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Ubuntu Linux: Operating System Basics

With Scott Simpson Liked by 304 users
Duration: 1h 48m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 6/15/2017

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In this course, you’ll get a basic understanding of the Linux operating system. Instructor Scott Simpson helps to familiarize you with the basics of operating a system running Ubuntu. Scott explains how to manage the startup process, update the kernel, install software from source code, use AppArmor to confine software into limited access spaces, and examine resource utilization. He also goes into scheduling and verifying tasks, configuration management and automation, and incident management.

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4.7 out of 5

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  • Leon C. Leon C.

    Leon C.

    SecOps | Blue Teaming | C-SIRT/CERT/IR | Threat Hunting | Cloud Security | Network Security | Hardening | Monitoring | Cybersecurity

    5/5 May 21, 2024
    Another banger from Scott Simpson; a very good quick-and-dirty introduction to Ubuntu, but there is also some interesting nuggets for more seasoned Linux users
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  • Serhii Pylypenko Serhii Pylypenko

    Serhii Pylypenko

    Java Developer

    5/5 December 30, 2023
    Good overview of vital abilities, utilities, services, and commands of Ubuntu Linux for everyday work. Plenty of illustrative examples with explanation. Great guideline for monitoring and operating system effectively.
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  • Shaun Kjellman Shaun Kjellman

    Shaun Kjellman

    Full Stack Developer | PHP / Laravel | Python / Django | MySQL & Linux IT Professional | Booked through 06/2025

    5/5 April 21, 2023
    Another masterpiece by Scott. I'm binge watching when not distracted by all the other care packages for my brain in the learning center here lol. Great job Scott, I might be smarter now.
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