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Linux Fundamentals

Use and troubleshoot Linux files, permissions, processes, packages, storage, services, logs, networking, and routine administration workflows.

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30 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Infrastructure · Linux Fundamentals
Infrastructure · Linux System Foundations
Infrastructure · Files And Directories
Infrastructure · Users Groups And Permissions
Infrastructure · Processes And Jobs
Infrastructure · Packages And Software

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required; basic computer and file-management skills are helpful.

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

No prior experience is required; basic computer and file-management skills are helpful.

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

Complete lessons in order or open the module that matches your current goal. Your lesson progress is saved on this device.

01Linux System FoundationsBuild practical skill in linux system foundations and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Linux System Foundations: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Linux System Foundations in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Linux System Foundations in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Linux System Foundations safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Linux System Foundations Example in Linux Fundamentals

Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Linux System Foundations Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Linux System Foundations, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Linux System Foundations in Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals — Linux System Foundations lab: Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

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02Files and DirectoriesBuild practical skill in files and directories and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Files and Directories: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Files and Directories in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Files and Directories in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Files and Directories safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Files and Directories Example in Linux Fundamentals

Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Files and Directories Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Files and Directories, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Files and Directories in Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals — Files and Directories lab: Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

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03Users, Groups, and PermissionsBuild practical skill in users, groups, and permissions and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Users, Groups, and Permissions: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Users, Groups, and Permissions in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Users, Groups, and Permissions in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Users, Groups, and Permissions safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Users, Groups, and Permissions Example in Linux Fundamentals

Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Users, Groups, and Permissions Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Users, Groups, and Permissions, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Users, Groups, and Permissions in Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals — Users, Groups, and Permissions lab: Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

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04Processes and JobsBuild practical skill in processes and jobs and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Processes and Jobs: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Processes and Jobs in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Processes and Jobs in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Processes and Jobs safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Processes and Jobs Example in Linux Fundamentals

Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Processes and Jobs Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Processes and Jobs, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Processes and Jobs in Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals — Processes and Jobs lab: Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

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05Packages and SoftwareBuild practical skill in packages and software and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Packages and Software: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Packages and Software in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Packages and Software in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Packages and Software safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Packages and Software Example in Linux Fundamentals

Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Packages and Software Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Packages and Software, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Packages and Software in Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals — Packages and Software lab: Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

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06Storage and File SystemsBuild practical skill in storage and file systems and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Storage and File Systems: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Storage and File Systems in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Storage and File Systems in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Storage and File Systems safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Storage and File Systems Example in Linux Fundamentals

Store a small record, restart or reload the application, and prove the state can be read back correctly.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Storage and File Systems Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Storage and File Systems, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Services and LogsBuild practical skill in services and logs and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Services and Logs: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Services and Logs in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Services and Logs in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Services and Logs safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Services and Logs Example in Linux Fundamentals

Configure or inspect one disposable service, verify it starts automatically, review its logs, then restore the starting configuration.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Services and Logs Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Services and Logs, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Networking and TroubleshootingBuild practical skill in networking and troubleshooting and connect it to the outcomes of Linux Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Networking and Troubleshooting: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Networking and Troubleshooting in Linux Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Networking and Troubleshooting in Linux Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Networking and Troubleshooting safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Networking and Troubleshooting Example in Linux Fundamentals

Trace one connection from client to service and record the address, resolved name, destination port, and response.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Networking and Troubleshooting Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Networking and Troubleshooting, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Configure and Document a Small Linux Workstation

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Linux System Foundations: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Linux System Foundations in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Linux System Foundations Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Linux System Foundations Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Linux System Foundations in Linux Fundamentals

Files and Directories: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Files and Directories in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Files and Directories Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Files and Directories Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Files and Directories in Linux Fundamentals

Users, Groups, and Permissions: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Users, Groups, and Permissions in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Users, Groups, and Permissions Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Users, Groups, and Permissions Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Users, Groups, and Permissions in Linux Fundamentals

Processes and Jobs: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Processes and Jobs in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Processes and Jobs Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Processes and Jobs Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Processes and Jobs in Linux Fundamentals

Packages and Software: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Packages and Software in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Packages and Software Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Packages and Software Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Packages and Software in Linux Fundamentals

Storage and File Systems: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Storage and File Systems in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Storage and File Systems Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Storage and File Systems Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Services and Logs: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Services and Logs in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Services and Logs Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Services and Logs Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Networking and Troubleshooting: Core Concepts for Linux Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Networking and Troubleshooting in Linux Fundamentals

Build a Practical Networking and Troubleshooting Example in Linux Fundamentals

Debug Common Networking and Troubleshooting Problems in Linux Fundamentals

Capstone Project

Configure and Document a Small Linux Workstation

Acceptance criteria

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