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Linux Guide Tutorial

Linux Guide Tutorial

A hands-on handbook for learning Linux from the ground up. This guide covers Linux fundamentals, command-line usage, file systems, permissions, package management, and basic system administration concepts. It helps learners become comfortable working in a Linux environment used across development, servers, and cloud platforms.

3 Modules

155 Lessons

English

2.5 Hrs

Reading Plan

MODULE 1

Linux Basic

44 mins

Wget Command

1 min

Linux Load Average

1 min

Unix / Linux

1 min

Features of the Linux Operating System

1 min

Understanding Environment Variables

1 min

Rsync Command

1 min

Bash if..else Statement

1 min

Bash For Loop

1 min

Gzip Command

1 min

Add User

1 min

Shrink/Extend File Size

1 min

1 min

1 min

1 min

1 min

list files/directories

1 min

Disk Free Command

1 min

Linux data duplicator

1 min

File Ownership - chown

1 min

Change Group Ownership

1 min

change security context

1 min

List Files/Directories

1 min

Understanding File Permissions

1 min

Create a new File

1 min

Linux Text Editors

1 min

Create a new Directory

1 min

Linux Tail Command

1 min

Rename a File/Directory

1 min

Chmod Command

1 min

Copy File/Update User Group

1 min

Removes Empty Directories

1 min

realpath absolute pathname

1 min

1 min

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1 min

1 min

1 min

Grep Command In Linux

1 min

Stat Command

1 min

Wget Command in Linux

1 min

Basic Linux Commands

1 min

fdisk Command

1 min

chown command

1 min

MODULE 2

Linux HowTo

82 mins

date Command

1 min

Recursive chmod permission

1 min

Static IP Configuration

1 min

Create Linux User

1 min

Bash Shebang

1 min

File System Hierarchy

1 min

Linux Tr command

1 min

Linux Task Managers

1 min

Sort Command In Linux

1 min

1 min

1 min

1 min

1 min

1 min

Export Command in Linux

1 min

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1 min

Linux Security Auditing

1 min

Linux ss command

1 min

Cockpit web interface

1 min

Create Files

1 min

Extract tar.gz File

1 min

Install programs Linux

1 min

Install MySQL in Ubuntu

1 min

Network Troubleshooting Commands

1 min

Iptable Firewall Rules

1 min

Linux vdir

1 min

Create Alias of Command in Linux

1 min

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Directory/file Size Linux

1 min

screen terminal multiplexer

1 min

Install Visual Studio Code on Debian 10

1 min

Install Kodi on Ubuntu

1 min

Copy a File/Directory

1 min

How to Check Disk Space Using Df Command

1 min

Move a File/Directory

1 min

Exclude using Grep Command

1 min

Remove File/Directory

1 min

Exclude Files And Directory Using Rsync

1 min

List All Users

1 min

Move Files In Linux Using The mv Command

1 min

Install PyCharm on Ubuntu 18.04

1 min

Install PostgreSQL on Debian 9

1 min

Setup A Nginx Reverse Proxy

1 min

Install and Configure GitLab on Ubuntu 18.04

1 min

Install Anaconda on CentOS 7

1 min

How To Set

1 min

Check (Scan) for Open Ports in Linux

1 min

nmap Command In Linux

1 min

Writing Comments In Bash Scripts

1 min

Install and Use PHP Composer on Ubuntu 18.04

1 min

Install Gradle on Ubuntu 18.04

1 min

Change the SSH Port in Linux

1 min

Find/Get Your IP Address In Linux

1 min

Show Line Numbers In Vim / Vi

1 min

Create A Linux File Using The Command Line

1 min

Use The rename Command On Linux

1 min

SFTP for File Transfer

1 min

Install Node.js And npm On CentOS 7

1 min

Netcat (nc) Command

1 min

Check Your CentOS Version

1 min

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Linux Guide Tutorial

This handbook introduces Linux in a practical, usage-first way. You’ll start with navigating the terminal and managing files, then move into permissions, processes, package installation, and basic networking. The focus stays on everyday commands and concepts you’ll actually use as a developer or system user.

Why This Handbook Matters

Linux powers servers, cloud platforms, development environments, and embedded systems worldwide. Learning Linux gives you control over your system, improves productivity, and builds a strong foundation for careers in software development, DevOps, and cloud computing.

Ideal Learners for This Handbook

This handbook is ideal for beginners new to Linux, developers who want to work comfortably in terminal-based environments, and students preparing for roles in system administration, DevOps, or backend development. It’s also useful for anyone transitioning from Windows or macOS to Linux.