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description: Resources and guidance for SQL Server users who are new to Linux.
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author: VanMSFT
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ms.author: vanto
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ms.date: 08/12/2020
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ms.reviewer: randolphwest
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ms.date: 03/15/2023
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ms.service: sql
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ms.subservice: linux
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ms.topic: conceptual
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This article is intended to provide a learning path through an introduction of Linux concepts. Use the sections in the article as a guided learning path to familiarize yourself with the Linux environment.
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This is not intended to be a comprehensive list but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your SQL Server on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.
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This is not intended to be a comprehensive list but instead provides the bare minimum you need to help you administer and navigate your SQL Server on Linux environment. See the [full list of tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) to learn more.
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## What is Linux?
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The [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) module introduces the history of Linux as an operating system. The module explains *the Kernel* and where Linux is today. This tutorial serves as an introduction to Linux, helping you get started.
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The [What is Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-linux.4106/) module introduces the history of Linux as an operating system. The module explains *the Kernel* and where Linux is today. This tutorial serves as an introduction to Linux, helping you get started.
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## Select a distribution
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After you know the history of Linux, decide which [distribution of Linux](https://www.linux.org/threads/selecting-a-linux-distribution.4117/) best suits your business needs. [SQL Server is supported](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2019.md#supported-platforms) on various distributions such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Enterprise Linux Server (SLES), and Ubuntu.
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## Get around directories
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After you have chosen the appropriate distribution of Linux, familiarize yourself with [getting around Linux directories](https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-around-in-linux-directories.4120/).
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This module will help you answer the following questions:
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- How to navigate between different files
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- How to navigate between different files
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- How to identify a file from a directory
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- Identify different directories
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## Install new software
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- Identify different directories
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Next, learn how to [install new software](https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-new-software-debian-red-hat-slackware.4119/) on your new Linux operating system. This module details installing new software to the Debian and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
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## Install new software
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Next, learn how to [install new software](https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-new-software-debian-red-hat-slackware.4119/) on your new Linux operating system. This module details installing new software to the Debian and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
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## Root versus system user
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Understand user permissions, and the difference between a [root user and a system user](https://www.linux.org/threads/when-to-work-as-root-when-to-work-as-a-system-user.4136/). This module helps you decide which user permissions are appropriate to use for which scenario.
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Understand user permissions, and the difference between a [root user and a system user](https://www.linux.org/threads/when-to-work-as-root-when-to-work-as-a-system-user.4136/). This module helps you decide which user permissions are appropriate to use for which scenario.
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## File system and permissions
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After you're familiar with recognizing different users and groups in Linux, learn how you can change ownership and file permissions on different files in Linux operating systems using the [chown (change ownership)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permisions-chown.4125/) and [chmod (change permissions)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permissions-chmod.4124) commands.
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After you're familiar with recognizing different users and groups in Linux, learn how you can change ownership and file permissions on different files in Linux operating systems using the [chown (change ownership)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permisions-chown.4125/) and [chmod (change permissions)](https://www.linux.org/threads/file-permissions-chmod.4124) commands.
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## Commands for system administration
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Introduce yourself to the [frequently used commands](https://www.linux.org/threads/commands-for-system-administration.4126/) system administrators rely on to control their Linux operating systems. These commands include: `df`, `du`, `TOP`, `ps`, `mkdir`, `rmdir`, `rm`, and `mv`.
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Introduce yourself to the [frequently used commands](https://www.linux.org/threads/commands-for-system-administration.4126/) system administrators rely on to control their Linux operating systems. These commands include: `df`, `du`, `TOP`, `ps`, `mkdir`, `rmdir`, `rm`, and `mv`.
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## Next steps
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After 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 Linux platforms](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2019.md).
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To learn more, see the [other Linux tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/) as well as the [frequently asked questions](sql-server-linux-faq.yml).
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-[Editions and supported features of SQL Server 2022 on Linux](sql-server-linux-editions-and-components-2022.md)
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-[Release notes for SQL Server 2022 on Linux](sql-server-linux-release-notes-2022.md)
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-[SQL Server on Linux Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](sql-server-linux-faq.yml)
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-[SQL Server help and feedback](../sql-server/sql-server-get-help.md)
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-[Other Linux tutorials](https://www.linux.org/forums/linux-beginner-tutorials.123/)
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