Explore Linux Commands, Shell Scripting over a weekend

🚀 Course Title: Explore Linux Commands, Shell Scripting over a Weekend

👩‍💻 Instructor: Hariharan Veerappan

🎉 Course Headline: Getting Started with Linux Operating Systems - Dive into Linux Commands & Shell Scripting! 🐧

Overview of Linux Operating Systems: Linux has been a robust and versatile operating system for decades, powering everything from servers to supercomputers, and even your Android device! In this course, we'll start with the basics - what Linux is, its history, various distributions available, and the fundamentals of the Linux kernel architecture. 📚

Linux Basic Commands: Understanding the essential commands is key to navigating and managing a Linux system. We'll cover:

• uname, arch, hostid, hostname - system information at your fingertips! 🛠️
• free, id, logname, whoami, users, groups - all about user and process management. 👤
• who, date, cal - keeping track of time, users, and calendars. ⏰
• printenv, echo, cd, mkdir - environment variables, input/output, and directory manipulation. 🔍

Process Management Commands: Managing processes is crucial for system health. You'll learn to:

• Use ps, pstree, kill, nice - control and monitor processes like a pro! 🚀
• Explore system load with top, pmap, slabtop, tload, and lsof - real-time system insights. 🔎

Linux Root File System and Hierarchy: Understanding the file system is essential for effective navigation and management:

• /bin, /boot, /dev, /sbin, /usr, /var - where everything lives in Linux. 🗺️
• /proc, /sys - special pseudo-filesystems with real-time system information. 🖥️

Linux Shell Scripting Basics: Scripting can automate and simplify complex tasks. We'll dive into:

• Writing a simple shell script, using variables, arrays, and operators. ✍️
• Controlling the flow with if, while, for, and until loops. ⏬
• Making decisions with relational, Boolean, and string operators. 🛠️

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in Linux commands and shell scripting, ready to tackle any task your Linux system throws at you! Whether you're new to Linux or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course is designed to be comprehensive yet accessible over a weekend. 🎓

So, are you ready to command your Linux machine with confidence? Let's get started! 💪🐧

Key Takeaways:

• Comprehend the inner workings of the Linux operating system.
• Master essential Linux commands for system navigation and management.
• Learn to monitor and control processes effectively.
• Explore the Linux file system structure.
• Write, understand, and execute shell scripts for automation and efficiency.

Join us on this journey to master Linux commands and scripting, all within the comfort of your own weekend! 📆💻