Introduction to Linux
Workshop

Linux runs on the majority of all web servers and shapes cloud infrastructure and development environments. Yet many IT professionals lack the fundamentals, especially when coming from a Windows background. Which distribution fits? How does the file system work without drive letters? And why is the command line so important? On day one you learn Linux from scratch. You compare distributions and desktop environments, open the terminal, and navigate the file system with confidence. Every concept is explained in comparison to Windows so the transition feels natural. Day two covers users, permissi

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Workshop overview

Duration, per-participant price and logistics for Introduction to Linux.

On-site options

  • Live online or on-site at your location

  • In-house: content, duration and focus can be tailored

  • Flexible dates, from 1 participant

  • German; English on request

  • Preconfigured cloud lab (also on-site)

  • Open groups: max. 8 people

  • Seat price same as online: €721.50 × days, excl. VAT

  • On-site in-house: individual quote (travel/logistics as incurred)

  • No published flat on-site surcharge

  • You provide the training room and internet

  • Open sessions: 09:00–16:00 (CET/CEST)

Curriculum

Day-by-day agenda and topics from the official syllabus.

Day 1: Get to know Linux, install it, and navigate the terminal

  • What Is Linux? History, Philosophy, and Distributions
  • Install Linux and Explore the Desktop Environment
  • The Terminal: Shell, Commands, and First Steps
  • File System and Directory Structure
  • Read, Search, and Process Files
Day 1

Day 2: Understand users, permissions, processes, and networking

  • Users, Groups, and Permissions
  • Text Editors: nano and vim
  • Processes and System Services
  • Network Basics and SSH
  • Installing Software: Package Managers Compared
Day 2

Day 3: Compare shells, write scripts, and apply everything in a hands-on project

  • Bash vs. ZSH: Comparing Shells
  • Shell Scripting Basics
  • Pipes, Redirects, and Text Processing
  • Modern CLI Tools and Productivity Tips
  • Hands-On Project: From Problem to Solution
Day 3

Workshop schedule

Published daily rhythm. Topics are listed in the curriculum.

09:00–16:00 (CET/CEST)

Official window for open sessions.

Frame

09:00 – Introductions

On day 1: meet the instructor and participants, plus the agenda and workshop structure.

Day 1

09:00 – Q&A

On later days, resolve open questions from the previous day before the day’s topics (usually 09:00–09:30 or 09:00–10:00).

Later days

Content blocks follow the curriculum

Theory and hands-on in the morning and afternoon blocks. The topic list is in the curriculum above.

Topics

12:00–13:00 – Lunch

A shared break before the afternoon.

Break

16:00–16:30 – Q&A

End of the day: questions, exchange and wrap-up.

Close

Prerequisites

What participants should bring.

Hardware

Your own notebook (Linux, macOS or Windows) with permission to install software. Devices available at extra cost.

HardwareNotebook

Environment

Each participant works in a provided cloud lab. Local installation of the training stack is not required.

LabCloud

Prerequisites

Basic Linux/terminal skills are helpful.

Prerequisites

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