This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python scripting, Linux command line basics, Git version control, Docker, and networking fundamentals. It highlights the importance of these tools for automation, file management, version control, container management, and networking in IT. Each section provides essential commands, features, and next steps for further learning.
This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python scripting, Linux command line basics, Git version control, Docker, and networking fundamentals. It highlights the importance of these tools for automation, file management, version control, container management, and networking in IT. Each section provides essential commands, features, and next steps for further learning.
This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python scripting, Linux command line basics, Git version control, Docker, and networking fundamentals. It highlights the importance of these tools for automation, file management, version control, container management, and networking in IT. Each section provides essential commands, features, and next steps for further learning.
This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python scripting, Linux command line basics, Git version control, Docker, and networking fundamentals. It highlights the importance of these tools for automation, file management, version control, container management, and networking in IT. Each section provides essential commands, features, and next steps for further learning.
Python scripting is widely used for automation, data processing, and system administration. Its simplicity and extensive libraries make it a great tool for scripting tasks.
Why Learn Python Scripting?
• Automation: Simplifies repetitive tasks. • Cross-Platform: Works on Linux, Windows, and macOS. • Extensive Libraries: Supports networking, file handling, and web scraping.
Basic Script Structure
#!/usr/bin/python3 print("Hello, World!")
Running a Python Script
1. Save your script as script.py. 2. Run it using: python3 script.py
Key Features • Working with Files: open("file.txt", "r") • Loops & Conditions: if, for, while • OS Interactions: import os for system commands
Next Steps • Explore automation with os and shutil • Learn web scraping with BeautifulSoup Linux Command Line Basics The Linux command line, or shell, allows users to control their system efficiently. Learning basic commands helps navigate and manage files.
Common Commands • Navigation: cd, ls, pwd • File Management: cp, mv, rm, touch • Process Management: ps, top, kill
Useful Shortcuts • Ctrl + C → Stop a running command • Ctrl + L → Clear terminal
Next Steps • Learn shell scripting for automation • Explore package management with apt or yum Git Version Control Basics Git is an essential tool for tracking changes in code and collaborating with teams.
• Create a branch: git branch feature-branch • Switch to branch: git checkout feature-branch • Merge changes: git merge main
Next Steps • Learn about pull requests and rebasing • Explore GitHub for collaboration Docker Basics for Beginners Docker enables users to create and manage containers, providing a lightweight alternative to virtual machines.
Why Use Docker?
• Portability: Runs the same environment across systems. • Efficiency: Uses fewer resources than VMs. • Scalability: Easy to deploy and manage applications.
Basic Commands • Check Docker installation: docker --version • Pull an image: docker pull ubuntu • Run a container: docker run -it ubuntu /bin/bash
Working with Containers
• List containers: docker ps -a • Stop a container: docker stop container_id • Remove a container: docker rm container_id
Next Steps • Learn Dockerfile basics • Explore Docker Compose for multi-container apps Networking Basics for IT Beginners Networking fundamentals are crucial for IT professionals managing systems and security.
Key Networking Concepts
• IP Addressing: Unique identifiers for devices. • Subnetting: Dividing networks for efficiency. • Ports & Protocols: HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), SSH (22).
Common Network Commands
• Check IP: ip a or ifconfig • Ping a server: ping google.com • Trace network path: traceroute example.com
