Learn key concepts related to Linux. Install Ubuntu on your computer and in AWS. Master key commands, basics, shortcuts.
InstructorRick CrisciInstruction includes setting up Ubuntu on a local machine or creating an Ubuntu server within the AWS environment.
Editorial course preview
These 2 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
This terminal screenshot demonstrates the detailed output of the ls -l command, revealing file permissions, ownership, and modification dates for directories within the Linux system.
A screenshot of the official Ubuntu installation guide displaying step 4, which instructs users how to boot from a USB flash drive by accessing the system's boot menu.
One sampled review suggests that the course utilizes frequent quizzes paired with specific lecture topics to reinforce command usage and concepts.
The curriculum focuses on basic commands but lacks depth in core system principles like user permissions or networking. A signal from late 2025 suggests the content barely scratches the surface. This signal predates the displayed course update; the update may have addressed it, but the update label does not prove that it was corrected.
One signal from April 2026 identified an outdated package step requiring manual fixes for AWS EC2 instances; while the course was updated in June 2026, this update does not prove a correction has been made.
This trade-off makes sense for beginners who need to quickly gain confidence with the command line or set up a basic server environment without getting bogged down in complex system architecture.
Score breakdown
The curriculum covers essential terminal operations but lacks depth in core system principles like permissions and networking. This signal predates the displayed course update; the update may have addressed it, but the update label does not prove that it was corrected.
Includes practical paths for local and AWS-based Ubuntu deployment alongside frequent knowledge checks.
Instruction is generally described as clear and approachable, though one signal noted a progression glitch.
A signal from April 2026 indicated an outdated package step that may require manual intervention; the June 2026 update label does not confirm a fix.
Aligns well with the goal of providing a basic starting point for those with no prior experience.
