Processes, Packages & Automation
Manage running programs, install tools, read man pages, and write your first bash script.
1. Processes (ps, top, kill)
List running processes, watch CPU/memory with top, and stop suspicious jobs safely.
15 min
+40 XP
2. Installing Tools (apt & packages)
Install and update security tools with apt on Debian/Ubuntu-based distros.
15 min
+40 XP
3. man, --help & Tab Completion
Use man pages, --help, and tab completion to learn any Linux command faster.
15 min
+40 XP
4. Bash Scripting Basics
Write simple bash scripts with variables, if statements, and loops for repeatable tasks.
15 min
+40 XP
5. Lab — Mini Automation Script
Build a small backup or log-check script and run it from the terminal.
25 min
+40 XP
6. Quiz — Linux Fundamentals Final
Final 10-question quiz across all Linux Fundamentals modules—earn your topic completion.
10 min
+40 XP