Fundamentals of Linux

Catalog description

Fundamentals of Linux is an introductory and hands-on course for new users of the popular Linux operating system. Students will learn basic Linux systems administration skills using both command-line and graphical tools. Topics will include Linux installation and initialization, file system navigation and management, changing file permissions, the vi and emacs text editors, Bash, KDE, and GNOME shell features, process management, shell scripts, security, backup and recovery, printing, and basic networking, including clients and network services. This course prepares students for the Comptia Linux+ certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.