Beginner’s Roadmap for Linux
A complete 14-day roadmap from first commands to system administration. Curated tutorials and projects.
What is Linux?
Kernel vs. OS, what a “distro” is, how to choose one (Ubuntu, Fedora), and why Linux is the most secure and powerful OS.
Start Tutorial →How to Install Linux
Install Linux using VirtualBox (Virtual Machine), Dual Booting with Windows, and WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).
Start Tutorial →The Linux Terminal
Learn what the CLI is, why it’s better than a GUI, what a Shell (like Bash) is, and how to use it for efficiency and automation.
Start Tutorial →Linux File System
Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) and master the three essential commands: pwd, ls (with all its flags), and cd.
Start Tutorial →File Manipulation
Essential commands: touch, cat, mkdir, cp, mv, rm, and rmdir. Learn the power… and the danger.
Start Tutorial →cat, less, and nano
Everything about viewing and editing files. Master Nano to edit configs and scripts directly in the terminal.
Start Tutorial →Week 1 Review & Quiz
Review covers ls, cd, mkdir, cp, mv, rm, cat, less, & nano, plus a hands-on challenge!
Start Challenge →File Permissions
Master chmod, chown, rwx, octal numbers, setuid, and umask. Go from beginner to pro in one read.
Start Tutorial →Linux Search Tools
Learn find, grep, and locate from beginner to god-tier. Covers regex, xargs, and searching logs.
Start Tutorial →Process Management
ps, top, htop, kill, signals, nice, and zombie processes. Learn to manage system resources.
Start Tutorial →Package Management
Master apt, dnf, yum, PPAs, dpkg, and rpm. Install software and end “dependency hell” forever.
Start Tutorial →Users & Sudo
Master the root user, sudo command, /etc/passwd, user creation, and the Principle of Least Privilege.
Start Tutorial →Linux Networking
Master ping, curl, wget, and ip commands to troubleshoot connectivity and download like a sysadmin.
Start Tutorial →Ultimate Linux Recap
A complete recap of commands, the Unix philosophy, and a detailed roadmap for your future in DevOps.
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