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Scott Simpson

About the Author

Scott Simpson has a master's in education and currently creates technology courses as an author at LinkedIn.

Scott has been interested in computers since he was about seven years old, and for most of that time, he's been teaching friends, family, and strangers how to use them. This geeky hobby turned into a job with Apple during college, and after completing his master's degree in education at San Diego State University, he has helped to shape the Developer segment here at lynda.com as a content producer. Scott enjoys building web apps and exploring new technologies. He can be found on Twitter at @scotty82.

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Linux Tips Weekly
with Scott Simpson
Explore Linux—one tip at a time. Learn Linux core concepts such as virtualization, the Linux file system, file management, networking, and security.

24m 28s Intermediate Views: 1,395 4 days ago
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LFCS: User and Group Management (Ubuntu)
with Scott Simpson
Learn essential user and group management concepts involved in Linux administration, and prepare for the User and Group Management section of the LFCS certification exam.

59m 46s Beginner Views: 3,123 Aug 30, 2017
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LFCS: Storage Management (Ubuntu)
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to manage and optimize Linux storage—and study for the Storage Management domain of the LFCS certification exam.

1h 42m Intermediate Views: 4,196 Aug 11, 2017
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Learning SQL Programming
with Scott Simpson
Learn the basics of SQL, the programming language for retrieving and editing data from databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.

1h 27m Beginner Views: 181,380 Jul 17, 2017
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LFCS: Operation of Running Systems (Ubuntu)
with Scott Simpson
Learn the basics of operating a system running Ubuntu, and prepare for the Operation of Running Systems domain of the LFCS exam.

1h 48m Beginner Views: 7,937 Jun 15, 2017
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LFCS: Essential Commands (Ubuntu)
with Scott Simpson
The Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) is one of the most popular Linux certifications. This course focuses on Ubuntu and the Essential Commands section of the LFCS exam.

2h 7m Beginner Views: 33,549 May 16, 2017
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Building an Ubuntu Home Server
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to set up Ubuntu Server at home for media playback, file sharing, and more.

2h 16m Beginner Views: 46,130 May 3, 2017
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Browsing the Web Securely
with Scott Simpson
Discover how to protect your information, including your identity, your location, and data, while browsing the web. Learn how to set up a personal VPN and use an anonymizing browser.

43m 42s Beginner Views: 23,393 Apr 26, 2017
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Linux: System Maintenance
with Scott Simpson
Explore the basics of Linux system maintenance. Learn about system and security logs, troubleshooting the boot process, automating reports with scripting, and more.

1h 18m Advanced Views: 39,948 Mar 22, 2017
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Linux: Package Managers and Repositories
with Scott Simpson
Discover how to efficiently add software to your Linux system by working with packages at the command line. Learn how to manage packages on RedHat and CentOS, as well as Debian, Ubuntu, and related distros.

1h 13m Intermediate Views: 23,783 Feb 27, 2017
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Linux: File Sharing Services
with Scott Simpson
Learn about how to set up and configure Linux file sharing services using essential systems and protocols.

1h 10m Intermediate Views: 22,460 Jan 30, 2017
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Linux: Web Services
with Scott Simpson
Get a web server up and running on your Linux machine. Learn how to install and configure web services in CentOS 7 using Apache.

1h 18m Intermediate Views: 39,591 Dec 14, 2016
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Linux: Network Configuration
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to configure network interfaces and client-side services, including firewalls and routing, on Linux.

1h 42m Intermediate Views: 69,151 Nov 14, 2016
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Linux: Multitasking at the Command Line
with Scott Simpson
Multitask at the Linux command line and save time on common admin tasks. Learn how to switch between foreground and background tasks, control more than one process, and use tmux and screen.

39m 1s Intermediate Views: 39,007 Oct 21, 2016
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Learning Linux Command Line
with Scott Simpson
Find out how to use the Linux command line and Bash shell. Learn Linux commands to navigate through the file and folder structure, edit text, set permissions, and install and update software on Linux machines.

1h 43m Beginner Views: 762,208 Mar 24, 2016
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Learning Google Apps Script
with Scott Simpson
Unlock the power of your favorite Google apps, including Docs, Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, with Google Apps Script. Learn to access data from the Google cloud, edit files, automate tasks, and extend apps' power with custom scripts.

1h 19m Beginner Views: 80,945 Sep 24, 2015
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Learning nano
with Scott Simpson
Get up and running with nano, a lightweight text editor for command-line editing on Linux, Mac, and Windows.

33m 22s Beginner Views: 35,188 Mar 2, 2015
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Learning Fedora Linux
with Scott Simpson
Migrating to Linux from Mac or Windows? Get up and running with Fedora, a popular desktop Linux distribution. Learn how to get around the interface, work with files and folders, perform basic computing tasks, and even configure a simple server.

1h 9m Beginner Views: 115,978 Feb 24, 2015
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Learning SSH
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to connect to SSH servers, transfer files securely, and set up SSH.

36m 59s Beginner Views: 233,687 Dec 9, 2014
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Learning FTP
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to connect to FTP servers from a client, a browser, or the command line.

23m 14s Beginner Views: 112,088 Dec 4, 2014
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Learning CentOS Linux
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to install CentOS, perform common admin tasks from the command line, and get popular services running.

1h 32m Beginner Views: 390,206 Aug 28, 2014
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Learning Ubuntu Desktop Linux
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to install and set up Ubuntu as your main operating system or on a virtual machine, navigate the desktop, and work with popular Linux desktop programs.

1h 42m Beginner Views: 398,812 Jun 25, 2014
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Learning AppleScript
with Scott Simpson
Learn how to build a real-world automation script with AppleScript.

1h 42m Beginner Views: 147,495 Mar 24, 2014
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Learning Bash Scripting
with Scott Simpson
A fast-paced introduction to Bash script, a popular shell scripting language on Mac OS X and Linux.

1h 25m Beginner Views: 750,137 Nov 26, 2013
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Learning Google Apps Script (2013)
with Scott Simpson
Meet Google Apps Script, the JavaScript-based language that allows you to access Google Apps data, automate tasks, and build your own applications.

1h 9m Beginner Views: 85,776 Sep 13, 2013

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Scott Simpson

About the Author

25 Courses

Linux Tips Weekly

LFCS: User and Group Management (Ubuntu)

LFCS: Storage Management (Ubuntu)

Learning SQL Programming

LFCS: Operation of Running Systems (Ubuntu)

LFCS: Essential Commands (Ubuntu)

Building an Ubuntu Home Server

Browsing the Web Securely

Linux: System Maintenance

Linux: Package Managers and Repositories

Linux: File Sharing Services

Linux: Web Services

Linux: Network Configuration

Linux: Multitasking at the Command Line

Learning Linux Command Line

Learning Google Apps Script

Learning nano

Learning Fedora Linux

Learning SSH

Learning FTP

Learning CentOS Linux

Learning Ubuntu Desktop Linux

Learning AppleScript

Learning Bash Scripting

Learning Google Apps Script (2013)

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