Linux Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, command line, and open-source concepts. Aligned with the LPI Linux Essentials certification.
About this course
NDG Linux Essentials introduces the Linux operating system, open-source concepts, and the Linux command line. You'll work through step-by-step labs in a live Linux virtual machine to practice file management, command-line navigation, and basic scripting.
Course Features
- Build foundational Linux command-line skills
- Practice on real Linux virtual machines while studying aligned content
- Prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials Certificate (010-160)
- Built-in quizzes and tests for immediate feedback
What you'll learn
Course outline
Getting Started
Help & Resources
Before You Get Started
Module 1 - Introduction to Linux
Chapter 01
This Chapter is an introduction to basic Linux concepts.
Module 2 - Operating Systems
Chapter 02
Chapter 02 Exam
Module 3 - Working in Linux
Chapter 03
Chapter 03 Exam
Module 4 - Open Source Software and Licensing
Chapter 04
Chapter 04 Exam
Module 5 - Command Line Skills
Chapter 05
Lab 05
Chapter 05 Exam
Module 6 - Getting Help
Chapter 06
Lab 06
Chapter 06 Exam
Module 7 - Navigating the Filesystem
Chapter 07
Lab 07
Chapter 07 Exam
Module 8 - Managing Files and Directories
Chapter 08
Lab 08
Chapter 08 Exam
Module 9 - Archiving and Compression
Chapter 09
Lab 09
Chapter 09 Exam
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam (Modules 2-9)
Module 10 - Working with Text
Chapter 10
Lab 10
Chapter 10 Exam
Module 11 - Basic Scripting
Chapter 11
Lab 11
Chapter 11 Exam
Module 12 - Understanding Computer Hardware
Chapter 12
Lab 12
Chapter 12 Exam
Module 13 - Where Data is Stored
Chapter 13
Lab 13
Chapter 13 Exam
Module 14 - Network Configuration
Chapter 14
Lab 14
Chapter 14 Exam
Module 15 - System and User Security
Chapter 15
Lab 15
Chapter 15 Exam
Module 16 - Creating Users and Groups
Chapter 16
Lab 16
Chapter 16 Exam
Module 17 - Ownership and Permissions
Chapter 17
Lab 17
Chapter 17 Exam
Module 18 - Special Directories and Files
Chapter 18
Lab 18
Chapter 18 Exam
Final Exam
Final Exam (Modules 10-18)
Final Comprehensive Exam (Modules 2-18)
End of Course Feedback
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Challenge Labs
Challenge Lab A: User Management
Challenge Lab B: Bash Scripting
Challenge Lab C: Log File Archiving
Challenge Lab D: Pipes, Redirection and REGEX
Introducción a Linux
Ayuda y Recursos
Capítulo 1
Examen 1
Capítulo 2
Examen 2
Capítulo 3
Examen 3
Capítulo 4
Práctica 4
Examen 4
Capítulo 5
Práctica 5
Examen 5
Cápitulo 6
Práctica 6
Examen 6
Cápitulo 7
Práctica 7
Examen 7
Cápitulo 8
Práctica 8
Examen 8
Examen parcial (Módulos 1-8)
Cápitulo 9
Práctica 9
Examen 9
Cápitulo 10
Práctica 10
Examen 11
Cápitulo 12
Práctica 12
Examen 12
Cápitulo 13
Práctica 13
Examen 13
Cápitulo 14
Práctica 14
Examen 14
Cápitulo 15
Práctica 15
Examen 15
Cápitulo 16
Práctica 16
Examen 16
Encuesta final del curso
Examen final (Módulos 9-16)
Examen final integral (Módulos 1-16)
Cupón de examen de certificado de LPI Linux Essentials
Examen 10
Cápitulo 11
Práctica 11
What's in this course
Course preview
Prerequisites
- No prior Linux experience required
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with any operating system
Best for
- Beginners exploring a career in Linux system administration
- Professionals who want foundational Linux command-line skills
- Learners preparing for the LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) certification
- Organizations onboarding staff to Linux-based environments
Certification
This course aligns to the LPI Linux Essentials Certificate (010-160), covering the following topics:
- Free and open-source software (FOSS), communities, and licenses
- Open-source applications in the workplace
- Hardware, processes, programs, and components of the Linux operating system
- Command-line navigation and file management
- Compressed backups and archives
- System security, users/groups, and file permissions
- Basic shell scripting
Resources & support
NDG Online provides technical support specifically related to the functionality of the lab environment only. Any questions or concerns regarding the learning material or lab content must be directed to your instructor. Self-paced learners who find they require additional support are encouraged to seek out a course at a local academic institution.
Instructor information
Linux Essentials is available through Cisco Networking Academy as an instructor-led or self-paced course.
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