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Pro.Tecmint Weekly #1: Boot & Bash Basics, User Management, Vim AI, SSH, Lazydocker & More Linux Goodies

In our first Pro.Tecmint Weekly, explore RHCSA prep guides on the Linux boot process, file management, bash scripting, SSH hardening, and productivity tools like Lazydocker and Vim AI.

— Ravi Saive

Pro.Tecmint Weekly #1: Boot & Bash Basics, User Management, Vim AI, SSH, Lazydocker & More Linux Goodies
Pro.Tecmint Weekly #1: RHCSA Boot Process, Bash Scripting, Vim AI, SSH & Docker Tips

Hey there! 👋

It’s been a busy week at Pro.Tecmint! We covered lots of important Linux stuff, like how the boot process works, basics of bash scripting, managing users and software, working with files, and even some cool AI features in Vim.

Whether you’re getting ready for RHCSA or just want to get better with Linux, here’s what’s new this week:

📘 [RHCSA Series] Level Up Your Fundamentals

This week, we released several key chapters from our RHCSA prep series, designed to build a solid foundation for anyone pursuing Red Hat certification or mastering Linux basics.

Chapter 6: Learn Linux Boot and Process Management on RHEL
In this chapter, we explore the Linux boot process in RHEL, and walk through process management with systemctl, ps, renice, and kill commands.
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Chapter 5: How to Manage Users, Groups, and Permissions
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to create, modify, and delete user accounts on a RHEL server, manage groups, and control file access using key Linux commands.
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Nano vs Vim: A Beginner’s Guide to Editing Files in Linux
A complete guide for RHEL users on editing files with Nano and Vim, plus tips for text analysis with grep and regex.
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Chapter 3: How to Create, Copy, Move, and Delete Files in Linux
In this chapter, we cover key Linux sysadmin tasks like creating, moving, deleting files, redirection, and compression.
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🛠️ Command Line Quickies

Sometimes, the simplest commands are the ones we use every day, and getting good at them can save a ton of time. In this week's quick guides, we broke down essential commands like cp, mv, and mkdir.

How to Copy Files and Directories in Linux
In this article, we demonstrate how to copy files and folders using the cp command in Linux through practical examples you can try right away.
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How to Move and Rename Files in Linux
Learn how to use the mv command in Linux to move and rename files or directories from one location to another with ease.
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Complete Guide to mkdir Command in Linux with Examples
Learn how to use the mkdir command in Linux to create single, multiple, and nested directories with examples, options, and permissions setup.
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🧠 Learn Linux Series: Going Deeper

In this week’s chapters from our Learn Linux series, we started moving beyond the basics into more advanced system tasks. We explored how to secure your server with SSH, manage packages using APT and YUM, and even began writing simple bash scripts to automate tasks. Plus, we covered how to compress and archive files, helping you manage storage more efficiently.

How to Set Up and Harden SSH Access in Linux
Learn how to install, configure, and secure SSH on Linux. Set up remote access, use SSH keys, and transfer files with scp and sftp.
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How to Manage Linux Software Using APT and YUM
In this chapter, you’ll learn to use APT and YUM to install, update, and remove software on Debian and Red Hat-based Linux systems.
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How to Create and Run Your First Bash Script
In this chapter, learn Bash scripting essentials: automate commands, handle environment variables, and apply shell expansion and substitution.
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🤖 Cool Tools & Productivity

We also explored a couple of tools this week to boost your workflow and make your Linux life easier. First up is Lazydocker, a slick and intuitive UI for managing Docker and Podman containers without memorizing complex CLI commands.

Lazydocker: The Easiest Way to Manage Docker & Podman
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to install and use Lazydocker on a Linux system to manage both Docker and Podman containers with ease.
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Bring AI Code Suggestions to Vim & Neovim - Like Cursor AI
This guide explains how to bring the Cursor experience to Vim and Neovim using the AugmentCode plugin
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Thanks again for being a Pro member - your support keeps the Linux learning flowing. We’ll be back next week with more chapters, cheat sheets, and tools to sharpen your skills.

Until then, stay curious and keep typing man like you mean it. 😄

— The Pro.Tecmint Team