A Welcome Introduction Chapter. Here we start to talk about what is Linux, who created and where are Linux right now.

This chapter will cover the following exam objectives: Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems Knowledge of Linux development and major distributions. Distributions Embedded Systems Choosing an Operating System Knowledge of major operating systems and Linux distributions Differences between Windows, OS X and Linux GUI versus command line Distribution life cycle management

Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems Major Open Source Applications ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Open Source Initiative (OSI) Open source licensing Open source philosophy Free Software Foundation (FSF)

This chapter will cover the following exam objectives: Command Line Basics Basics of using the Linux command line. Basic shell Command line syntax Variables Quoting

There are thousands of commands available with many options, making the command line a powerful tool. However, with this power comes complexity. Complexity, in turn, can create confusion. As a result, knowing how to find help while working in Linux is an essential skill for any user. Referring to help provides a quick reminder of how a command works, as well as being an information resource when learning new commands.

This chapter will cover the following exam objectives: Using Directories and Listing Files Navigation of home and system directories and listing files in various locations. Files, directories Hidden files and directories Home directories Absolute and relative paths

This chapter will cover the following exam objectives: Creating, Moving and Deleting Files Create, move and delete files and directories under the home directory. Files and directories Case sensitivity Simple globbing

This chapter will cover the following objectives: Archiving Files on the Command Line Archiving files in the user home directory. Files, directories Archives Compression

Un breve repaso del material estudiado durante los pasados capítulos del curso.

This chapter will cover the following exam objectives: Searching and Extracting Data from Files Search and extract data from files in the home directory. Key Knowledge Areas: Command line pipes I/O redirection Basic Regular Expressions using ., [ ], *, and ?

Turning Commands into a Script Turning repetitive commands into simple scripts. Basic shell scripting Awareness of common text editors (vi and nano)

Understanding Computer Hardware Familiarity with the components that go into building desktop and server computers. Hardware

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom. We defend the rights of all software users

Where Data is Stored Where various types of information are stored on a Linux system. Programs and configuration Processes Memory addresses System messaging Logging

This chapter will cover the following objectives: Creating Users and Groups Creating users and groups on a Linux system. User commands Group commands User IDs

Managing File Permissions and Ownership Understanding and manipulating file permissions and ownership settings. File and directory permissions File and directory ownership

This chapter will cover the following objectives: Special Directories and Files Special directories and files on a Linux system including special permissions. Using temporary files and directories Symbolic links

This is Lab 14: Network Configuration. By performing this lab, students will learn about the configuration of their computers on the network. In this lab, you will perform the following tasks: Examine network configuration information

This is Lab 15: System and User Security. By performing this lab, students will be able to monitor who has been attempting to log in to the system, and view user and group permissions.

Laboratorios de prueba y desafios