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Linux for Cloud & DevOps Engineers (Udemy.com)

Linux basics about files, directories, installations, networking, system configuration, user management etc...

4.6
5,289 reviews

Created by: AR Shankar

Last updated September 2026

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AR Shankar's Linux course is a short, beginner-level primer: 43 lectures across 11 sections, about 4.7 hours in total. It starts with what an operating system is, then moves through files and directories, user management, software installs, services, and a block of extra topics that covers things like grep, sed, find and cron. It was last updated in September 2026, so it has been refreshed recently. It is built for people heading toward cloud or DevOps work who have never touched a Linux server.

Reviewers like the pace and the teaching. The instructor demos each command, and students call the explanations precise, structured and easy to follow, even if they knew nothing about Linux going in. One says it is pure learning with no filler. The complaints are specific. One reviewer hit configuration steps that did not match the demo and had to sort them out manually. A Spanish-language reviewer found the ending incomplete, with outdated network commands. Still, about 89 percent of ratings are four or five stars, and roughly 2 percent are one or two.

Value-wise it is tight. Sections like System Management, Process Management and Networking get one or two short lectures each, and there are no quizzes or coding exercises, so practice is up to the student. The course page also talks about Bash scripting, CI/CD and production troubleshooting, but the section list does not show a scripting section. Treat it as a quick foundation, then move to something deeper for scripting and troubleshooting. One reviewer suggests watching at 2x if you already know the basics.

Best forComplete beginners aiming at cloud or DevOps who want a quick, structured first pass at Linux in under five hours.
Skip it ifYou already use Linux daily or want real depth on scripting, networking and troubleshooting.

Pros

  • Instructor demos every command, so beginners can follow along step by step
  • Short at about 4.7 hours, easy to finish in a weekend or two
  • Covers files, users, permissions, services, cron, grep, sed and find
  • Refreshed in September 2026 and rated 4.6 from about 5,300 reviews

Cons

  • Some demo configurations did not match what students saw, forcing manual fixes
  • Network commands in the later lessons are called outdated by one reviewer
  • Thin on depth: one or two lectures each for networking, processes and system management
great lectures, i had no idea about linux but now i know a lot, the lectures are very structured, and in easy beginner friendly language.
Gaurav Mishra, a student

Beginner level fits: it assumes only basic computer skills. Anyone already using Linux will find it slow.

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What you will learn

  • Build and manage Linux servers confidently for real-world Cloud and DevOps projects, from initial configuration to day-to-day administration.
  • Apply Linux skills in practical Cloud and DevOps environments, including application deployment, server management, CI/CD workflows, and production troubleshoot
  • Automate Linux administration and repetitive DevOps tasks using Bash/Shell scripting and command-line tools.
  • Troubleshoot real-world Linux issues involving processes, services, networking, permissions, storage, logs, and system performance.
  • Master the essential Linux commands, file system, permissions, users, groups, and process management required for Cloud and DevOps environments.

Course content

11 sections · 43 lectures · 4.7 hours of video 4 articles

  1. 1Introduction 5 free previews9 lectures · 32 min
  2. 2Files and Directories 1 free preview6 lectures · 43 min
  3. 3Manage Files and Directories 1 free preview6 lectures · 38 min
  4. 4User Management 1 free preview6 lectures · 40 min
  5. 5System Management1 lecture · 8 min
  6. 6Software Management2 lectures · 9 min
  7. 7Networking2 lectures · 14 min
  8. 8Services2 lectures · 15 min
  9. 9Process Management1 lecture · 11 min
  10. 10Other Topics7 lectures · 1.2 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Beginners who want to transition into Cloud, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles and need hands-on Linux experience.
  • Students and IT professionals preparing for Linux, Cloud, and DevOps interviews who want practical, project-based experience.
  • DevOps professionals who want to improve their Linux troubleshooting, Bash scripting, server management, and real-world problem-solving skills.
  • Developers and engineers who work with Cloud infrastructure and want to become more confident with Linux servers, command-line tools, and automation.
  • IT professionals and system administrators who want to strengthen their Linux administration and troubleshooting skills for Cloud and DevOps environments.

What you need before you start

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • No prior Linux, Cloud, or DevOps experience is required. The course is designed to build practical Linux skills step by step.

How it compares

Against the other 124 rated Udemy courses in Linux on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 73% of them
  • Reviews5,289#14 of 125 by number of reviews
  • Length4.7 hoursshorter than 66% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 95% of them

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Course Description

As you all know, in the current IT market, Linux became a pre-request to learn most of the trending technologies. The IT industry also uses Linux as its base Operating System in most cases. Hence this course helps you to understand how Linux works from the basics. Once you learn and complete this course, you can be able to

Fulfill your regular tasks on the Linux server

Quickly start learning trending technologies like AWS, Azure, GCP, DevOps, Python, BigData, DataScience, etc..

During this course, we are going to cover various concepts like

what is an operating system

How Linux works

Linux Basic commands

how to edit a file

how to read information from a file

creating a file or directory

managing files and directories

system management

networking

port numbers

software management

services like http, ssh, telnet and etc

process management

Archiving files or directories

crontab and its examples

link files

File permissions like read, write and execute

grep command

sed command

find command

cp, mv, find, cd, diff, chmod, chown, file, hostname ping, get, ifconfig, telnet, curl, yum, ps -ef, kill, fg, bg, top, ip addr, gzip, gunzip, tar, crontab, scp, ln, find, date, cal, uptime, whoami, finger, user, id, man, username, who, ls, cat, less, more, head, tail, page, touch, nano, vi, rm, mkdir, rmdir,


cp, mv, find, cd, diff, chmod, chown, file, hostname ping, get, ifconfig, telnet, curl, yum, ps -ef, kill, fg, bg, top, ip addr, gzip, gunzip, tar, crontab, scp, ln, find, date, cal, uptime, whoami, finger, user, id, man, username, who, ls, cat, less, more, head, tail, page, touch, nano, vi, rm, mkdir,


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Instructor Details

AR Shankar

I am a dedicated DevOps Consultant with a strong specialization in AWS and DevOps practices. Over the past seven years, I've had the privilege of providing training to numerous students, helping them navigate the complexities of this field. My experience spans across various cutting-edge technologies, and I'm committed to constantly enhancing my skills to align with the ever-evolving landscape of IT.

What truly drives me is my passion for continuous learning and teaching. I invest significant time in thorough research when developing course content, always striving to build a solid foundation for my students by starting from the basics. My goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge they need to excel in the dynamic world of DevOps and AWS technology.

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4.6

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By Ambara Joshi on 4/30/2026

The course was good but as some points the configurations were mismatching so the things were little different and you have to manually do each and every configurations which wasted my time otherwise the course was really good.

By Ximena Flores on 2/9/2026

Curso incompleto, arranca bien pero al final hay muchos comandos de network desactualizados, podria ser mejor

By Shivali Bajpai on 11/11/2025

good way to start the linux, explanation is very precise and instructor shows every demo which makes learning easy

By Gaurav Mishra on 10/10/2025

great lectures, i had no idea about linux but now i know a lot, the lectures are very structured, and in easy beginner friendly language.

By petros Tilahun on 3/7/2025

I really enjoyed this course! The content was well-structured, and the instructor explained concepts clearly. The practical examples and exercises helped reinforce my understanding. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn Linux basics about files, directories, installations, networking, system configuration, user management etc

By Anonymized User on 4/19/2024

One of the best courses I have taken on Udemy platform. Mr. Shankar has illustrated linux as KG teacher would teach 5 year old, Simple and easy. Thank you very much for your hard-work. Keenly waiting to watch and learn a course on Shell Scripting from you.

By Kelandama on 5/16/2023

One of those rare courses where the instructor says "For Beginners" and actually delivers on that in the framing of the descriptions. I'd thoroughly recommend it for Linux beginners.

By Giri Mamidi on 6/9/2022

Satisfied with the overall content of this course. Impressed by the teaching of the instructor AR Shankar. Each and every topic is easy to understand, simple and clear. Good learning experience. All thanks to the instructor.

By VENKATA REDDY N on 11/10/2021

Hi AR Shankar, Thank you so Much..... Your way of explanation is too good and easy to understand each and every topic please do a videos on all other topics please put in udemy. I bought all your courses in udemy (Linux, Git, Maven, Sonar), waiting for remaining DevOps course videos (Docker, Kubernates, Terraform..etc)

By Er.Prakash Aryal on 9/21/2021

This course is suitable for beginners who wants to start journey in Linux OS. REALLY AMAZING COURSE. English language is intermediate that makes some disturb. Thanks a lot

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  • Video Duration: icon 4.7h
  • Price: $10.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon September 2026
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:43 in 11 sections
  • Students:61,900
  • Subtitles:4 languages
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