10 Things I Wish I Learned First About Linux

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Learning Linux can feel overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, Jay from Learn Linux TV shares 10 essential lessons he wishes he knew when starting his journey with Linux. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, these tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and build a strong foundation for a successful Linux career. *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digital Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *👕 GRAB SOME LINUX SWAG!* • "apt install coffee" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee • "Artificial Insanity" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ai-shirt • "Distro Hopper" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/distro-hopper • Linux Distro Stickers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/distro-stickers • "sudo Highway to Shell" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/sudo-highway • Debian T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/debian-red-shirt ➡ Find more here: ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv *🐧 SUPPORT LINUX LEARNING!* • Monitor your Linux servers with Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Grab some Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Become a Channel Member ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Become a Patron ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • 5% discount on LPI exam vouchers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher • Check out my latest book ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com • Grab an awesome Pi-powered KVM ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • Jay's Gear - Server, Computer and Video Production Stuff ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes*: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Number 1: Unused RAM is Wasted RAM 03:03 - Number 2: High CPU usage is often a good thing 04:22 - Number 3: inodes (and how that impacts available storage space) 06:51 - Number 4: The large number of Linux distributions is a GOOD thing 09:05 - Number 5: Set up LVM on every server 11:08 - Number 6: Nobody memorizes all the commands and options 14:52 - Number 7: Always have a backup distribution 17:31 - Number 8: Version control (Git, etc) isn't only useful for software engineers 19:08 - Number 9: LVM snapshots exist 20:20 - Number 10: Ensure backup jobs reference ALL disks, even those that were newly added *Full Courses from Learn Linux TV* • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to exit use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible *🌐 LEARN LINUX TV ON THE WEB* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Official Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Enterprise Linux Security Podcast ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show • The Homelab Show Podcast ➜ https://thehomelab.show • Jay on Udemy ➜ https://www.udemy.com/user/jay-lacroix-3 • Jay on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/JayTheLinuxGuy • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* LearnLinuxTV produces technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of the content and information that's being provided. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production software, systems and hardware. #Linux #Devops #cloudcomputing