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Introduction to Oracle Linux

Learn about Oracle Linux as a beginner to the operating system. Get skilled in installing Oracle Linux, and using its most common tools and features.

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duration 243 Min
modules 21 Modules

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  • Introduction
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    This learning path provides you information to help you grow your skillset using Oracle Linux.
     
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    • This course provides information to help introduce you to Oracle Linux and get you growing your skill set in installing and using the operating system. Whether you are completely new to this operating system or have spent time working with it, these training materials will provide you with the skills needed to become a better Oracle Linux End-user or System Administrator.

      Here you will find videos, documents and other useful resources on topics such as:

      • Technologies and components included in Oracle Linux 
      • Using the most common tools and features of Linux
  • Introduction to Linux
      duration 2 Min
    Discover why learning the fundamentals of Linux can provide you with incredible opportunities. Learn how Linux is everywhere, open source, and supported by a community of developers.
     
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  • Introduction to Installing Oracle Linux
      duration 9 Min

    One of the first skills to learn is how to install Oracle Linux. This lesson describes the installation of Oracle Linux. Many of the steps required during installation, such as configuring the network, partitioning storage devices, creating file systems, and installing software packages, are introduced in this lesson and covered in greater detail in later lessons.

    This video demonstrates where to download Oracle Linux and the installation process.

     
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  • Linux Shell and Command-line Syntax
      duration 9 Min
    This lesson introduces working from the command-line in Linux. The difference between a regular user prompt and the root user prompt is described. The command line syntax, including the use of command-line options as arguments is described.
     
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  • Working with Files and Directories
      duration 9 Min
    This lesson covers use of various Linux commands used when working with the Linux File System hierarchy. Command-line examples are demonstrated for a variety of commands to locate, view, and copy files.
     
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  • Introduction to Using Vim
      duration 8 Min
    This lesson introduces working with vim to view and edit files.
     
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  • Users and Groups
      duration 7 Min
    This lesson introduces user and group accounts in Oracle Linux. Command-line examples are demonstrated for a variety of commands to create, modify, and remove user and group accounts. User and Group configuration files are also described.
     
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  • File Permissions
      duration 8 Min
    This introduction describes how read, write, and execute permissions work within Linux. It describes what it means to be the user owner and group owner and how to change permissions with chmod and chown.
     
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  • Software Management
      duration 7 Min
    This introduction describes software repositories and how to use the DNF package manager to install, remove, and track software installed on your Linux system.
     
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  • Networking
      duration 7 Min
    This video demonstrates the essentials for understanding networking on Oracle Linux.
     
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  • Remote Access
      duration 8 Min
    This video shows how to configure SSH to connect to a remote server. It describes how to connect using both password authentication and key-pair authentication.
     
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  • Advantages to Oracle Linux
      duration 8 Min
    This lesson is an introduction to Oracle Linux, Oracle's commitment and technical contributions to Linux, the relationship between Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux release/update targets relative to RHEL, Oracle Linux innovations including the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) for Oracle Linux, Ksplice Zero Downtime Updates, and DTrace dynamic tracing.
     
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  • Linux Architecture and the Kernel
      duration 5 Min
    This lesson explains the architecture of Linux, detailing the difference between the user space and kernel space. It shows how to set the default kernel for your system.
     
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  • Monitoring and Managing Processes on Oracle Linux
      duration 8 Min
    This lesson shows how to monitor processes using ps and top, manage processes using the kill command, and run processes in the foreground and background.
     
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  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
      duration 8 Min
    This video offers an introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure on Oracle Linux. It demonstrates creating and launching a compute instance, in addition to, covering virtual cloud networks, images, shapes, and services.
     
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  • Customizing Work Environment
      duration 6 Min
    This introduction demonstrates how to customize Oracle Linux's working environment.
     
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  • Useful Linux Tools on Oracle Linux
      duration 7 Min
    This introduction discusses and demonstrates many useful tools such as grep, sed, awk and redirection available on Oracle Linux.
     
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  • Bash Shell Scripting
      duration 7 Min
    This introduction covers topics on basic bash shell scripting.
     
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  • Hands on Tutorials and Labs
      duration 0 Min
    This section provides hands-on opportunities to perform introductory tasks for using and administering Oracle Linux from the command-line interface.
     
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    Tutorial
  • Quiz
      duration 60 Min
    Test your knowledge on all content presented in the videos, tutorials and labs.
     
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  • Oracle Linux Documentation and Resources
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    Find additional information and resources to support your learning progress.
     
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    Documentation
    Useful Resources
    Oracle Linux Training