Linux Utilities Course

Uplatz offers this comprehensive training on Linux Utilities. This is video-based online course (self-paced training). You will be awarded Course Completion Certificate at the end of the course.

Linux utilities are a collection of command-line tools and programs that help users perform system administration, file management, process control, networking, and troubleshooting tasks efficiently. These utilities are fundamental to the Linux operating system and allow users to interact with the system through the terminal or shell.

Linux utilities are essential tools that help users manage files, processes, networks, security, and performance in a Linux environment. Whether for personal use, system administration, or software development, mastering these utilities improves productivity, efficiency, and system reliability.

Linux utilities work by executing commands in the terminal, allowing users to manage files, processes, networks, users, and system configurations. These utilities operate through:

• Command-Line Interface (CLI): Users input commands to perform specific tasks.
• Pipelines and Redirection: Commands can be combined using pipes (|) and redirection (>, <) to manipulate output and input.
• Scripting and Automation: Many utilities can be scripted to automate tasks.
• Permissions and Ownership: Commands interact with files and processes based on user privileges and security settings.

• ls – Lists directory contents.
• cp – Copies files and directories.
• mv – Moves or renames files.
• rm – Deletes files or directories.
• find – Searches for files in a directory hierarchy.

• ps – Displays active processes.
• top / htop – Monitors system performance and running processes.
• kill – Terminates processes.
• nice / renice – Adjusts process priorities.

• whoami – Displays the current user.
• id – Shows user ID and group ID information.
• passwd – Changes user passwords.
• useradd / usermod / userdel – Manages user accounts.

• df – Displays disk space usage.
• du – Shows directory size.
• mount / umount – Mounts and unmounts storage devices.
• fdisk / parted – Manages disk partitions.

• ping – Checks network connectivity.
• netstat / ss – Displays network connections.
• wget / curl – Downloads files from the internet.
• ifconfig / ip – Configures network interfaces.

• uptime – Shows system running time.
• vmstat – Monitors system performance.
• iostat – Displays CPU and disk I/O usage.
• free – Shows memory usage.

• cat – Displays file content.
• grep – Searches for patterns in text.
• sed – Stream editor for modifying text.
• awk – Pattern scanning and text processing.

• chmod – Changes file permissions.
• chown – Modifies file ownership.
• sudo – Executes commands with elevated privileges.
• iptables / firewalld – Configures firewall rules.

• tar – Archives files.
• zip / unzip – Compresses and extracts files.
• rsync – Synchronizes files and directories.
• dd – Copies and converts raw data.

• Efficiency: Command-line utilities allow fast execution of tasks without GUI overhead.
• Automation: Many utilities support scripting, reducing manual work.
• Customization: Users can combine multiple commands to create customized workflows.
• System Stability: Tools help monitor and optimize system performance.
• Security: Utilities provide robust access control, encryption, and network security features.
• Resource Optimization: Tools help manage CPU, memory, and disk usage efficiently.
• Flexibility: Available across different Linux distributions with open-source adaptability.

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Uplatz Certificate of Completion

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• Linux Utilities - all lectures 3:16:35

  • 1: Disk Utilities Preview 24:35
  • 2: Process Utilities 32:41
  • 3: Text Processing Utilities 53:49
  • 4: Miscellaneous Commands 18:34
  • 5: Archive and Compress Utilities - part 1 46:08
  • 6: Archive and Compress Utilities - part 2 20:48

Linux Utilities is available in a range of different distributions that are tailored to the needs and skill of their users. Simple distributions like openSUSE, are great for personal computing, while Linux Ubuntu is ideal for network admins and computer scientists. In reality, Linux is an approachable, open-source, and customizable OS that’s designed to address huge deficiencies in commercial operating systems.

There are 3 primary components of Linux Operating System namely; Kernel, System Library and System Utility. In today's time, we have more quality choices of operating systems than ever before, and choices are always a good thing. Choice inherently means that there are differences, and with computers, that usually leads to specialization.

Linux Utilities - Course Syllabus

• Disk utilities (du, df)
• Process utilities (ps and all options)
• Text processing utilities (head, tail, wc, find, grep etc.)
• Miscellaneous commands
• Compressing and archiving (backup and restore) utilities
• User management, time management and shutdown (init levels)

1. Beginners to Linux: Individuals who are new to Linux and want to learn how to use basic command-line utilities for file management, text processing, and system monitoring.

2. System Administrators: Professionals responsible for managing Linux servers or systems who need to master utilities for automation, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.

3. Developers: Programmers who work in Linux environments and need to use utilities for scripting, debugging, and managing development workflows.

4. IT Professionals: Those in IT roles who want to enhance their Linux skills for tasks like network configuration, security, and system maintenance.

5. Students and Enthusiasts: Individuals studying computer science or IT, or hobbyists interested in learning Linux for personal projects or certifications.

6. DevOps Engineers: Professionals who need to use Linux utilities for continuous integration, deployment, and infrastructure management.

7. Data Scientists/Analysts: Those who work with large datasets and need to use Linux tools for data processing, manipulation, and analysis.

8. Cybersecurity Professionals: Individuals who use Linux utilities for security analysis, penetration testing, and system hardening.

Passion and zeal to achieve your goals!

• Linux Programmer
• Linux Developer
• Software Developer
• Linux Kernel Developer
• Cloud Engineer/Architect
• Cloud Network Architect
• System Administrator
• Systems Support Analyst (Linux)
• IT Support Engineer - Linux
• DevOps Engineer
• Linux Engineer CI/CD
• Linux Platform Engineer
• Embedded Linux Engineer
• Linux Systems Administrator
• Linux Architect
• Linux Integration/DevOps Engineer
• Platform/Infrastructure Engineer

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