Learning Fedora Linux

1h 10mBeginner2019-05-29

Authors

Scott Simpson

Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn

Course details

Using Fedora, you’ll stay on the cutting edge of new software releases in the Linux world. Fedora is used by over a million people, ranging from software developers, to system administrators, to Linux enthusiasts. In this course, learn about the philosophy of Fedora and how to install it. Explore the GNOME desktop environment and discover how to use some of the apps that come with it. Plus, learn how to manage the system settings, users, and software both in the GUI and at the command line.

Learning objectives
Working with files and folders on the GNOME desktop
Adding new users
Customizing the GNOME environment
Working at the command line
Managing software with DNF
Using DNF to switch the desktop environment
Managing services and processes

Skills covered

FedoraRed HatLinuxNetwork AdministrationLearningProgramming LanguagesNetwork and System AdministrationOpen SourceSoftware Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learning Fedora

1. Fedora

02 - What is Fedora
03 - Downloading Fedora Workstation
04 - Installing Fedora on a virtual machine
05 - Creating and using an installation disk

2. Exploring the GNOME Desktop

06 - Navigating the GNOME desktop
07 - Using the GNOME desktop with keyboard shortcuts
08 - Exploring the included apps
09 - Working with files and folders
10 - Updating and installing software
11 - Exploring system settings
12 - Managing users
13 - Modifying the GNOME environment

3. Working at the Command Line

14 - Working at the command line
15 - Exploring the Linux file system

4. Managing the System

16 - Managing software with DNF
17 - Using a different desktop environment
18 - Managing desktop software with Flatpak
19 - Managing services
20 - Managing processes
21 - Exploring logs
22 - Upgrading to a new release

Conclusion

23 - Next steps