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# New to linux resources for SQL users
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This article is intended to provide resources to SQL Server users that are new to the Linux environment.
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# New to Linux resources for SQL users
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This article is intended to provide resources to SQL Server users that
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are new to the Linux environment.
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Before we get started with SQL Server on Linux module. It is necessary to
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understand the basics of Linux, some vital concepts that you need to be
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familiar with before you go further with this learning module on SQL on
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Linux are:
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> 1\) What is Linux
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> 2\) Selecting a Linux Distribution
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> 3\) Getting around in Linux directories.
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> 4\) Installing a new software (Debian, Redhat)
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> 5\) When to work as root and where to work as system user.
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> 6\) Linux file systems & file permissions -chmod/chown
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> 7\) Commands for System Administration like
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> (df/du/TOP/ps/mkdir/rmdir/rm/mv etc)
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This is not a comprehensive list but the bare minimum topics,
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you need to be aware of to help you administrate and navigate your SQL
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on Linux environments.
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So, let's get started.
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## What is Linux?
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The [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) tutorial introduces you to the Linux environment. Learn about the kernel, and where Linux is today.
The [getting around Linux directories](https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-around-in-linux-directories.4120/) introduces you to the linux file system, how to navigate the file path, and how it differs from Windows.
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## Getting around in Linux directories.
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Learn how to move between folders, list the files in a directory, and access the bin directory.
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Now it is time to start learning about the basics of Linux Filesystem
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and answer questions like:
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## Choosing access strategy
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1. How can you navigate between different files?
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The [when to work as root](https://www.linux.org/threads/when-to-work-as-root-when-to-work-as-a-system-user.4136/) tutorial introduces users to the linux version of a system administrator, and best practices for managing admin access.
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2. How to identify a file from a directory?
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## File systems and permissions
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3. And understand the different directories that exist?
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The [file systems and permissions](https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-file-systems.4123/) tutorial teaches users about how to manage permissions for system files.
The [admin commands](https://www.linux.org/threads/commands-for-system-administration.4126/) tutorial introduces users to available commands for the administrator.
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Let's now learn how new software installation is done in Linux Operating
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## Linux File System & File Permission
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Now since you recognize the different users and groups in Linux
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operating system. Its time to understand how you can change ownership
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and file permissions on different files and directories in Linux
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operating system. These articles introduce commands like
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[Chown](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permisions-chown.4125/) and
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[chmod](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permissions-chmod.4124/) to
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change ownership and permissions respectively.
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Once you've familiarized yourself with the Linux environment, review the [editions and components](sql-server-linux-editions-and-components-2019.md) for SQL Server on Linux, as well as the [supported platforms](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2019.md) and [frequently asked questions](sql-server-linux-faq.md)/.
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## Commands for System Administration
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Introduce yourself to the frequently used commands by the system
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administrators to keep an eye on what's going on with their Linux
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