What you'll learn:
- Learning Ubuntu Linux Server Basics and Learn how to install Ubuntu on a virtual machine or directly on your computer and start performing common tasks: working with files, listening to music, editing photos, backing up your data, and sharing files with other users
Welcome! In this course, you will learn how to install and navigate Ubuntu Desktop 18.04, one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions available today. Designed for personal computers and laptops, Ubuntu Desktop provides a modern and intuitive interface along with a wide range of applications suitable for everyday tasks.
You’ll begin by learning how to install Ubuntu on a virtual machine or directly on your computer. Once installed, you’ll explore the GNOME desktop environment, connect to the internet, work with files and folders, browse the web, and use pre-installed applications like LibreOffice, media players, and image editors. You’ll also learn how to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and back up and share your data securely.
For users who want to go further, this course introduces the Linux terminal, providing you with essential command-line skills that can boost your productivity and prepare you for more advanced Linux administration tasks.
Hands-on demo labs include:
Dual boot setup: Ubuntu and Windows 10
Essential Ubuntu 18 commands and practical demonstrations
By the end of this course, you’ll be confident navigating Ubuntu Desktop, managing files, using applications efficiently, and understanding the security and customization options available. Whether you’re switching from Windows or Mac, or preparing for a Linux-based work environment, this course will give you the skills to get up and running with Ubuntu Desktop quickly and efficiently.
