Hi, lovely people! I come from an L1/L2 IT support background, and I’ve just started learning Linux. I’m finding the practical tasks quite difficult after each level, especially remembering the commands.
I tend to look at the hints or ask AI for help when I get stuck, but I feel like that isn’t really helping me learn because I’m just getting the answers instead of figuring things out myself.
If you have any tips or advice on how to learn Linux more effectively, I’d really appreciate it. Should I rewatch each video until I fully understand the topic before moving on, or is there a better way to approach the exercises?
I’m feeling a bit stuck at the moment, so any advice would be really helpful. Thank you!
It takes a while, and practice helps a lot. Here are some ways to get that:
If you don’t use Linux on a daily basis, create yourself an Ubuntu or a CentOS virtual system, and use that to practice with. Make sure you install the manuals (look up a tutorial if you haven’t done that before), and get into the habit of checking the Linux “man” command with commands you haven’t seen before, and web tutorials for that command. This will stick with you better than just asking an AI for the answer, and are habits you want to develop.
Consider doing an online course. We have several, starting with this one. And you don’t have to do ours – lots of good starter Linux courses out there.
Keep good notes (I like to do this in Markdown, but you can do it anyway you like) and review your notes often. This will help you retain things.
Hi! Thank you for your reply. I’m already enrolled in your Linux basic course, and these are the problems I’ve been facing while going through it. I’ll definitely follow your tips. Thanks a lot again!
