Linux Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, command line, and open-source concepts. Aligned with the LPI Linux Essentials certification.

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Free while offered. Pricing and availability can change at any time.

Also available through the Cisco Networking Academy.

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

NDG Linux Roadmap

What you'll learn

01 Navigate the Linux file system using command-line tools
02 Manage user accounts, groups, and file permissions
03 Execute common administrative tasks using shell commands and scripting
04 Identify the role of open-source software and Linux distributions in enterprise environments

Help & Resources

Before You Get Started

Chapter 01

This Chapter is an introduction to basic Linux concepts.

Chapter 02

Chapter 02 Exam

Chapter 03

Chapter 03 Exam

Chapter 04

Chapter 04 Exam

Chapter 05

Lab 05

Chapter 05 Exam

Chapter 06

Lab 06

Chapter 06 Exam

Chapter 07

Lab 07

Chapter 07 Exam

Chapter 08

Lab 08

Chapter 08 Exam

Chapter 09

Lab 09

Chapter 09 Exam

Midterm Exam (Modules 2-9)

Chapter 10

Lab 10

Chapter 10 Exam

Chapter 11

Lab 11

Chapter 11 Exam

Chapter 12

Lab 12

Chapter 12 Exam

Chapter 13

Lab 13

Chapter 13 Exam

Chapter 14

Lab 14

Chapter 14 Exam

Chapter 15

Lab 15

Chapter 15 Exam

Chapter 16

Lab 16

Chapter 16 Exam

Chapter 17

Lab 17

Chapter 17 Exam

Chapter 18

Lab 18

Chapter 18 Exam

Final Exam (Modules 10-18)

Final Comprehensive Exam (Modules 2-18)

End of Course Feedback

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Challenge Lab A: User Management

Challenge Lab B: Bash Scripting

Challenge Lab C: Log File Archiving

Challenge Lab D: Pipes, Redirection and REGEX

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

Coursebooks
Lab Exercises
Assessments

Course preview

Course
Modules
NDG Linux Essentials includes Coursebooks, Lab Exercises, and Assessments
Terminal
Content

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

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

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.

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