TekCasts - Technology Screencasts for Professionals

Published

Feb 2, 2025

Duration

3h:17m:21s

Keywords

linux

About This Series:

Get up to speed with Linux quickly in this hands-on crash course designed for beginners and aspiring system administrators. Learn essential skills like navigating the file system, creating and managing files, understanding permissions, searching for files efficiently, and leveraging powerful tools like redirection and pipes. We’ll also dive into text editors, user management, ACLs, and process control—giving you the practical knowledge needed to confidently work in a Linux environment. Whether you’re new to Linux or need a refresher, this series will help you build a solid foundation fast.

Videos In This Series:

Episode: 1

Introduction - History, Quick Setup

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will discuss the history of Linux and help prepare a sandbox where you can practice as you follow along. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

Terminal - Shells, Basics, Help

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will introduce the Linux Terminal and how to efficiently navigate command history, cursor position, and how to obtain help on any command. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

File System Basics - Navigation

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will introduce the Linux File System. In this video you will learn how to navigate the file system. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

File System - Create, Copy, Move, Link

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will continue introducing the Linux File System. In this video you will learn how to create / remove directories, copy / move files, and everything you need to know about links. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

File System - Permission

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will continue exploring the Linux File System. In this video you will learn about permissions and how to secure access to files. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

File System - Wildcards, Find, Search

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will continue exploring the Linux File System. In this video you will learn how to search the file system for files or content inside those files. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

Redirection and Pipes - Output & Input, Chaining Commands

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will continue exploring the Linux File System. In this video I will discuss redirecting stdin, stdout, and stderr. In addition, we will look a chaining commands together using pipes. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

Text Editors - Nano, Vim, Emacs

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will continue exploring the Linux File System. In this video I will introduce three common text editors found on Linux systems. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

Users and Permissions - Groups, Users, Sudo, Files

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will cover user management features. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

User Permissions - Access Control Lists (ACL)

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will cover Access Control Lists or ACLs to apply permissions at a granular level. Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

Processes and Jobs - Monitor, Kill, Background Jobs, Crontab, SystemD

This video is part of the Linux Crash Course series. This video will cover how to manager processes and jobs. We will cover the following: 1. How to monitor running processes 2. How to kill or stop existing processes 3. Run a script in the background as a job 4. Run a script at a scheduled interval (e.g., once per minute...) using crontab 5. Run a script as a service using systemd Github Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/linux-crash-course

linux

38m:26s

Feb 3, 2025

About Your Instructor:

Bob Cravens

Your Instructor

Owner

TekFoundry

Wisconsin

United States

Short Bio:

Bob Cravens is a seasoned technology leader, software architect, and educator with a passion for empowering others through practical, real-world knowledge. As the founder of TekFoundry, Bob has dedicated his career to designing and delivering innovative software solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant simplicity.

At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.

Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.

When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.