Linux tutorial for beginners: Learn the basics & set up Ubuntu
- 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.
44 Videos, 274 minutes
Introduction
Linux: background
Linux for beginners - 2.2 The development of Linux
How did Linux come about? Which company is behind it?
Linux for beginners - 2.3 Which Linux distribution is right for me?
Let's take a look at the most important distributions and their advantages.
Linux for beginners - 2.4 What does free and open source software mean?
Let's take a closer look at what is behind "open source".
Installation and Preparation
Linux for beginners - 3.1 VirtualBox installation
In this lesson we will download and install VirtualBox.
Linux for beginners - 3.2 Installing Ubuntu with VirtualBox
We use VirtualBox, a virtual machine, to install our Linux. Learn how to install it and make Ubuntu run on it.
Linux for beginners - 3.3 Installing an SSH server on your Linux
To be able to access the Linux server from outside, we need SSH access. You can learn how this works here!
Linux for beginners - 3.4 Renting a Linux server
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.
Linux fundamentals
Linux for beginners - 4.1 Graphical user interface of Ubuntu
Overview of the graphical Ubuntu user interface, explained briefly and concisely.
Linux for beginners - 4.2 The directory structures of Linux
Learn what Linux looks like and what the directories are for.
Linux for beginners - 4.3 The Bash (Shell)
Almost everything can be done under Linux in the bash (shell) - also known as the terminal. Let's learn what we need it for.
Linux for beginners - 4.4 The tab-stop trick
Learn to use inputs in Bash with the tab-stop trick.
Working with Linux
Linux for beginners - 5.1 Sudo and the super user (root)
In this lesson, we will use the "sudo" and "su" commands to run the programs with the correct authorizations.
Linux for beginners - 5.2 Viewing the contents of a directory with ls
Get to know the listings in Linux. What functions does "ls" offer?
Linux for beginners - 5.3 Wildcards/placeholders under Linux
Learn what you need placeholders for. We go through the most important placeholders.
Linux for beginners - 5.4 Change directory with cd
In this lesson we will get to know the "cd" command.
Linux for beginners - 5.5 Where am I right now? The command pwd
In this lesson we will get to know the "pwd" command.
Linux for beginners - 5.6 Displaying the contents of files with cat, tail, head, more
In this lesson, we will learn about the commands "cat", "tail", "head" and "more".
Linux for beginners - 5.7 Displaying values with echo
In this lesson, we will get to know the "echo" command.
Linux for beginners - 5.8 Documentation on commands with man
In this lesson we will get to know the "man" command.
Linux for beginners - 5.9 The help option
In this lesson, we will learn about the "help" program option.
Linux for beginners - 5.10 Clearing the screen with clear and exiting the current session
In this lesson, we will learn about the "clear" and "exit" commands.
Linux for beginners - 5.6 Displaying the contents of files with cat, tail, head, more
6 min OpenLinux for beginners - 5.10 Clearing the screen with clear and exiting the current session
1 min OpenWorking with files and folders
Linux for beginners - 6.1 Creating and deleting folders
Create and delete a new folder with "mkdir", "rmdir" and "rf".
Linux for beginners - 6.2 Creating and deleting files
Create and delete a new file with "touch", "rf".
Linux for beginners - 6.3 Copying, moving and renaming files and folders
Learn how to handle files and folders. We move files and folders and rename them.
Linux for beginners - 6.4 Editing files with the Nano-Editor
Learn how to edit files and create new ones.
Linux for beginners - 6.6 Archiving and compressing files with tar, zip
Learn how to archive, compress and unpack files and folders.
Linux for beginners - 6.7 Displaying file and folder sizes
In this lesson we will get to know the command "du".
Linux for beginners - 6.8 Searching for files and folders with find and locate
In this lesson, we will learn about the "find" and "locate" commands.
Linux for beginners - 6.9 Filtering and evaluating output
Working with Pipes, Grep, Sort and much more.
Linux for beginners - 6.10 Copying files securely over the network with SSH and FTP
Learn how to copy files securely between your PC and the Linux PC.
Linux for beginners - 6.10 Copying files securely over the network with SSH and FTP
5 min OpenProperty and access rights
Linux for beginners - 7.1 Owner of files and folders
In this lesson we will get to know the "chown" command.
Linux for beginners - 7.2 Access rights to files and folders
In this lesson we will get to know the "chmod" command.
Linux for beginners - 7.3 Recognizing file types
Learn to recognize what a folder, a file or a link is.
User and group management
Linux for beginners - 8.1 The root user (administrator)
Learn what a root user is for and when you should use it.
Linux for beginners - 8.2 Creating and deleting a new user
Let's learn how to create a new user and then delete it again.
Linux for beginners - 8.3 Creating and deleting a new group
Let's learn how to create a new group and then delete it again.
Management of the operating system
Linux for beginners - 9.1 Cronjob: recurring tasks
Learn how to set up recurring tasks.
Linux for beginners - 9.2 Displaying and stopping instances and processes
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.
Linux for beginners - 9.3 Installing software with package manager APT
Learn how easy it is to install and uninstall new software.
Use Linux as a web server for WordPress
Linux for beginners - 10 Using your Linux as a web server for WordPress
Let's install a working WordPress on our Ubuntu 16.04 system together, including the latest PHP 7!
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