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Learning Windows Subsystem for Linux

With Scott Simpson Liked by 309 users
Duration: 1h 30m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 4/15/2022

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Course details

Windows Subsystem for Linux provides a Linux environment for developers inside of Windows. Rather than starting a virtual machine or relying on a remote Linux machine for development, WSL provides a Linux kernel and enables you to install various distros within the Windows environment. In this course, Scott Simpson walks you through the basics of WSL, as well as common tasks and procedures for developing with Linux. Scott explains different versions of WSL, then goes over installing a Linux distribution, using the Windows Terminal interface, accessing files, using network services, and more. He shows you how to manage software in Linux, then dives into controlling processes and services, defining automated tasks, tools for software development, and accessing a WSL network service. After covering GUI apps in WSL2, Scott finishes up with useful tips on how to customize and troubleshoot your Linux environments.

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Learner reviews

4.7 out of 5

160 ratings
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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 4, 2024
    Scott Simpson delivers another banger in his Bodhisatva-like voice, this course contains everything you need to hit the ground running when it comes to leveraging WSL for home-use, work or development and includes more advanced functionality like inter-OS communication networking and IDE integrations. This can even be watched as pure entertainment due to how good it is, even if you no intention of ever using WSL
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  • Edwin Joseph Politico Edwin Joseph Politico

    Edwin Joseph Politico

    Service Desk Analyst

    4/5 January 3, 2024
    Well discussed and demonstrated the topic. Will definitely recommend to aspiring Linux learners.
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  • Adrian Flynn Adrian Flynn

    Adrian Flynn

    5/5 September 8, 2023
    useful information to clear up the mystic of wsl
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  • Test your knowledge 3 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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