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Learning Windows Subsystem for Linux

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Overview

Learn about the basics of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and how to use it to create a bridge between Windows and Linux content.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux
1. Working with WSL
  • How WSL works
  • Enabling WSL on your Windows system
  • Installing a Linux distribution
  • Using Windows Terminal
  • Using the wsl.exe tool
  • Distribution configuration with wsl.conf
  • Accessing files
  • Using network services
  • Attaching USB devices
  • Mounting disks in WSL
2. Working in the Linux Environment
  • Using the shell
  • Managing software
  • Controlling processes
  • Controlling services
  • Defining automated tasks
3. WSL in Your Workflow
  • Software development with VS Code and Remote-WSL
  • Software development with other tools through SSH or SFTP
  • Accessing a WSL network service
  • Using GUI apps in WSL2
Conclusion
  • Tips and troubleshooting
  • Next steps

Taught by

Scott Simpson

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4.7 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 126 ratings

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