Are you ready to master the command line and take your Linux skills to the next level? This comprehensive e-book is your key to unlocking the full potential of Linux systems.
What You'll Learn:
- Navigate the file system with ease
- Manage processes like a pro
- Configure networks effortlessly
- Automate tasks with powerful scripts
- And much more!
Perfect for:
✓ Beginners starting their Linux journey
✓ Intermediate users looking to expand their knowledge
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- Clear, concise explanations
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Your Author
Will Brock is a seasoned software developer with over 15 years of experience managing teams in automation, infrastructure as code, and full stack software development. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and scaled systems from the ground up, bringing a wealth of leadership and technical expertise to every project.
As a key contributor to the WebdriverIO Technical Steering Committee and a passionate advocate for Terraform, Will has helped countless professionals automate infrastructure and streamline cloud operations. His popular Terraform course has empowered individuals to gain certifications and master cloud infrastructure management, with a focus on AWS.
Will is dedicated to sharing his knowledge through high-quality, accessible courses, simplifying complex topics like test automation and infrastructure as code. His passion for education drives him to create resources that help tech professionals grow their skills and advance their careers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1 What is the Terminal?
- 1.2 Why Use the Command Line?
- 1.3 Differences Between Linux, macOS, and WSL
2. Getting Started
- 2.1 Opening the Terminal
- 2.2 Understanding the Prompt
- 2.3 Basic Terminal Navigation
3. Essential Commands
- 3.1 File System Navigation (cd, pwd, ls)
- 3.2 File and Directory Management (touch, mkdir, rm, cp, mv)
- 3.3 Viewing File Contents (cat, less, head, tail)
- 3.4 File Permissions and Ownership (chmod, chown)
- 3.5 Archiving and Compression with tar and Other Tools
- 3.6 The "man" Command
4. Text Manipulation and Searching
- 4.1 Text Editors (nano, vim)
- 4.2 Searching File Contents (grep)
- 4.3 Piping and Redirection
- 4.4 Text Processing Tools (sed, awk)
5. Process Management
- 5.1 Viewing Running Processes (ps, top)
- 5.2 Killing Processes (kill, pkill)
- 5.3 Background and Foreground Jobs
- 5.4 Process Priorities (nice, renice)
- 5.5 Monitoring System Resources (htop)
6. System Information and Management
- 6.1 System and Hardware Info (uname, lscpu, free, df, du)
- 6.2 User Management (useradd, userdel, passwd, usermod, groups)
- 6.3 Package Management
7. Networking
- 7.1 Network Configuration (ip)
- 7.2 Remote Connections (ssh, scp, rsync)
- 7.3 Web Interaction (curl, wget, nc)
8. Shell Scripting Basics
- 8.1 Creating and Running Shell Scripts
- 8.2 Variables and Data Types
- 8.3 Control Structures
- 8.4 Functions
- 8.5 Command Line Arguments
- 8.6 Input and Output
- 8.7 Advanced Concepts
- 8.8 Best Practices
- 8.9 Practical Example: System Backup Script
9. Advanced Topics
- 9.1 Regular Expressions
- 9.2 The "find" Command
- 9.3 Terminal Multiplexing with tmu
- 9.4 Job Scheduling: cron and systemd Timers
- 9.5 Version Control with Git
- 9.6 Bash Scripting: Advanced Techniques
- 9.7 System Monitoring and Performance Tuning
10. Tips and Tricks
- 10.1 Keyboard Shortcuts
- 10.2 Command History and Search
- 10.3 Aliases and Custom Commands
- 10.4 Command Line Productivity Tools
- 10.5 One-Liners and Useful Commands
- 10.6 Customizing Your Shell
- 10.7 Command Line Etiquette for Shared Environments
- 10.8 Staying Updated and Learning More
11. Conclusion
- 11.1 Recap of Key Concepts
- 11.2 The Power of the Command Line
- 11.3 Continuing Your Journey
- 11.4 Final Thoughts