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Linux tutorial for beginners: Learn the basics & set up Ubuntu

Name: Linux tutorial for beginners: Learn the basics & set up Ubuntu
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Web design, CMS & development, Office · 44 Videos · 4.6 h Video training · German

by René Fürst

Fancy a fresh start? With the Linux tutorial, you can take the step towards the free open source operating system. You will learn the basics of Linux and set up the Ubuntu distribution without having to remove your current system immediately. With trainer René Fürst, you can make the switch even as a beginner. In 4.5 hours you will learn what Linux is and how to use it. Illustrated point by point.

44 lessons in 4.5 hours video tutorial on Linux and the Ubuntu operating system
Your switch made easy: basics, background knowledge, installation and application
Including e-book instructions: Linux for beginners - The beginner's course
From IT pro René Fürst, who lets you run Linux on your computer and web server

Take a look at it, try it out or implement it directly - your Linux switch can be that uncomplicated! Get all your data up and running.

content

44 Videos, 274 minutes

Introduction

2 Videos · 5 minutes

01 Open free of charge

Linux for beginners - 1.1 Course intro

2 min

A warm welcome to the course.

24 MB

02 Open free of charge

Linux for beginners - 1.2 Agenda

3 min

Overview of the course content.

4 MB To the text tutorial: Introduction to Linux for Beginners

Linux: background

4 Videos · 22 minutes

03 Open

Linux for beginners - 2.1 What is Linux?

5 min

What is Linux? And what is it used for?

14 MB To the text tutorial: What is meant by Linux?

04 Open

Linux for beginners - 2.2 The development of Linux

7 min

How did Linux come about? Which company is behind it?

13 MB To the text tutorial: History of Linux – From Linus Torvalds to World Dominance

05 Open

Linux for beginners - 2.3 Which Linux distribution is right for me?

5 min

Let's take a look at the most important distributions and their advantages.

14 MB

06 Open

Linux for beginners - 2.4 What does free and open source software mean?

5 min

Let's take a closer look at what is behind "open source".

11 MB To the text tutorial: Freedom and adaptation through open-source software

Installation and Preparation

4 Videos · 39 minutes

07 Open

Linux for beginners - 3.1 VirtualBox installation

3 min

In this lesson we will download and install VirtualBox.

9 MB To the text tutorial: Successful VirtualBox Installation for Linux

08 Open

Linux for beginners - 3.2 Installing Ubuntu with VirtualBox

20 min

We use VirtualBox, a virtual machine, to install our Linux. Learn how to install it and make Ubuntu run on it.

45 MB

09 Open

Linux for beginners - 3.3 Installing an SSH server on your Linux

7 min

To be able to access the Linux server from outside, we need SSH access. You can learn how this works here!

22 MB To the text tutorial: Install SSH server on your Linux

10 Open

Linux for beginners - 3.4 Renting a Linux server

9 min

As an alternative to VirtualBox, we can also rent a Linux server for free! You will receive a $10 voucher from DigitalOcean as a new customer and get up to 2 months free access to a real Linux root server. However, you will need to enter your payment details and top up your account.

21 MB To the text tutorial: Rent your Linux server with DigitalOcean - A simple guide

Linux fundamentals

4 Videos · 30 minutes

11 Open

Linux for beginners - 4.1 Graphical user interface of Ubuntu

8 min

Overview of the graphical Ubuntu user interface, explained briefly and concisely.

16 MB To the text tutorial: User-friendly Ubuntu interface for beginners

12 Open

Linux for beginners - 4.2 The directory structures of Linux

15 min

Learn what Linux looks like and what the directories are for.

33 MB

13 Open

Linux for beginners - 4.3 The Bash (Shell)

3 min

Almost everything can be done under Linux in the bash (shell) - also known as the terminal. Let's learn what we need it for.

5 MB To the text tutorial: Introduction to Bash - Basics for Linux Users

14 Open

Linux for beginners - 4.4 The tab-stop trick

4 min

Learn to use inputs in Bash with the tab-stop trick.

8 MB To the text tutorial: Tab stop trick in the Bash for beginners

Working with Linux

10 Videos · 41 minutes

15 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.1 Sudo and the super user (root)

3 min

In this lesson, we will use the "sudo" and "su" commands to run the programs with the correct authorizations.

5 MB To the text tutorial: Sudo and Root in Linux: Your Starting Guide

16 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.2 Viewing the contents of a directory with ls

8 min

Get to know the listings in Linux. What functions does "ls" offer?

23 MB To the text tutorial: ls command in Linux: Efficiently display directory contents

17 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.3 Wildcards/placeholders under Linux

9 min

Learn what you need placeholders for. We go through the most important placeholders.

23 MB To the text tutorial: Wildcards in Linux: Understanding and Using Placeholders

18 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.4 Change directory with cd

4 min

In this lesson we will get to know the "cd" command.

9 MB To the text tutorial: Mastering directory change with cd in Linux

19 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.5 Where am I right now? The command pwd

1 min

In this lesson we will get to know the "pwd" command.

4 MB To the text tutorial: Determine the current directory path with pwd

20 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.6 Displaying the contents of files with cat, tail, head, more

6 min

In this lesson, we will learn about the commands "cat", "tail", "head" and "more".

25 MB To the text tutorial: Quickly and efficiently check file contents in Linux

21 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.7 Displaying values with echo

4 min

In this lesson, we will get to know the "echo" command.

9 MB To the text tutorial: Echo in Linux - Easily Use Text and Variables

22 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.8 Documentation on commands with man

3 min

In this lesson we will get to know the "man" command.

13 MB To the text tutorial: Efficient use of the `man` command in Linux

23 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.9 The help option

2 min

In this lesson, we will learn about the "help" program option.

10 MB To the text tutorial: Help option in Linux: Overview and application

24 Open

Linux for beginners - 5.10 Clearing the screen with clear and exiting the current session

1 min

In this lesson, we will learn about the "clear" and "exit" commands.

5 MB To the text tutorial: Efficiently cleaning the Linux terminal and ending the session

Working with files and folders

10 Videos · 73 minutes

25 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.1 Creating and deleting folders

6 min

Create and delete a new folder with "mkdir", "rmdir" and "rf".

20 MB To the text tutorial: Create and delete folders in Linux

26 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.2 Creating and deleting files

5 min

Create and delete a new file with "touch", "rf".

16 MB To the text tutorial: Effective Guide to Creating Files in Linux

27 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.3 Copying, moving and renaming files and folders

8 min

Learn how to handle files and folders. We move files and folders and rename them.

23 MB To the text tutorial: Managing files and folders in Linux – Copying and moving

28 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.4 Editing files with the Nano-Editor

8 min

Learn how to edit files and create new ones.

19 MB To the text tutorial: Effectively editing files in the Nano editor

29 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.5 Execute file

8 min

Learn how to execute files.

21 MB To the text tutorial: Run Bash Scripts - Beginner's Guide

30 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.6 Archiving and compressing files with tar, zip

10 min

Learn how to archive, compress and unpack files and folders.

27 MB To the text tutorial: Effectively archiving and compressing files on Linux

31 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.7 Displaying file and folder sizes

3 min

In this lesson we will get to know the command "du".

10 MB To the text tutorial: Analyze memory consumption effectively under Linux

32 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.8 Searching for files and folders with find and locate

10 min

In this lesson, we will learn about the "find" and "locate" commands.

47 MB To the text tutorial: Efficiently finding files and folders with Linux

33 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.9 Filtering and evaluating output

10 min

Working with Pipes, Grep, Sort and much more.

60 MB

34 Open

Linux for beginners - 6.10 Copying files securely over the network with SSH and FTP

5 min

Learn how to copy files securely between your PC and the Linux PC.

13 MB To the text tutorial: Secure file transfer between PC and Linux server

Property and access rights

3 Videos · 18 minutes

35 Open

Linux for beginners - 7.1 Owner of files and folders

5 min

In this lesson we will get to know the "chown" command.

20 MB To the text tutorial: Change owners of files and folders in Linux

36 Open

Linux for beginners - 7.2 Access rights to files and folders

10 min

In this lesson we will get to know the "chmod" command.

33 MB To the text tutorial: Access Rights in Linux: A Beginner's Guide

37 Open

Linux for beginners - 7.3 Recognizing file types

3 min

Learn to recognize what a folder, a file or a link is.

12 MB

User and group management

3 Videos · 16 minutes

38 Open

Linux for beginners - 8.1 The root user (administrator)

5 min

Learn what a root user is for and when you should use it.

12 MB To the text tutorial: Safe Handling of the Root User in Linux

39 Open

Linux for beginners - 8.2 Creating and deleting a new user

5 min

Let's learn how to create a new user and then delete it again.

12 MB To the text tutorial: User management in Linux: Creating and deleting users

40 Open

Linux for beginners - 8.3 Creating and deleting a new group

6 min

Let's learn how to create a new group and then delete it again.

15 MB To the text tutorial: Effective Management of Groups in Linux for Beginners

Management of the operating system

3 Videos · 25 minutes

41 Open

Linux for beginners - 9.1 Cronjob: recurring tasks

9 min

Learn how to set up recurring tasks.

27 MB To the text tutorial: Setting up Cron jobs in Linux for automation

42 Open

Linux for beginners - 9.2 Displaying and stopping instances and processes

6 min

Learn to display the system resources and close them if necessary. Because if a program uses too many hardware resources, the entire system can become unstable.

31 MB To the text tutorial: Processes in Linux: Efficient Management and Control

43 Open

Linux for beginners - 9.3 Installing software with package manager APT

10 min

Learn how easy it is to install and uninstall new software.

78 MB To the text tutorial: Installation of software on Linux with APT

Use Linux as a web server for WordPress

1 Video · 10 minutes

44 Open

Linux for beginners - 10 Using your Linux as a web server for WordPress

10 min

Let's install a working WordPress on our Ubuntu 16.04 system together, including the latest PHP 7!

47 MB To the text tutorial: Install WordPress on Ubuntu 16.04 – Your fast web server

Details of the content

A Linux tutorial - you already know the basics and use Ubuntu

Convenient operation, productive work, data management according to your wishes - yes, an operating system can be exactly what you want it to be. With Linux, you move towards more freedom of choice, while at the same time relying on free availability and a continuously supportive programmer community.

You won't encounter too many hurdles in giving up the familiar and learning something new - and those that do need to be overcome will be a breeze to jump over with this training.

Beginners start here

The 4.5-hour Linux tutorial comprises a total of 44 lessons. As a Linux beginner , you will first get to know all the basics so that you can find your way around as quickly as possible: How did Linux come about, which so-called distributions (i.e. systems) are suitable for you and what is the term "open source" all about? - Background knowledge, clearly explained.

Installing and setting up Ubuntu

Then it's straight onto the installation. Important: You do not have to format your Windows or Mac computer. Instead, your trainer will show you a method that you can use to test out Linux first. The explanations in the training relate to Ubuntu, a possible Linux distribution, but can also be largely transferred to other distributions. Set up Ubuntu and get started - let us show you how!

Learn how to use Linux

In the main part of the tutorial, your trainer will explain all the important basic concepts. With this guide, you will learn to use Linux intuitively and quickly , master basic commands, know the structure and functionality - in short: you will be able to administer your files and folders as well as the rights and user administration on your computer. As a bonus, you will receive a lesson in which you will learn how to use Linux for your web server . The main content of the videos is also available as a PDF for you to read.

What you will learn in the Linux tutorial for beginners

Background knowledge so that you not only use Linux, but actually understand it. Instructions on how to install Linux correctly (without having to remove your current operating system first). And finally: application know-how so that you can quickly and easily switch to the intuitive operation of Linux. At the end of the step-by-step process, you will have Ubuntu, a Linux distribution on your computer that you can easily test out - and perhaps decide to go for Linux altogether in the end. Interesting for you: How to stay digitally secure with OpenVPN.

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Licence: private and commercial Rights of use

Created with love by

René Fürst

Passionate IT consultant! I have been working in IT for over 16 years and have been confronted with a wide variety of tasks. My focus is on server system administration and user software. Course topics that I cover include: System Administration, Office Software, User Software and Server Architecture. I would like to pass on my knowledge from all areas of my professional life, in which I have been able to gain experience over several years.

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