Course Description
Introduction to concepts and fundamental skills for Linux users who run applications and services in Linux environments, but do not perform Linux system administration.
Red Hat Training: Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals (RH104) targets IT professionals and business users accessing Linux systems to run applications and services, with minimal prior UNIX or Linux experience. It introduces foundational Linux concepts for users who will not manage or administer systems. Those needing administration skills should pursue Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) instead.
Note: This course is offered as a two day class, virtual or classroom. For full course details, scheduling, and pricing, select your location then “get started” on the right hand menu.
Course Topics
- Comparing user-relevant distinctions across popular Linux distributions
- Logging in/out of local and remote systems using passwords and passwordless keys
- Using graphical desktop environments and applications
- Command line operation, including shell environments and programs
- Navigating file systems; locating and running programs
- Distinguishing text and binary files; using text editing tools
- Organizing files and directories and configuring file security permissions
- Verifying core system configuration (network addresses, services, storage)
Target Audience
- Red Hat Associates
- Beginning Linux users
- Windows users transitioning to Linux subsystems
- Windows professionals moving to Linux-based organizations
- Computer science students exploring Linux (non-administrative focus)
- Programming students developing for Linux environments
- Cloud-native developers seeking a comprehensive Linux introduction
- Red Hat partners pursuing Linux technical proficiency
Prerequisites for this course