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Linux Essentials

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

Course Details

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

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Features

  • Offered through Cisco Networking Academy
  • Module List

    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

    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
    NDG Linux Essentials includes Coursebooks, Lab Exercises, and Assessments

    Instructor Information

    Linux Essentials is available through Cisco Networking Academy as an instructor-led or self-paced course.

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    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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    Requirements

  • Offered through Cisco Networking Academy