Course Description

Linux for Absolute Beginners





In this free online course, learn about the commands and processes involved in Linux for Absolute Beginners. Linux for Absolute Beginners is a free online Linux certification that will help you gain experience in the command line and Linux administration. You will be taught how to use options to modify the way a command works and use the three types of help commands used in most Linux distributions. Some other key topics included are installing and configuring Linux, as well as the different system utility commands and more about Linux permissions.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

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Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Discuss system utility commands in Linux
• Summarize the different examples of system monitoring commands
• Explain the root password recovery process
• Outline the examples of standard text editors that are available on most Linux systems
• Recall the three types of permissions
• Compare the three ways of adding text to files
• List the different types of help commands used in most Linux distributions
• Recognize the examples of file display commands
Course Code3516
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