Day One
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 6 minutes and 46 seconds
Students: 1,948
Rating: 4.8/5
In this lesson, you will learn how to install a Linux system and connect to it, whether that be on Mac or Windows. You'll also learn how to install Linux from scratch.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what a Linux distribution is, what the most common Linux distributions are, and how to choose the right one for you
- Learn how to install VirtualBox on Windows and Mac
- Learn how to install Linux using an image for VirtualBox
- Understand common issues that may arise with VirtualBox and how to deal with them
- Learn how to install CentOS from scratch
- Learn how to connect to a Linux system
Intended Audience
- Anyone with little to no knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more about the operating system
- Professionals who want to learn about Linux to enhance their career prospects
Prerequisites
This is a beginner-level lesson so there are no prerequisites, but an interest in Linux and programming knowledge in general would be beneficial.
Resources
The external resources for this lesson can be found here:
- Installing Linux Using an Image for VirtualBox - https://www.linuxtrainingacademy.com/vdi/
- Installing CentOS from Scratch - https://centos.org/download/
Covered Topics