Linux: Overview and Installation

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Set up an environment for learning Linux. Learn how to install CentOS on a virtual machine and explore GNOME, the open-source desktop environment for Linux.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
What you should know

1. Linux Overview

The origins of Linux
Open source software
Choosing a Linux distribution

2. Preinstallation

Install VirtualBox
Manage VirtualBox with the GUI
Before installing Linux

3. Installing CentOS

Creating a CentOS VM
Install CentOS Linux from DVD ISO
Install CentOS Linux from a network
Virtual machine snapshots

4. Postinstallation

Update system software
Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Linux
Configure basic system settings
Customize GNOME 3 desktop
Explore GNOME 3 desktop
GNOME 3 overview mode

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Grant McWilliams

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