Linux Essentials / Fundamentals | Training

📚 Beginner 3 Weeks 🏷️ Linux 👨‍🏫 Muzhgan Jallal

Exam Code 010-160

Level Beginner

Duration 3 Weeks

Format Live Online

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Overview

Course Overview

Linux is everywhere in modern IT, from servers and data centers to cloud platforms, networking, cybersecurity and DevOps.

If you are new to Linux, it can initially feel unfamiliar. TechHub's Linux Fundamentals & Essentials course is designed to make that first step simple and practical.

You will start with the basics and gradually learn how to work confidently with a Linux system. You will use the command line, work with files and directories, manage users and permissions, search and process information, install software, understand basic networking and security, create archives and write simple Bash scripts.

The course follows the LPI Linux Essentials 1.6 objectives, while TechHub focuses on practical exercises so you can apply what you learn instead of simply memorizing commands. LPI's objectives cover Linux and open source, command-line skills, files and directories, scripting, system basics, networking, users, groups, security and permissions.

This course is also a strong starting point for students who want to continue toward RHCSA, Linux System Administration, AWS, DevOps, Docker or Kubernetes.

What You'll Learn

Linux command-line operations
Files and directories
Permissions
Users and groups
Processes
System information
Networking
Package management
Archives and compression
Basic security
Bash scripting
Troubleshooting

📋 What You'll Be Able To Do ▼

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Explain what Linux is and understand its role in modern IT.
Understand the difference between Linux distributions and major distribution families.
Understand the basics of open source software and licensing.
Identify common Linux and open source applications.
Understand the basic components of a Linux operating system.
Work comfortably with the Linux command line.
Use Bash and common Linux commands.
Navigate the Linux filesystem.
Create, copy, move, rename and delete files and directories.
Search for files and information from the command line.
Use pipes and input/output redirection.
Understand basic regular expressions.
Create and extract compressed archives.
Understand Linux processes, logs and system information.
Perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting.
Understand IPv4, IPv6, DNS and basic networking concepts.
Understand Linux users, groups and account types.
Create and manage users and groups.
Understand file ownership and permissions.
Use chmod, chown and related commands.
Understand basic Linux security practices.
Use a basic command-line editor such as Nano.
Create and execute simple Bash scripts.
Understand variables, arguments, loops and exit status.
Build a solid foundation for further Linux and IT training.
Prepare for the LPI Linux Essentials 010-160 examination.

Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Structured learning from fundamentals to advanced administration

📚 Course Curriculum ▼

Module 1 — Linux Community & Open Source

1.1 Linux Evolution & Popular Operating Systems

What is Linux?
Linux history and development
Linux Kernel and operating system
Linux distributions
Debian
Ubuntu
Red Hat
CentOS
openSUSE
SUSE
Linux Mint
Raspberry Pi and Raspbian
Android and Linux
Linux in embedded systems
Linux in the cloud

1.2 Major Open Source Applications

Open Source desktop applications
LibreOffice
Thunderbird
Firefox
GIMP
Nextcloud
ownCloud
Web servers
Apache HTTPD
NGINX
MariaDB
MySQL
NFS
Samba
Programming languages
C
Java
JavaScript
Perl
Python
PHP
Package management tools
dpkg
apt-get
rpm
yum

These application areas and examples are directly represented in LPI's version 1.6 objectives.

1.3 Open Source Software & Licensing

What is Open Source?
Free Software vs. Open Source
FOSS and FLOSS
Open Source philosophy
Open Source Initiative
Free Software Foundation
Open Source licenses
GPL
BSD
Creative Commons
Copyleft
Permissive licenses
Open Source business models

1.4 ICT Skills & Working in Linux

Basic computer skills
Linux desktop
Browser usage
Web searching
Privacy basics
Password security
Terminal and console
Working with Open Source applications
Linux in business
Linux in cloud computing
Linux and virtualization

📚 Module 2 — Finding Your Way on a Linux System ▼

2.1 Command Line Basics

What is the command line?
Shell and Bash
Terminal
Command syntax
Commands and arguments
Options
Environment variables
PATH
export
echo
history
type
Quoting
Basic command execution

2.2 Getting Help in Linux

Why documentation matters
man pages
info pages
/usr/share/doc/
locate
Finding command documentation
Reading command options
Troubleshooting using documentation

2.3 Directories & Listing Files

Linux file system
Files and directories
Home directories
Root directory
Absolute paths
Relative paths
Hidden files
Hidden directories
ls
cd
.
..
~
Recursive directory listing

2.4 Creating, Moving & Deleting Files

File names
Case sensitivity
Creating files
touch
Creating directories
mkdir
Removing directories
rmdir
Copying files
cp
Moving files
mv
Removing files
rm
Simple wildcards and globbing

📚 Module 3 — The Power of the Command Line ▼

3.1 Archives & Compression

What is an archive?
Backup concepts
tar
Creating archives
Extracting archives
gzip
bzip2
xz
zip
unzip
Compression vs. archiving
Practical backup exercises

3.2 Searching & Extracting Information

Searching files
Reading text files
grep
less
cat
head
tail
sort
cut
wc
Pipes
Input redirection
Output redirection
Standard input
Standard output
Standard error
Basic Regular Expressions
.
[ ]
*
?

3.3 Basic Shell Scripting

What is shell scripting?
Why automate repetitive tasks?
Bash scripts
Shebang
/bin/bash
Variables
Script arguments
echo
Exit status
for loops
Simple scripts
Creating executable scripts
Running scripts
vi
nano

LPI assigns a weight of 4 to basic scripting in the version 1.6 objectives, making it the highest-weight individual objective in that version.

📚 Module 4 — The Linux Operating System ▼

4.1 Choosing an Operating System

Linux vs. Windows
Linux vs. macOS
GUI vs. command line
Linux distributions
Stable releases
Beta releases
Distribution maintenance cycles
Choosing an appropriate Linux distribution

4.2 Computer Hardware

Computer hardware basics
Motherboard
CPU
RAM
Power supply
Storage devices
Hard drives
SSDs
Partitions
Optical drives
Peripherals
/dev/sd*
Hardware drivers

4.3 Where Data is Stored

Linux file system locations
Programs
Configuration files
Processes
Memory
System messages
Logs
/etc/
/var/log/
/boot/
/proc/
/dev/
/sys/
ps
top
free
syslog
dmesg

4.4 Basic Linux Networking

What is a computer network?
LAN
Internet
Routers
IPv4
IPv6
IP addresses
Network configuration
DNS
/etc/resolv.conf
/etc/hosts
ip addr
ip route
route
ifconfig
netstat
ss
ping
host

📚 Module 5 — Security & File Permissions ▼

5.1 Users & Basic Security

Root user
Standard users
System users
User IDs
etc/passwd
etc/shadow
etc/group
id
who
w
last
sudo
su
Basic password security

5.2 Creating Users & Groups

Users and groups
User IDs
Group IDs
Creating users
useradd
Creating groups
groupadd
Setting passwords
passwd
/etc/skel/
Basic user management

5.3 File Permissions & Ownership

Linux ownership
User ownership
Group ownership
Read permission
Write permission
Execute permission
File permissions
Directory permissions
ls -l
ls -a
chmod
chown
Permission examples
Practical permission exercises

5.4 Special Directories & Files

/tmp
/var/tmp
Temporary files
Sticky Bit
Symbolic links
ln -s
ls -d
Special files and directories

📌 Prerequisites ▼

No previous Linux experience is required.

Basic computer knowledge is recommended.

You should be comfortable using a computer, working with files and folders, and using a web browser.

The LPI Linux Essentials certification itself has no prerequisites.

🎯 Why Learn This Course? ▼

Linux is a foundation for many areas of IT.

Whether you want to become a system administrator, cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity professional or network engineer, understanding Linux will give you a strong technical advantage.

At TechHub, this course is designed to be the starting point of your Linux learning path.

A typical progression can be:

Linux Fundamentals & Essentials → RHCSA → RHCE → Docker → Kubernetes → Cloud → DevOps

You do not need to be a programmer or an experienced IT professional to start. The course begins with the basics and builds your skills step by step.

👥 Target Audience ▼

This course is suitable for:

Students starting a career in IT
Computer science and IT students
Beginners interested in Linux
IT support technicians
Junior system administrators
Network support professionals
Software developers
Cloud computing beginners
DevOps beginners
Cybersecurity beginners
Anyone preparing for LPI Linux Essentials

It is particularly useful for people who have heard about Linux but have never worked seriously with the command line.

💼 Career Opportunities ▼

Linux knowledge can help you move toward a variety of IT careers, including:

IT Support Technician
Linux Support Technician
Junior Linux Administrator
Junior System Administrator
NOC Technician
Technical Support Engineer
Junior Cloud Engineer
Junior DevOps Engineer
Network Support Technician
Cybersecurity Support Technician

Linux Essentials is also a good foundation before moving into more advanced Linux administration and professional certifications. LPI describes the certificate as an introduction to its broader and more advanced Linux certification track.

📝 Exam Details ▼

LPI Linux Essentials

Exam Detail	Information
Certification	LPI Linux Essentials
Exam Code	010-160
Objective Version	1.6
Exam	Linux Essentials 010
Questions	40
Duration	60 minutes
Prerequisites	None
Passing Score	500 / 800
Certificate Validity	Lifetime
Exam Type	Computer-based exam
Exam Languages	English, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish
Exam Provider	Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

LPI's current certification overview confirms version 1.6, exam code 010-160, 40 questions, 60 minutes, no prerequisites, and lifetime validity.

LPI's published 2026 article also states the minimum passing score as 500 out of 800.

Exam objective structure

Topic	Main Area
Topic 1	Linux Community & Career in Open Source
Topic 2	Finding Your Way on a Linux System
Topic 3	The Power of the Command Line
Topic 4	The Linux Operating System
Topic 5	Security & File Permissions

The five-topic structure and individual objective weights come directly from LPI's version 1.6 objectives.

Methodology

Our Learning Methodology

A structured approach to building practical skills

Learn

Understand the concept through expert-led instruction

Practice

Follow guided exercises to reinforce learning

Build

Complete practical labs in real environments

Validate

Take quizzes and exam simulations to test your skills

Instructor

Learn From An Expert

Experienced technology professional with real-world expertise

Muzhgan Jallal

Lead Instructor

A certified professional with extensive experience in the field. Passionate about helping students build practical skills that lead to rewarding careers.

5+Years Experience

500+Students Trained

10+Certifications

Certification

Prepare For Your Certification With Confidence

Comprehensive exam preparation for industry-recognized certifications

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LPI Linux Essentials

010-160

Duration: 60 minutes
Passing Score: 500 / 800
Validity: Lifetime

Why TechHub

Why Learn With TechHub?

Practical, career-focused education designed for real-world success

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Hands-On Learning

Practice instead of simply watching. Build skills through real labs.

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Industry-Focused

Learn skills used in real production environments.

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Practical Labs

Work with realistic scenarios and exercises.

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Expert Instruction

Learn from experienced professionals.

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Exam Preparation

Practice certification-style scenarios.

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Career-Focused

Build skills for real job roles.

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