Linux 101

New to Linux? How about Linux for networking? This is the resource hub for you. Learn about the benefits of Linux for networking, the basics of the operating system and everything you need to know to start configuring.

Linux networking 101

New to Linux networking but want to learn? This is your place to start. This comprehensive guide starts you at the basics of a Linux operating system all the way to practicing commands.

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What makes up the modern Linux OS?

New to Linux-based open networking? Start here. This guide walks you through the foundational principles of a Linux operating system and how it's used in networking.

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Getting Started: Benefits of Linux Networking

Linux is the language of the data center. Tune into this video as Rama Darbha delves into the benefits and advantages of Linux networking.

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Understanding Linux internetworking

As part of our Linux 101 series, this guide goes over Linux internetworking from a technical perspective, advancing your path on your journey to learning Linux!

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The top 10 most critical fundamentals of Linux administration

As part of our 5-part learning Linux series, this white paper dives deeper into Linux networking by covering the fundamentals Linux administration.

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Getting started with Linux on Cumulus Networks

After you've learned the basics of Linux networking, it's time to dive in by deploying and practicing your skills with Cumulus Linux. This guide walks you through how.

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The essentials of Linux network administration

As part of our 5-part learning Linux series, this white paper discusses Linux network administration including the network interface, MAC addresses, IP addressing and more.

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Cumulus Linux quick start cheatsheet

Sometimes, cheating is okay. Check out this cheatsheet for easy commands and configurations for getting started with Cumulus Linux.

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6 Reasons to Learn Linux

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", discusses 6 reasons to learn Linux.

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Basic Linux Network Troubleshooting

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", walks through and demos troubling shooting a Linux network.

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Understanding Linux Network Interfaces

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", as he reviews Linux network interfaces and demos working in a debian linux system.

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Network Disaggregation Explained

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", reviews what network disaggregation is and why we need it.

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Cumulus NetQ cheatsheet

Learn how to manage a network in a snap. Download this cheatsheet for a quick reference on how to use Cumulus NetQ commands like show and trace.

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Cumulus Linux architecture

This brief overview summarizes the architecture of Cumulus Linux with a color-coated diagram and descriptions.

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Layer 1 cheatsheet

Learn about all things Layer 1. Reference this cheatsheet for Linux commands relevant to configuring layer 1 in your data center network.

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Layer 2 cheatsheet

Your reference guide for common layer 2 commands and configurations.

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Layer 3 cheatsheet

Learn about the most common commands with this cheatsheet regarding all things Linux networking for configuring layer 3 and more.

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Virtualization cheatsheet

Download this handy cheatsheet for a quick reference on Linux commands for network virtualization.

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Kernel of Truth season 2 episode 5: The power of community

Listen to this episode of Kernel of Truth to hear how strong engineering communities, like the Linux community, can ignite innovation and empower the future.

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Kernel of Truth season 2 episode 2: The future of the Linux Kernel

This episode, host Brian is joined by two of our in-house Linux Kernel experts David and Roopa. Joining them is Attilla who, like many of you, is curious about what’s next for the Linux Kernel.

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Linux 101

Linux networking 101

New to Linux networking but want to learn? This is your place to start. This comprehensive guide starts you at the basics of a Linux operating system all the way to practicing commands.

What makes up the modern Linux OS?

New to Linux-based open networking? Start here. This guide walks you through the foundational principles of a Linux operating system and how it's used in networking.

Getting Started: Benefits of Linux Networking

Linux is the language of the data center. Tune into this video as Rama Darbha delves into the benefits and advantages of Linux networking.

Understanding Linux internetworking

As part of our Linux 101 series, this guide goes over Linux internetworking from a technical perspective, advancing your path on your journey to learning Linux!

The top 10 most critical fundamentals of Linux administration

As part of our 5-part learning Linux series, this white paper dives deeper into Linux networking by covering the fundamentals Linux administration.

Getting started with Linux on Cumulus Networks

After you've learned the basics of Linux networking, it's time to dive in by deploying and practicing your skills with Cumulus Linux. This guide walks you through how.

The essentials of Linux network administration

As part of our 5-part learning Linux series, this white paper discusses Linux network administration including the network interface, MAC addresses, IP addressing and more.

Cumulus Linux quick start cheatsheet

Sometimes, cheating is okay. Check out this cheatsheet for easy commands and configurations for getting started with Cumulus Linux.

6 Reasons to Learn Linux

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", discusses 6 reasons to learn Linux.

Basic Linux Network Troubleshooting

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", walks through and demos troubling shooting a Linux network.

Understanding Linux Network Interfaces

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", as he reviews Linux network interfaces and demos working in a debian linux system.

Network Disaggregation Explained

David Davis, author of "The Gorilla Guide to Linux Networking 101", reviews what network disaggregation is and why we need it.

Cumulus NetQ cheatsheet

Learn how to manage a network in a snap. Download this cheatsheet for a quick reference on how to use Cumulus NetQ commands like show and trace.

Cumulus Linux architecture

This brief overview summarizes the architecture of Cumulus Linux with a color-coated diagram and descriptions.

Layer 1 cheatsheet

Learn about all things Layer 1. Reference this cheatsheet for Linux commands relevant to configuring layer 1 in your data center network.

Layer 2 cheatsheet

Your reference guide for common layer 2 commands and configurations.

Layer 3 cheatsheet

Learn about the most common commands with this cheatsheet regarding all things Linux networking for configuring layer 3 and more.

Virtualization cheatsheet

Download this handy cheatsheet for a quick reference on Linux commands for network virtualization.

Kernel of Truth season 2 episode 5: The power of community

Listen to this episode of Kernel of Truth to hear how strong engineering communities, like the Linux community, can ignite innovation and empower the future.

Kernel of Truth season 2 episode 2: The future of the Linux Kernel

This episode, host Brian is joined by two of our in-house Linux Kernel experts David and Roopa. Joining them is Attilla who, like many of you, is curious about what’s next for the Linux Kernel.