Course Title: Introduction to Linux Operating System

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed over a period of four to six weeks, with 2-3 hours of study per week.

Course Description: This course is intended for individuals who are new to the Linux operating system and want to build a strong foundation in using Linux for various tasks, including system administration, software development, and general computing. Participants will learn fundamental concepts, commands, and practical skills to effectively use Linux.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of Linux is required. Basic computer literacy is recommended.

Course Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Linux

• Introduction to the Linux operating system
• Key characteristics and advantages of Linux
• Linux distributions (distros) and their differences

Module 2: Getting Started with the Command Line

• Command-line interface (CLI) vs. graphical user interface (GUI)
• Using the terminal emulator
• Basic Linux commands for navigation, file management, and permissions

Module 3: File System Structure

• Understanding the Linux file system hierarchy
• Directory structure and common directories
• File path and directory navigation

Module 4: Users and Groups

• Managing user accounts
• User and group identification
• User password management

Module 5: File Permissions and Ownership

• Understanding file permissions (read, write, execute)
• Ownership of files and directories
• Changing permissions and ownership

Module 6: Text Processing and Editors

• Basic text manipulation commands (cat, grep, sed)
• Introduction to text editors (nano, vi)
• Creating and editing text files

Module 7: Package Management

• Introduction to package managers (apt, yum, dnf)
• Installing and removing software packages
• Updating the system and installed packages

Module 8: File Archiving and Compression

• Compressing and decompressing files (tar, gzip, zip)
• Managing archived files and directories

Module 9: Process Management

• Monitoring system processes
• Starting, stopping, and managing processes
• Process control with commands like ps, top, and kill

Module 10: Basic System Configuration

• Managing system time and date
• Setting up the system hostname
• Introduction to environment variables

Module 11: Networking Basics

• Basic networking commands (ping, ifconfig)
• Network configuration and troubleshooting
• Introduction to the hostname and IP addresses

Module 12: Introduction to Shell Scripting

• Basics of shell scripting
• Writing and running simple shell scripts
• Automating tasks with scripts

Module 13: Introduction to Remote Access

• Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access
• Transferring files securely with SCP
• Remote desktop access using VNC