Linux Crash Course

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:

Getting Started with Linux

Episode Title Release Length
1 Introduction - History, Quick Setup -- 13m:10s
2 Terminal - Shells, Basics, Help -- 12m:34s

Exploring the File System

Episode Title Release Length
3 File System Basics - Navigation -- 23m:8s
4 File System - Create, Copy, Move, Link -- 10m:48s
5 File System - Permission -- 16m:41s
6 File System - Wildcards, Find, Search -- 13m:51s

Working with Commands and Editors

Episode Title Release Length
7 Redirection and Pipes - Output & Input, Chaining Commands -- 32m:13s
8 Text Editors - Nano, Vim, Emacs -- 15m:3s

User and Permission Management

Episode Title Release Length
9 Users and Permissions - Groups, Users, Sudo, Files -- 1m:45s
10 User Permissions - Access Control Lists (ACL) -- 19m:42s

Processes and Automation

Episode Title Release Length
11 Processes and Jobs - Monitor, Kill, Background Jobs, Crontab, SystemD -- 38m:26s

About Your Instructor:

Bob Cravens

Bob Cravens

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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.