COURSE OVERVIEW: I took this Linux class through the Cisco Networking Academy Website. The course covered the basics of Linux and the Command Line, including working with files, directories, compression, and pipes. It also covered basic scripting, processes, and network configuration as well as system security, users, and permissions.

COURSE REFLECTION: As was said in the course, “Windows makes easy tasks easy. Linux makes difficult tasks possible.” Linux Essentials introduced me to working exclusively from the terminal, without a point-and-click GUI. I learned commands to zip and unzip files, move files, and configure directories, among other file management techniques. I learned to use Man Pages to find commands I needed (but didn’t yet know) as well as Info Pages to help review those commands. I was able to complete tasks I had done previously using Microsoft Windows with the command line in Linux, like securing my system. I used Ubuntu Linux, but also learned about RedHat systems and other variations.

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