#Phase 1: Linux and Bash
⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 weeks
Here at Learn to Cloud, we like to get hands-on as soon as possible. So, we've prepared a Capture The Flag (CTF) lab for you to practice your Linux and Bash. Before you can access them, you'll spend time learning about the lab and setting it up. Don't worry – along the way, we'll provide tips, documentation links, resources, and more to help you succeed.
#🎯 Objectives
By the end of this phase, you will have:
- Set up your computer for all our labs
- Learned the basics of version control
- Gained familiarity with the cloud CLI
- Understood the concept of Infrastructure as Code
- Built and accessed the lab environment
- Completed seven CTF challenges to test your Linux skills
#📋 Prerequisites
- Mac OS or an Ubuntu based computer. If you're on Windows, you'll use WSL.
- Join the Learn to Cloud Discussions
- Here you can ask questions and connect with other learners.
#📚 Topics
| No. | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version Control | Git, GitHub, and managing your code |
| 2 | Cloud CLI | Command line interfaces for cloud platforms |
| 3 | Infrastructure as Code | Introduction to IaC concepts |
| 4 | SSH | Secure shell and remote access |
| 5 | CLI Basics | Essential command line skills |
| 6 | CTF Lab | Hands-on Linux challenges |
#✅ Phase Checklist
Before moving on, make sure you can answer "yes" to these:
- Git is installed and I understand basic version control
- VS Code is installed and configured
- I can navigate the terminal and use basic commands
- I understand what Infrastructure as Code is
- I completed the CTF challenges
- WSL is set up (Windows users only)