Foundational Linux Training 🐧

This repository documents my personal journey to learn foundational Linux concepts through hands-on projects, notes, and documentation. It’s meant to reinforce my understanding and serve as a resource for others building a solid Linux foundation.

Modules contain multiple chapters for a clear, linear progression. Expand a module below to navigate.

Note: This repository is primarily a personal learning resource.
Policy: External contributions are not accepted.
Safety: Run labs in a VM, WSL2, or container whenever possible. Read commands before executing, especially if they require sudo.

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✨ Key Learning Areas

• Linux Fundamentals: Commands, file permissions, system navigation
• System Administration: User management, process control, system monitoring
• Networking Basics: IP addressing, network commands, troubleshooting
• Security Concepts: System hardening, log analysis, firewall management

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📅 My Learning Journey

As I work through each module and chapter, I tackle real projects and document key insights. This hands-on approach keeps concepts practical and reusable for anyone following along.

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⚡ Quickstart

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/anup-moitra/foundational-linux-training.git
   cd foundational-linux-training

2. Pick a module
   Expand one of the modules below, then open a chapter folder to follow the notes and hands-on project.

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📚 Modules (expand to view)

01 — Linux Concepts

Open module → 01-understanding-linux-concepts/

• 01.01 — Everyday Linux
• 01.02 — Understanding the OS
• 01.03 — What is Linux?
• 01.04 — History of Linux
• 01.05 — Unix vs Linux
• 01.06 — Linux Distributions
• 01.07 — Who Uses Linux?
• 01.08 — Linux vs Windows

02 — Virtual Lab Setup

Open module → 02-virtual-lab-setup/

• 02.01 — (chapter name)
• 02.02 — (chapter name)
• 02.03 — (chapter name)

03 — System Access & File Management

Open module → 03-system-access-and-file-management/

• 03.01 — (chapter name)
• 03.02 — (chapter name)
• 03.03 — (chapter name)

04 — Linux Fundamentals

Open module → 04-linux-fundamentals/

• 04.01 — (chapter name)
• 04.02 — (chapter name)
• 04.03 — (chapter name)
• 04.04 — (chapter name)

05 — System Administration

Open module → 05-system-administration/

• 05.01 — (chapter name)
• 05.02 — (chapter name)
• 05.03 — (chapter name)

06 — Completion Certificate

Open module → 06-my-linux-training-completion-certificate/

• 06.01 — Completion evidence prepared

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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_{Last updated: 2025-09-08}