Introduction to Linux, Open Source Development and GIT Training in Norfolk

Enroll in or hire us to teach our Introduction to Linux, Open Source Development and GIT class in Norfolk, Virginia by calling us @303.377.6176. Like all HSG classes, Introduction to Linux, Open Source Development and GIT may be offered either onsite or via instructor led virtual training. Consider looking at our public training schedule to see if it is scheduled: Public Training Classes
Provided there are enough attendees, Introduction to Linux, Open Source Development and GIT may be taught at one of our local training facilities.
We offer private customized training for groups of 3 or more attendees.

Course Description

 
This course will introduce you to the world of Linux development and give you the training you need to start working with Linux.
Course Length: 4 Days
Course Tuition: $2250 (US)

Prerequisites

This course is for students who are already experienced computer users on another operating system, but have limited or no experience working in a Linux environment.

Course Outline

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Open Source Software
  3. Why Use Open Source Software?
  4. OSS Licensing and Legal Issues
  5. Linux and the Operating System
  6. Graphical Environments and Interfaces
  7. Getting Help
  8. Text Editors
  9. Shells, bash, and the Command Line
  10. System Components
  11. System Administration
  12. Essential Command Line Tools
  13. Command and Tool Details
  14. Users and Groups
  15. Bash Scripting
  16. Files and Filesystems
  17. Filesystem Layout
  18. Linux Filesystems
  19. Compiling, Linking and Libraries
  20. Java Installation and Environment**
  21. Building RPM and Debian Packages
  22. Introduction to GIT
  23. Git Installation
  24. Git and Revision Control Systems
  25. Using Git: an Example
  26. Git Concepts and Architecture
  27. Managing Files and the Index
  28. Commits
  29. Branches
  30. Diffs
  31. Merges
  32. Managing Local and Remote Repositories
  33. Using Patches

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Linux Unix Uses & Stats

Linux Unix is Used For:
Desktop Mainframe Computers Mobile Devices Embedded Devices
Difficulty
Popularity
Year Created
1991/1971
Pros
Performance:
Linux supports many efficient tools and operates them seamlessly. Because it's architecture is lightweight it runs faster than both Windows 8.1 and 10. 
 
Security:
Because Linux is an open-source software,  anyone can contribute code to help enhance the users’ experience i.e., adding features, fixing bugs, reducing security risks, and more.
 
 
Software Development:
The terminal in Linux is a *wild card*. You can do almost anything with it. This includes software installation, application and server configurations, file system management, and etc.
 
Large-scale:
Open-source projects benefit from having an attentive community. As a result, Linux is more secure than Windows. Instead of installing anti viruses to clean malware, you just have to stick to the recommended repositories. 
 
Efficient: 
Developers have the convenience of running servers, training machine learning models, accessing remote machines, and compiling and running scripts from the same terminal window. 
 
Free: 
Linux is free (you can put it on as many systems as you like) and you can change it to suit your needs.
Cons
Learning Curve: 
Linux is not for everyone, there is a learning curve in switching to Ubuntu. To actually learn Linux efficiently would take a user one to several years.
 
No Tech Support:
Unlike Windows, there isn’t a dedicated tech support, so getting help for things is up to you. 
 
Designer Compatabilty:
Linux is not as user friendly as Windows or as ‘straight out of the box design’ As an example for design choices, Adobe hasn’t released any of its products to Linux users. So it’s impossible to run them directly. The Ubuntu alternative is a free software called GIMP. 
 
Gaming Capabilities: 
Most games aren’t available in Linux. But that’s not to say you can’t make it happen, it's just not as easy.   
Linux Unix Job Market
Average Salary
$85k-$105k
Job Count
n/a
Top Job Locations

New York City
Boston
San Francisco 

Complimentary Skills to have along with Linux Unix
The following are types of jobs that may require Linux skills.  The top 15 job titles on Dice.com that mention Linux in their postings are:
- DevOps Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Java Developer
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Senior Software Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Python Developer
- Linux Systems Administrator
- Software Developer
- System Administrator
- Linux Administrator
- Linux Engineer
- Senior Java Developer
- C++ Developer

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