Brief Introduction
Most servers on the Internet today run on Linux or other Unix-like systems. Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting often relies on the command line interface. This, accordingly, is foundational web knowledge, and in fact many of our intermediate and advanced courses rely on a familiarity with the command-line interface to run servers, work with version control systems and more.Course Summary
In this course, you'll learn the basics of the Linux command line, including navigating the file system, working with files and directories, and using common commands.Key Learning Points
- Understand the Linux file system and directory structure
- Learn to manipulate files and directories using command line tools
- Master common commands for working with text files and processes
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Navigate the Linux file system using command line tools
- Manipulate files and directories using common commands
- Understand and use basic shell scripting
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a Linux machine or virtual machine
- Basic knowledge of command line interface
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
Similar Courses
- Linux Administration Bootcamp: Go from Beginner to Advanced
- Introduction to Linux
- Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) Fundamentals
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Linus Torvalds
- Richard Stallman
- Mark Shuttleworth
Related Books
Description
An introduction to the Linux command line interface.Requirements
- To take this course, you should have beginner-level experience in a programming languages such as Python or JavaScript. While this course does not involve doing any programming, it does use concepts that are familiar to the beginning programmer such as "function", "expression", and "string". Note: This course is intended for beginners to the shell environment. If you have done shell scripting or other extensive use of the shell before, this course will probably be too introductory for you. You might want to check out our Configuring Linux Web Servers course. See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Knowledge
- Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals
Outline
- lesson 1 Get Into the Shell Learn about the terminal user interface. See how you can interact with a Linux server using shell commands. lesson 2 Shell Commands Different kinds of shell commands that work with the terminal in different ways Use the Linux manual (manpages) to expand your knowledge of shell commands. lesson 3 The Linux Filesystem Working with files and directories is a big part of using the shell. Learn basic commands for interacting with the filesystem.
Summary of User Reviews
Gain mastery over Linux command line basics with Udacity's comprehensive course. Learn essential commands and techniques to navigate and manage files, directories, and processes on Linux. Users have praised the course for its informative content and practical approach, rating it highly for its usefulness in the real world.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical and informative contentPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
- Well-structured course with interactive quizzes and exercises
- Practical approach with real-world examples
- Great for beginners and experienced users alike
- Excellent support from instructors and community
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace too slow or too fast
- Limited coverage of advanced topics
- Lack of hands-on projects or assignments
- Inconsistent video and audio quality
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
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