Resource for Learning Linux Command Line

I am not looking to really get certified or gain a high level knowledge with Linux but just looking to have a solid understanding of the command line. At work we have several hardware platforms that utilize unix/linux commands, specifcally F5 load balancers. To really get anywhere with troubleshooting these devices you need to know Linux/Unix from the command line persepctive.

What I am trying to get out of this are maybe some resources I could do some quick reads on / use as reference to build a foundational knowlege of the command line and the functions / capabilities within the command line.

Thanks!

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jvrlopez

I'd say the best thing is hands on experience. Get Virtual Box and an Ubuntu image and play around in the terminal. Get to know the common directories and commands.

Danielh22185

jvrlopez wrote: »

I'd say the best thing is hands on experience. Get Virtual Box and an Ubuntu image and play around in the terminal. Get to know the common directories and commands.

I agree and plan on doing that a bit but I would like some foundational knowlege to leverage to do some playing with.

I've been browsing Amazon and these 4 seem to be good introductory books, possibly something along the lines of what I am looking for:

Linux All-in-One For Dummies: Emmett Dulaney: 9780470770191: Amazon.com: Books

Linux for Beginners: An Introduction to the Linux Operating System and Command Line: Jason Cannon: 9781496145093: Amazon.com: Books

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449316697/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=O1KQP3EFKQHF&coliid=I13DSJVAFMK9I2

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1593273894/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=O1KQP3EFKQHF&coliid=I3HAMGPL4ACHZ7