Learning the Fundamentals of Linux: 10 Lessons (2 Hours Each)

**Objective:** Master essential Linux commands, system administration, and scripting basics through hands-on practice. Each lesson focuses on 10+ commands, building from foundational skills to advanced topics.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Linux and the Command Line

Objective: Navigate the file system and perform basic file operations.
Exercise:
- Create a directory structure (mkdir docs/notes), add files (touch docs/notes/todo.txt), and navigate using cd.
- Use cat to write content to a file and echo to append text.

Lesson 2: File and Directory Permissions

Objective: Manage file/directory permissions and ownership.
Exercise:
- Create a user (useradd testuser), change file ownership (chown testuser:users file.txt), and adjust permissions to restrict access.

Lesson 10: Advanced Topics and Best Practices

Objective: Explore scripting, security, and optimization.
Exercise:
- Write a Bash script to automate backups (e.g., #!/bin/bash, tar -czf /backup/$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /home).

Final Project:

Create a script that:

  1. Monitors disk usage with df.
  2. Emails a report (use mail or sendmail).
  3. Backs up critical files using tar and scp.

This structured approach ensures learners gain practical skills while exploring essential Linux tools. Each lesson builds on prior knowledge, culminating in the ability to manage systems confidently.