Linux & Systems¶

Welcome to the Linux & Systems section! This section covers Linux fundamentals, system administration, and hosting technologies essential for DevOps professionals.

Learning Objectives¶

By completing this section, you will:

Master Linux command line and system administration
Understand web server configuration and management
Learn advanced hosting and infrastructure concepts
Develop troubleshooting and debugging skills
Understand system performance and monitoring

Section Contents¶

Linux Introduction ¶

Learn Linux fundamentals, command line basics, and system administration concepts.

Web Hosting ¶

Understand web server technologies, LAMP stack, and hosting management.

Advanced Hosting ¶

Explore advanced hosting concepts, load balancing, and scaling strategies.

Troubleshooting Tools ¶

Master debugging tools, log analysis, and system troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisites¶

Basic computer literacy
Completed Fundamentals section
Access to a Linux environment (VM, container, or cloud instance)

Learning Path¶

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    A[Linux Introduction] --> B[Web Hosting]
    B --> C[Advanced Hosting]
    A --> D[Troubleshooting Tools]
    C --> D

Why This Matters¶

Linux skills are essential for DevOps because:

Server Management: Most cloud and on-premise servers run Linux
Automation: Shell scripting and command line automation
Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes run on Linux
CI/CD: Build agents and deployment targets are typically Linux
Monitoring: System monitoring and log analysis on Linux systems

Proceed when you are comfortable with these Linux fundamentals.