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Introduction to Linux
Orient yourself to Linux and the ideas that make the rest of the operating system easier to understand.
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Processes &
Learn Linux by building mental models, not memorising commands.
A structured collection of interactive GNU Group reference workbenches covering Linux foundations, administration, operations, troubleshooting and automation. Start at the beginning or jump directly to the topic you need.
Your Linux learning journey
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Stage 01
Foundation
Build orientation first: Linux concepts, navigation, files and the editor skills that support everything else.
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Foundation
Linux Fundamentals & Essential Concepts
Reinforce the essential points every new Linux learner should recognise before moving into administration.
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Foundation
Filesystem Navigation
Learn how Linux organises paths and directories and how to move through a system confidently.
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Foundation
File Management
Work with files and directories using the everyday operations that underpin practical Linux administration.
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Foundation
Vim Editor
Develop enough Vim fluency to inspect and edit configuration files without getting trapped in the editor.
Stage 02
Administration
Move from navigation into operating a Linux system: identity, permissions, software, processes, services and storage.
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Administration
Users & Groups
Understand Linux identities and the user/group model used to control ownership and access.
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Administration
Linux Permissions
Build a practical model for ownership and read/write/execute permissions instead of memorising numeric modes.
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Administration
Package Management
Learn the role of packages, repositories and package managers in keeping Linux software controlled and maintainable.
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Administration
Processes & ps
Understand processes, process identifiers and the practical information exposed by Linux process inspection tools.
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Administration
Service Management & systemd
Work with Linux services and build the operational model behind service state, startup and troubleshooting.
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Administration
Storage & Disk Usage
Build confidence reading filesystem capacity and storage usage before progressing to deeper storage administration.
Stage 03
Operate & Troubleshoot
Connect the pieces: understand network behaviour, read evidence and develop a systematic troubleshooting habit.
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Operations
Linux Networking Basics
Develop a practical networking model for addresses, routes, name resolution and connectivity checks.
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Operations
Logs & Troubleshooting
Use logs and observable evidence to move from symptoms toward causes with a repeatable diagnostic approach.
Stage 04
Automate
Turn repetitive command-line work into reusable shell logic and begin thinking like an operator who automates safely.
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Automation
Shell Scripting Fundamentals
Move from individual commands to basic scripts and reusable automation patterns, with the enhanced voice-enabled reference.
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How to use the Academy
- New to Linux? Follow modules 01 → 14 in order.
- Already administering Linux? Jump directly to the topic you need and return to the pathway when convenient.
- Use the workbenches actively: run commands in a safe lab, answer the checks, and revisit concepts you cannot yet explain in your own words.
- Use “Mark complete” here only as a personal overview; individual workbench progress remains separate.
Use a lab or non-production system for experiments. Review commands before executing them on production infrastructure.