Linux for beginners

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Linux tutorial for beginners: Learn the basics & set up Ubuntu

Fancy a fresh start? With the Linux tutorial, you can take the step towards the free open source operating system. You will learn the basics of Linux and set up the Ubuntu distribution without having to remove your current system immediately. With trainer René Fürst, you can make the switch even as a beginner. In 4.5 hours you will learn what Linux is and how to use it. Illustrated point by point.

44 lessons in 4.5 hours video tutorial on Linux and the Ubuntu operating system
Your switch made easy: basics, background knowledge, installation and application
Including e-book instructions: Linux for beginners - The beginner's course
From IT pro René Fürst, who lets you run Linux on your computer and web server

Take a look at it, try it out or implement it directly - your Linux switch can be that uncomplicated! Get all your data up and running.

Details

content: 5 h Video training
Licence: private and commercial Rights of use
Bonus: including working material

Introduction

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Linux for beginners - 1.1 Course intro

A warm welcome to the course.

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Linux for beginners - 1.2 Agenda

Overview of the course content.

Linux: Background

Linux for beginners - 2.1 What is Linux?

What is Linux? And what is it used for?

Linux for beginners - 2.2 The development of Linux

How did Linux come about? Which company is behind it?

Linux for beginners - 2.3 Which Linux distribution is right for me?

Let's take a look at the most important distributions and their advantages.

Linux for beginners - 2.4 What does free and open source software mean?

Let's take a closer look at what is behind "open source".

Installation and preparation

Linux for beginners - 3.1 VirtualBox installation

In this lesson we will download and install VirtualBox.

Linux for beginners - 3.2 Installing Ubuntu with VirtualBox

We use VirtualBox, a virtual machine, to install our Linux. Learn how to install it and make Ubuntu run on it.

Linux for beginners - 3.3 Installing an SSH server on your Linux

To be able to access the Linux server from outside, we need SSH access. You can learn how this works here!

Linux for beginners - 3.4 Renting a Linux server

As an alternative to VirtualBox, we can also rent a Linux server for free! You will receive a $10 voucher from DigitalOcean as a new customer and get up to 2 months free access to a real Linux root server. However, you will need to enter your payment details and top up your account.

Linux basics

Linux for beginners - 4.1 Graphical user interface of Ubuntu

Overview of the graphical Ubuntu user interface, explained briefly and concisely.

Linux for beginners - 4.2 The directory structures of Linux

Learn what Linux looks like and what the directories are for.

Linux for beginners - 4.3 The Bash (Shell)

Almost everything can be done under Linux in the bash (shell) - also known as the terminal. Let's learn what we need it for.

Linux for beginners - 4.4 The tab-stop trick

Learn to use inputs in Bash with the tab-stop trick.

Working with Linux

Linux for beginners - 5.1 Sudo and the super user (root)

In this lesson, we will use the "sudo" and "su" commands to run the programs with the correct authorizations.

Linux for beginners - 5.2 Viewing the contents of a directory with ls

Get to know the listings in Linux. What functions does "ls" offer?

Linux for beginners - 5.3 Wildcards/placeholders under Linux

Learn what you need placeholders for. We go through the most important placeholders.

Linux for beginners - 5.4 Change directory with cd

In this lesson we will get to know the "cd" command.

Linux for beginners - 5.5 Where am I right now? The command pwd

In this lesson we will get to know the "pwd" command.

Linux for beginners - 5.6 Displaying the contents of files with cat, tail, head, more

In this lesson, we will learn about the commands "cat", "tail", "head" and "more".

Linux for beginners - 5.7 Displaying values with echo

In this lesson, we will get to know the "echo" command.

Linux for beginners - 5.8 Documentation on commands with man

In this lesson we will get to know the "man" command.

Linux for beginners - 5.9 The help option

In this lesson, we will learn about the "help" program option.

Linux for beginners - 5.10 Clearing the screen with clear and exiting the current session

In this lesson, we will learn about the "clear" and "exit" commands.

Working with files and folders

Linux for beginners - 6.1 Creating and deleting folders

Create and delete a new folder with "mkdir", "rmdir" and "rf".

Linux for beginners - 6.2 Creating and deleting files

Create and delete a new file with "touch", "rf".

Linux for beginners - 6.3 Copying, moving and renaming files and folders

Learn how to handle files and folders. We move files and folders and rename them.

Linux for beginners - 6.4 Editing files with the Nano-Editor

Learn how to edit files and create new ones.

Linux for beginners - 6.5 Execute file

Learn how to execute files.

Linux for beginners - 6.6 Archiving and compressing files with tar, zip

Learn how to archive, compress and unpack files and folders.

Linux for beginners - 6.7 Displaying file and folder sizes

In this lesson we will get to know the command "du".

Linux for beginners - 6.8 Searching for files and folders with find and locate

In this lesson, we will learn about the "find" and "locate" commands.

Linux for beginners - 6.9 Filtering and evaluating output

Working with Pipes, Grep, Sort and much more.

Linux for beginners - 6.10 Copying files securely over the network with SSH and FTP

Learn how to copy files securely between your PC and the Linux PC.

Property and access rights.

Linux for beginners - 7.1 Owner of files and folders

In this lesson we will get to know the "chown" command.

Linux for beginners - 7.2 Access rights to files and folders

In this lesson we will get to know the "chmod" command.

Linux for beginners - 7.3 Recognizing file types

Learn to recognize what a folder, a file or a link is.

User and group management

Linux for beginners - 8.1 The root user (administrator)

Learn what a root user is for and when you should use it.

Linux for beginners - 8.2 Creating and deleting a new user

Let's learn how to create a new user and then delete it again.

Linux for beginners - 8.3 Creating and deleting a new group

Let's learn how to create a new group and then delete it again.

Operating system management

Linux for beginners - 9.1 Cronjob: recurring tasks

Learn how to set up recurring tasks.

Linux for beginners - 9.2 Displaying and stopping instances and processes

Learn to display the system resources and close them if necessary. Because if a program uses too many hardware resources, the entire system can become unstable.

Linux for beginners - 9.3 Installing software with package manager APT

Learn how easy it is to install and uninstall new software.

Use Linux as a web server for WordPress

Linux for beginners - 10 Using your Linux as a web server for WordPress

Let's install a working WordPress on our Ubuntu 16.04 system together, including the latest PHP 7!

Details of the content

A Linux tutorial - you already know the basics and use Ubuntu
Convenient operation, productive work, data management according to your wishes - yes, an operating system can be exactly what you want it to be. With Linux, you move towards more freedom of choice, while at the same time relying on free availability and a continuously supportive programmer community.

You won't encounter too many hurdles in giving up the familiar and learning something new - and those that do need to be overcome will be a breeze to jump over with this training.

Beginners start here

The 4.5-hour Linux tutorial comprises a total of 44 lessons. As a Linux beginner , you will first get to know all the basics so that you can find your way around as quickly as possible: How did Linux come about, which so-called distributions (i.e. systems) are suitable for you and what is the term "open source" all about? - Background knowledge, clearly explained.

Installing and setting up Ubuntu

Then it's straight onto the installation. Important: You do not have to format your Windows or Mac computer. Instead, your trainer will show you a method that you can use to test out Linux first. The explanations in the training relate to Ubuntu, a possible Linux distribution, but can also be largely transferred to other distributions. Set up Ubuntu and get started - let us show you how!

Learn how to use Linux

In the main part of the tutorial, your trainer will explain all the important basic concepts. With this guide, you will learn to use Linux intuitively and quickly , master basic commands, know the structure and functionality - in short: you will be able to administer your files and folders as well as the rights and user administration on your computer. As a bonus, you will receive a lesson in which you will learn how to use Linux for your web server . The main content of the videos is also available as a PDF for you to read.

What you will learn in the Linux tutorial for beginners

Background knowledge so that you not only use Linux, but actually understand it. Instructions on how to install Linux correctly (without having to remove your current operating system first). And finally: application know-how so that you can quickly and easily switch to the intuitive operation of Linux. At the end of the step-by-step process, you will have Ubuntu, a Linux distribution on your computer that you can easily test out - and perhaps decide to go for Linux altogether in the end. Interesting for you: How to stay digitally secure with OpenVPN.