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Linux Administration: Master Bash and Command Line Interface (Udemy.com)

Become a skilled Linux Power user, and develop Shell scripts and programs to Automate tasks and improve functionalities.

Created by: Bi lel

Last updated February 2025

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What you will learn

  • You will gain the expertise of a competent Linux administrator, allowing you to perform roles in the field of Linux administration.
  • Gain expertise in network administration, mastering troubleshooting techniques for resolving networking issues and analyzing network traffic.
  • Learn Linux Administration and Shell Scripting and be able to write your own bash scripts to automate System Administration Tasks
  • You will Master the Command Line Interface CLI
  • Manage system files and packages
  • Manage system users, groups and permissions
  • Manage system processes, system services and Cron Jobs
  • Learn Text Processing and Regular Expression
  • Build a strong foundation in cryptography
  • Protect you own data using Encryption
  • Remote Servers Administration using SSH protocol
  • Transfer Files from servers using FTP and SFTP protocols.

How it compares

Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 45% of them
  • Reviews83#1,030 of 1,183 by number of reviews
  • Length8.5 hourslonger than 65% of them
  • Last updatedFebruary 2025earlier than 55% of them

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Course Description

GNU/Linux Operating System is one of the biggest open source projects, and it is considered the backbone of the internet, driving the majority of web servers, data centers, super computers and serving as the standard for cloud computing, virtualization, and containerization technologies.

Given all these factors, mastering Linux is crucial for enhancing your career prospects, and this course will help you achieve this target.

By the end of this course, all Individuals whether they're recent graduates, career changers from other IT fields, or seasoned professionals, will master Linux Administration and Shell Scripting.


What you will learn in this course:

- Key Concepts about Linux File System.

- How to use the Command Line Interface.

- Scripting in Bash and how to Write Shell scripts to automate system administrative tasks.

- How to manage System files and System packages.

- Archiving And Compressing Files using tar, gzip, bzip2, 7zip...

- Data Manipulation and Text Processing using, sort, uniq, cut, tr, diff, comm...

- Data Manipulation and Regular Expression using awk, grep...

- How to install and use the advanced text editor VIM.

- How to manage System Users, Groups and their permissions.

- Managing Linux Processes and learn how to monitor, start and stop processes.

- Managing Linux Processes and learn how to background and foreground processes.

- Key Concepts about Linux services, Systemd, Systemd unit files, systemd timers...

- Managing Linux Services and learn how to create, start, stop and monitor systemd services

- How to manage System services and Cron jobs.

- Automate System Tasks using Cron Jobs

- Key Concepts about Cryptography.

- How to Secure your data using Encryption/Decryption.

- Key Concepts about Networking: OSI Model, Data Encapsulation, TCP Packets Flow and TCP-3-Way-Handshake...

- Linux Networking Administration.

- Network Troubleshooting.

- Analyzing network traffic.

- Key Concepts about SSH Protocol.

- Remote Servers Administration using SSH protocol.

- Setup and configuration of an SSH Server.

- Secure the SSH Server.

- Key Concepts about FTP and SFTP Protocols.

- Setup and configuration of an FTP Server.

- File Transfer using FTP Protocol.

- Setup and configuration of an SFTP Server.

- Secure File Transfer using SFTP Protocol.



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Instructor Details

Bi lel

I am a passionate cyber security engineer, network administrator, CTF player, and Bug Bounty Hunter, driven by a profound fascination for ethical hacking.

Cyber security is not merely a profession to me, it is a genuine passion that fuels my dedication.


The significance of cyber security cannot be emphasized enough.

In our interconnected world, where nearly every aspect of our lives relies on technology, the consequences of cyber threats can be catastrophic.

Cyber attacks have the potential to result in financial losses, reputational harm, and significant disruptions to businesses and critical infrastructures.


As an instructor, my primary goal is to equip individuals with the indispensable skills of Ethical Hacking, laying a solid foundation for them to pursue a successful career in this field.


In this ever-changing landscape of cyber security, I aim to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Ethical Hacking principles and techniques.

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Reviews

4.5

83 ratings on Udemy

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By Bipin on 11/24/2025

This course is ideal for anyone new to Linux. The content is well-structured, and the instructor’s strong expertise is evident, he presents each topic clearly, precisely, and in an easy-to-follow way, making it very accessible for complete beginners.

By Fabian Mosch on 10/23/2025

Linux is a great operating system and a strong alternative to Windows. Mastering the command line interface (CLI) is one of my goals for this year, and this course is helping me achieve it.

By Paul Denise on 7/10/2025

This was honestly one of the best courses I've ever taken—really complete and deep enough to give a solid understanding of everything about Linux. I really appreciated how practical and easy to follow it was. Awesome job!

By Felix Zimba on 6/24/2025

Solid foundation in Linux and Shell scripting, this course gave me a solid foundation in Linux system administration and Bash scripting. While a few topics could have gone a bit deeper, the overall structure and content were excellent. I'd recommend this to anyone starting their Linux journey or wanting to automate tasks efficiently.

By Ilyes Fehd on 6/21/2025

Perfect for anyone serious about Linux and automation. The instructor has a great teaching style and explains each concept with practical examples. I particularly appreciated the focus on real-world admin tasks—like setting up cron jobs, managing users, and handling file permissions. The Bash scripting section was also excellent that helped me apply what I learned right away.

By Hamdi Ounis on 6/12/2025

Excellent course for mastering Linux! I really enjoyed this course. It covers all the essentials of Linux administration while diving deep into Bash scripting. The lessons are clear and progressive, starting with the basics and gradually building up to advanced scripting and system management techniques. The given examples were a highlight—they made complex concepts much easier to understand. This course gave me the confidence to manage Linux servers.

By Mike Brewer on 6/4/2025

The combination of Bash scripting and Linux administration was exactly what I was looking for to deepen my understanding of system-level tasks. The instructor explained concepts clearly, from basic shell commands to more advanced topics like cron jobs, user permissions, and process management. By the end of the course, I felt much more confident navigating the Linux command line and automating tasks with scripts. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in Linux systems!

By Teddy on 5/17/2025

The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol was clearly explained, accompanied by a detailed, step-by-step guide to its configuration. This course provides an excellent foundation for understanding secure remote access and file transfer. Overall, the content is both informative and well-structured

By Mitchell Johnson on 5/13/2025

This is an awesome course for brushing up on basic Linux stuff. The step-by-step breakdowns were super clear, and picking up shell scripting is a must if you're aiming to be a Linux sysadmin.

By Edgar Larke on 5/7/2025

This is an excellent Linux course for beginners and highly recommend it. As someone with prior programming experience, I found the Bash concepts familiar, but their application in a Linux environment was both new and engaging. This course gave me a solid foundation in writing effective scripts in Linux.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100