This course offers a deep dive into the essentials of Linux, starting with the installation of popular distributions like Ubuntu and CentOS. You'll gain hands-on experience with fundamental Linux commands, file management techniques, and text processing tools. Explore the intricacies of the Bash Shell, and learn to harness its full potential for efficient command-line operations. By the end of this course, you will have developed a robust understanding of Linux, enabling you to navigate and manage Linux environments with confidence.
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1
This course is part of Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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9 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master the installation and configuration of Ubuntu and CentOS Linux distributions.
Develop proficiency in using essential Linux commands and file management tools.
Gain expertise in advanced text processing and the use of Regular Expressions.
Understand and utilize the Bash Shell for efficient command-line operations.
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July 2025
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This course is part of the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, you'll learn about the essentials of Linux. We'll start by performing an installation of two leading Linux distributions of the moment, Ubuntu and CentOS. After that, you will learn how to use essential tools, file management tools, and how to work with text files. With that, you should start getting a pretty good understanding of Linux. And we'll be ready to talk about working with the Bash shell in the last lesson in this module.
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