Learn Linux administration and linux command line skills (Udemy.com)
Linux administration and Linux command Line skills from scratch. This Linux course is for all level learners.
Created by: Kashif Ali
Last updated December 2023
What you will learn
- Become a professional Linux administrator and be able to apply for Linux jobs.
- Understand Linux networking, user account management, processes, and file permissions.
- Manage your computer entirely through the command line.
- Automate tasks and schedule jobs with Cron in Linux.
- Creating simple shell scripts and execute basic BASH scripts.
- Gain the ability to automate tasks and manage systems with shell scripts.
- Gain advance Linux systems administration skills and have deep understanding of Linux fundamentals and concepts.
- Learn multiple Linux commands for system administration.
- Gain a complete understanding of Linux and fill in any existing knowledge gaps.
- Installation and working with CentOS and Redhat versions 7 and 8.
- Be able to create, support and manage Linux servers in a corporate environment.
- Be able to better troubleshoot servers and get started with automating tasks.
How it compares
Against the other 124 rated Udemy courses in Linux on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 73% of them
- Reviews4,648#21 of 125 by number of reviews
- Length31.9 hourslonger than 98% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2023more recently than 53% of them
Course Description
Learn Linux administration, Linux command Line skills
***
Linux administration & Linux command Line skills from scratch. This Linux administration course is great for both beginners and advanced learners.
Learn Red Hat Linux & CentOS: Use the in-demand skills to start a career as a Linux Server Admin or Linux Administrator.
Begin a thorough learning journey by exploring the details of Installing Kali Linux. Follow a step-by-step process to gain hands-on experience in establishing Kali Linux as a strong platform for penetration testing. Discover the powerful capabilities of Kali Linux and its prominent role as a leading tool in this field.
After taking this course, you will fully understand the most important and fundamental concepts of Linux server administration and the Linux command line. More importantly, you will be able to put those concepts to use in practical, real-world situations.
You'll be able to configure, maintain, and support a variety of Linux systems. You can even use the skills you learned to become a Linux System Engineer or Linux System Administrator.
Linux is one of the best operating system in the world. Linux is a popular, open-source operating system that is easy to use and very secure.
A career in Linux is one of the top 5 highest-paid in the IT industry. Linux is the number-one operating system for Fortune 500 companies and even startups.
If you want to start your career in Linux and have little or no knowledge of Linux, then this course can help. In this course, you will learn about Linux installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, the command line, OS tools, Managing Users and Groups and also explore shell scripting to boost your Linux skills. Automate tasks, manipulate data, and optimize system processes using the command line. The course covers essential scripting elements.
You will be able to troubleshoot Linux server abilities and begin automating tasks. Learn effective strategies to diagnose and resolve Linux server issues, and gain valuable insights into automating routine tasks for increased efficiency.
This course is crafted to strengthen your grasp of protecting Linux servers. Acquire expertise in setting up and handling firewalls with iptables for a strong defense against potential threats. Covering crucial aspects of Linux server security, this detailed guide provides the knowledge needed to effectively safeguard your systems.
I have also included job technical interview questions and answers that will definitely help you achieve your career goals for Linux.
All the hands-on exercises that I have covered are downloadable as text files, so you can easily download and practice all the lectures to learn Linux.
I have also created quizzes for you to go through and test your knowledge.
Learning Linux can be daunting. I have designed this course keeping in mind the most important things I would need to know if I were starting my career in Linux today.
My name is Kashif Ali, and I have worked as a Linux administrator, IT manager, and infrastructure and security consultant for many Fortune 500 companies in the toughest market in the world, New York.
It's often said that if you can survive as an IT professional in New York and on Wall Street, you can survive in any IT environment in the world.
Testimonials from my students:
Hi Kashif
Recently my job required me to learn Linux quickly as I changed my department at work. This course was a pleasant surprise as it covered absolute basics, regular & expert partitioning, and advanced concepts - with hands on live examples. Cannot be more happy with purchase. Thank you Udemy.
Derek
If you are technical and have experience with the command line and sysadmin for other OS, this is the right course to get you up to speed quickly on Linux. No fluff, no showmanship, no oversimplified analogies - just right to the point.
Jim W.
Hi Kashif
I have attended multiple courses of LINUX but in terms of comprehensive coverage of concepts, lecture related notes and clear explanation of concepts this is the best course I have attended.
I use it as my regular Linux reference guide.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL !
Thanks Kashif
Shahid S.
Solid content thus far, I really appreciate that the instructor takes the time to go into depth at the beginning of this course to create a good foundation for learning Linux.
Gabriel P.
Hi Kashif
This is the only course that made sense to me, i have bought 5 more courses before this one. This is the best one that worked for me.
Scott H.
To the point no bull, excellent material. recommend it highly.
Jeff T.
Following is the list of topics I have covered in this course:
Section 1 - Course Overview
Course Overview
Section 2 - Installing and accessing a Linux system
Install VirtualBox
Download CentOS Linux
Install CentOS Linux
Download, Install and connect through putty
Install Red Hat 8 with Custom Partitioning on VirtualBox
Download SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server
Install SLES 15 (SuSE Linux Enterprise Server)
Install SLES 12 SP3 with expert partitioning on VirtualBox
Different ways of accessing your Linux server
Section 3 - Linux Fundamentals
The Linux Directory Structure
The Shell
Basic Linux Commands cd, ls, cat, pwd, and more
Listing Files and Understanding LS Output
Changing Password
Absolute vs relative Path
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
4,648 Reviews
Kashif Ali
Kashif is an IT Professional with over a decade of experience working for several fortune 500 companies in the U.S. market. He has utilized his Technical skills for companies such as Pfizer, Verizon, Cox communications and IBM. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and an independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
He has professional experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Ubuntu. Additionally, his professional expertise are Linux, VMWare, Windows, Training and ITIL.
Over the years he has under taken many different roles such as Technical Lead, IT manager, Linux system administrator and a consultant.
More courses by Kashif Ali
Linux Technical Interview Questions and Answers (2026)
4.5 (1,659 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 16.3h
$79.99
Linux Commands and System Administration Bootcamp (2023)
4.4 (162 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 12.7h
$64.99
Shell Scripting Practice Exercises with Demonstration (2022)
4.4 (67 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 6h
$69.99
More Linux courses
Learn Ubuntu Fast: Learn, Practice, and Advance your Career (2022)
4.8 (112 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 6.6h
$69.99
Linux Mastery: Master the Linux Command Line in 11.5 Hours (2023)
4.7 (27,499 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 10.7h
$24.99
The Linux Command Line Bootcamp: Beginner To Power User (2026)
4.7 (10,510 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 15.8h
$109.99
Complete Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real Life Examples (2026)
4.7 (4,978 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 14.7h
$16.99
Complete Linux Troubleshooting Course (Practical Examples) (2026)
4.7 (2,231 Reviews)
Provider: Udemy
Time: 17.1h
$119.99
Reviews
By Chetan Mahajan Mahajan on 12/22/2025
It was great course, however some of the topics were repeated and retired or optional lectures need to have option to auto complete.
By ASHISH GAIKWAD on 11/15/2025
I am really thankful for this learning video. This is great achievement for me to be part of this learning session.
By Anonymized User on 6/16/2025
example of CentOS7?? This is out of support, but they have several other flavors of Linux so over all pretty educational and review.
By Tamas Siklosi on 1/9/2024
Great above and beyond explanations from the instructor, would love all trainings this well thought thrugh!
By Michael Leo Spongia on 12/23/2023
Tutor capace e estremamente chiaro nelle sue spiegazioni. Parte davvero dalle basi fino ad addentrarsi in qualche ora dentro parti più complesse ma sempre spiegando in maniera chiara
By Bill Vitaniemi on 3/8/2023
Covers a lot of the basics that you really need to know in order to get you going. Will get you off to a very good start if you are coming over from the dark side and are searching for enlightenment.
By Marcus Mello on 3/8/2023
The suggested software for installation is outdated, and, sometimes unavailable. Unnecessary installation of so many images from Linux systems. This made a stuck at the beginning of the course. All you had to do was install only one distro to be able to move forward with the course.
By Shahid Siddiq on 9/2/2022
I have attended multiple courses of LINUX but in terms of comprehensive coverage of concepts, lecture related notes and clear explanation of concepts this is the best course I have attended. I use it as my regular Linux reference guide. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL ! Thanks Kashif
By DG G on 11/22/2020
I need some one to contact me to assist with these program downloads, the video explaining it on this course must be 2 years old given the version being used and the look of the website you have to down load it from.
By Vijay Anand Ramakrishnan on 11/13/2020
One of the best courses for beginners in Linux. Certain things can be improved like the audio quality is average for some of the videos (but still audible) and installing multiple distros could be optional. But the core topics are explained well with examples and easy to understand.
By Alexandru Popescu on 10/7/2020
Yes
By Thomas Parker on 9/22/2020
yes it is very helpful so far.
Quality Score
No CourseDuck member has rated this course yet. Taken it? Give each part a thumbs up or down.
Overall Score : 92 / 100









