questions with answers

Trained AI assistant

Available 24x7 to answer all your questions, conduct a technical interview, and provide a list of common questions on the topic

Hands-on tasks (18 lessons)

FAQ

What do I get after completing the course?

• An understanding of the Linux/Unix philosophy
• Confident skills with the most popular operating system
• The ability to install and configure the system to your needs
• An understanding of how networks and protocols work and the ability to configure networking in Linux
• A foundation for mastering the rest of the DevOps technologies
• Best practices and the most valuable takeaways from real hands-on work, no fluff
• An important line on your resume

Who is this course for?

For aspiring system administrators, DevOps engineers and developers who want to learn the fundamentals of working with Linux and networking technologies.

How does automatic validation of a task work?

A dedicated algorithm checks that commands are executed correctly, that configuration files are set up properly and that the result meets the task requirements

What baseline knowledge do I need to complete the tasks?

The course is designed for beginners. A basic understanding of how a computer works and a desire to learn new technologies is enough

How long is this course expected to take?

The estimated time to complete this course is 20-30 hours. There are no fixed schedules; you learn at your own pace and always continue from where you left off.

If I can't find an answer to my question, will you help?

We will! If something is unclear at any step, just ask. If some information is missing altogether, ask as well. We may add a new section.

Can I skip some tasks and jump straight to an arbitrary one?

Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that some tasks depend on one or more previous ones. In that case, you need to complete those first.

How is this different from similar courses on well-known educational platforms?

To begin with, this is not a classic course but a hands-on practicum. Theory is given in the context of tasks. Employers today don't particularly value graduates of well-known courses; what they need first and foremost is experience.