Cloud · beginner
Introduction to Linux
Master the Linux command line from scratch. Essential for cloud engineers, DevOps, and developers. Learn navigation, file management, permissions, scripting, and system administration.
- 2 hours
- 13 lessons
- 3 modules
- updated October 2026
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Read a full lesson and answer 3 questions from the Module 1 quiz. No account needed.
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The Linux Filesystem
Linux's defining design choice: files, directories, devices, sockets, pipes, and process info all appear as paths you can read/write with the same tools. cat /proc/cpuinfo reads kernel CPU info as text. echo 1 >…
question 1 of 3 · from the Module 1 quiz
What directory contains system configuration files?
Pick an answer.
curriculum
3 modules, 13 lessons
The whole course is free.
- readThe Linux Filesystem10 min
- videoVideo: The Linux Filesystem Explained15 min
- hands-onLinux Navigation CLI20 min
- quizQuiz: Linux Filesystem5 min
how it's built
Built by the CloudaQube team
No celebrity instructor — here is exactly what goes into the course instead.
- 01 3 guided hands-on walkthroughs you run in a real environment.
- 02 3 module quizzes — every answer comes with an explanation.
- 03 Last updated October 2026.
- 04 Any module can become a hands-on lab in Labs Studio.
outcomes
What you'll be able to do
- 01 Navigate the Linux filesystem confidently
- 02 Manage files, permissions, and users
- 03 Write basic Bash shell scripts
- 04 Use package managers and systemd
- 05 Connect via SSH and manage remote servers
questions
Before you start
How long does it take?
About 2 hours of lessons, videos and hands-on walkthroughs across 3 modules.
What’s free?
The whole course is free — no card required.
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