This is a 3-course series NDG Linux Essentials, NDG Linux I & NDG Linux II. Their details are described below.

NDG Linux Essentials
As one of the most successful open source collaborations, Linux has evolved into the most reliable operating system on the planet. It’s used for embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers for a good reason. NDG Linux Essentials quickly builds your Linux knowledge and prepares you for the Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials certificate, your proof to employers that you know Linux!

NDG Linux I
NDG Linux I provides hands-on labs and activities, ensuring that you grow your expertise. Expect to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking, using virtual machines running Linux. No prerequisite knowledge required, however the concepts in this course are covered at a more challenging pace than in NDG Linux Essentials. This is the first course in a 2-course series together with NDG Linux II.

NDG Linux II
It’s easy to believe that Linux has been around since the mid-‘90s, especially, considering its wide adoption across products, markets and industries. Further mastering Linux installation, configuring and maintenance is key to positioning yourself well and securing the IT administrator job of your choice. This is the second course in a 2-course series, preparing you for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification. Prerequisite NDG Linux I or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

Participants who take part in the NDG Linux training will achieve the following objectives :

• Acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands.
• Understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line.
• Become skilled at using the Linux virtual machine for experiments.
• Gain a working knowledge of the Linux command line.
• Install and configure a computer running Linux.
• Configure basic networking using virtual machines.
• Augment your basic knowledge to become skilled in the Linux command line.
• Configure basic networking, using virtual machines running Linux.
• Perform scripting and data management; learn about interfaces, networking fundamentals and security.

This is the course for aspiring, career-minded Linux system administrators who want to advance their skills and prepare for the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 certification.