Introduction of Linux


Why Linux?

  • The most important technology for IT professionals to understand is Linux.
  • Linux is used for more than just traditional server applications.
  • 90% of the Fortune 500 use Linux.

What makes Linux great?
  • Linux is open source.
  • Easy access to a powerful and scriptable CLI.
  • Linux is modular all the way down.

Why do you need to know Linux?

  • Windows and Linux are the major players in the server space.
  • It's likely your application or application's runtime will be hosted on Linux.
  • Cloud instances and/or infrastructure may be based on top of Linux.
  • Linux skills are in high demand in IT job market.
  • Mobile application and IoT projects will most likely be based on Linux OS.

Linux innovation
  • Linux has been a major source of innovation in IT.
  • Web 2.0 was built on top of Linux.
  • Big data solutions, software-based storage application, and software-enabled networking are Linux based.
  • Microservices and containerized application are coming from the open source community around Linux.
  • The innovations of the future will be built using Linux.

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