Linux beginner, what do

Any advice on where to start for a linux beginner? Should I start with CompTIA's linux+ or is it ok if I jump right into redhat? The books aren't expensive on amazon and I was thinking about diving into one of them. Recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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chrisone

Start here, its a free course and it is very very good! They will guide you on how to setup a small lab for free as well.

Go here, then scroll down to "Enterprise IT & Linux System Administration Training"
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses

The first 4 courses are free. LFS101 is legendary for starters! This is completely online, free, and is 40-60hrs of content!
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/system-administration-training/introduction-to-linux
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-0

Then once you are done with this intro course, consider LFCS exam over Linux+.

Goodluck!

JockVSJock

MashoTG wrote: »

Any advice on where to start for a linux beginner? Should I start with CompTIA's linux+ or is it ok if I jump right into redhat? The books aren't expensive on amazon and I was thinking about diving into one of them. Recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Get started with RHCSA and Linux Academy...you can thank me later.

Node Man

Do you have a machine running any Linux distro yet?

TheFORCE

Good information.

MashoTG

thanks chrisone and jock, good info. ill tackle what you guys mentioned asap. and Node man, all I got is kali. I read a book on it that was entry level and played around for a bit. but thats it.

thanks again all.

scottctaylor12

I would highly suggest going for the RHCSA! This exam is very practical and you learn the necessities of being a system administrator. I had never touched linux a year ago, and after studying for the RHCSA I am now confident with Linux. Here is what I would recommend you do:
1. Download VirtualBox/VMware Player
2. Download CentOS 7 minimal ISO
3. Visit certdepot.net
4. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Learn each objective one-by-one and you'll have the hang of it in no time!