Intro to Linux

CYBER.ORG's Intro to Linux is a comprehensive semester-long course geared toward educators teaching high school Linux administration and management.

With over fifty lesson topics and a plethora of activities, Intro to Linux provides the rigor and relevance expected for top quality Linux education. Not only does the course introduce the breadth of Linux concepts and skills, it also prepares students to verify their technical know-how through the CompTIA Linux+ certification.

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Career & Technical Education

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Overview

Labs in this course are designed for use with the CYBER.ORG Range at no cost to all US K-12 Educators. More than just a course on “how to use Linux”, Intro to Linux lays a foundation of understanding Linux fundamentals, system architecture, installation and package management, GNU and Unix commands, device management, file systems, and a variety of essential Linux administration tools – all the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin a future in the IT workforce.

Standard Frameworks

CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Objectives

What You'll Teach

Unit 1 - FSH, Using CLI, and File Editing

Students will understand the Linux file system and explore some of the ways it can be managed and controlled through various features of the Linux operating system.

Unit 2 - User Accounts and Management

Students will learn to manage the complete Linux account lifecycle, from creating and configuring user accounts to setting permissions and troubleshooting issues.

Unit 3 - Services and Networking

Students will explore how Linux services and networking operate together to enable secure and reliable communication.

Unit 4 - Install, Make, and Configure

Students will learn how software configuration impacts system behavior and performance.

Unit 5 - Storage

Students will explore how Linux storage solutions and file systems are managed to maintain data integrity, performance, and scalability.

Unit 6 - Git, Containers, and Cloud

Students will explore how Git and containers support modern software development and deployment.

Unit 7 - Boot and Processes

Students will examine the Linux boot process and learn how system startup connects to overall performance.

Unit 8 - Security

Students will apply best practices and tools to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access, malware, and vulnerabilities.