Choosing a Linux Distribution
2h 46mBeginner2022-01-21
Authors
Scott Simpson
Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn
Course details
Linux distributions provide a set of tools and decisions about how a Linux system should operate. There are thousands of Linux distros out there, and choosing one to use can be overwhelming. In this course, Scott Simpson surveys the differences between distributions and demonstrates the basic installation and usage of a variety of popular distributions. He shows you the differences between package managers, system managers, release models, and the intended audiences for these distributions.
Skills covered
Operating System DistributionLinuxIT Help DeskOpen SourceDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Choosing a Linux distribution
- Lab setup
Distribution Basics
- What is a Linux distribution
- Distribution history
- The Linux kernel
- System management
- Software management
- Desktop environments
- Release models and support
Choosing a Distro
- Similarities and differences
- Evaluating your needs
- Distro hopping
Exploring Debian Linux
- Exploring Debian Linux
- Installing Debian Linux
- Using Debian Linux
Exploring Linux Mint
- Exploring Linux Mint
- Installing Linux Mint
- Using Linux Mint
Exploring Ubuntu Linux
- Exploring Ubuntu Linux
- Installing Ubuntu Linux
- Using Ubuntu Linux
Exploring Fedora Linux
- Exploring Fedora Linux
- Installing Fedora Linux
- Using Fedora Linux
Exploring openSUSE Linux
- Exploring openSUSE Linux
- Installing openSUSE Linux
- Using openSUSE Linux
Exploring Arch Linux
- Exploring Arch Linux
- Installing Arch Linux
- Using Arch Linux
Exploring Alpine Linux
- Exploring Alpine Linux
- Installing Alpine Linux
- Using Alpine Linux
Conclusion
- Next steps