🐧 Linux Virtual Machine – Practical Workshop (60 Minutes) For Data Analytics

 

🎯 Session Objective

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand what a Virtual Machine (VM) is
• Install and configure a Linux VM
• Perform basic Linux terminal operations
• Manage files, users, and processes
• Understand real-world relevance (DevOps, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity)

 

🧭 Session Breakdown (60 Minutes)

Time	Module	Focus	Activity Type
0–5 mins	Introduction	VM & Linux basics	Conceptual
5–15 mins	VM Setup	Install & configure Linux	Guided Setup
15–35 mins	Linux Terminal Basics	Commands & File Management	Hands-on
35–50 mins	System & User Management	Processes, Permissions	Hands-on
50–60 mins	Real-time Use Case + Mini Task	Practical Challenge	Activity

 

🧩 Module 1: Introduction to Virtual Machines (0–5 mins)

What is a Virtual Machine?

A Virtual Machine is a software-based computer that runs inside your existing system.

Popular VM Tools:

• Oracle VM VirtualBox
• VMware Workstation
• Microsoft Hyper-V

 

What is Linux?

Linux is an open-source operating system widely used in:

• Cloud Computing
• Data Analytics
• Servers
• DevOps
• Ethical Hacking

Popular Linux Distributions:

• Ubuntu
• CentOS
• Kali Linux

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🖥️ Module 2: Installing Linux on Virtual Machine (5–15 mins)

Step 1: Install VirtualBox

Live Demonstration:

1. Open VirtualBox
2. Click New
3. Allocate:
• RAM: 2GB (Minimum)
• Storage: 20GB
4. Load Ubuntu ISO file
5. Start VM

 

Step 2: Install Ubuntu

Walkthrough:

• Select language
• Normal Installation
• Create username & password
• Complete setup

 

💻 Module 3: Linux Terminal Hands-On (15–35 mins)

Open Terminal → Start Practice

🔹 Basic Commands

Command	Purpose
pwd	Print working directory
ls	List files
cd	Change directory
mkdir test	Create folder
touch file.txt	Create file
rm file.txt	Delete file
clear	Clear screen

Activity:

Create folder → Add 3 files → Delete 1 file

 

🔹 Viewing & Editing Files

Command	Purpose
cat file.txt	View content
nano file.txt	Edit file
echo "Hello" > file.txt	Write content

 

⚙️ Module 4: System & User Management (35–50 mins)

🔹 User Management

Command	Purpose
whoami	Current user
adduser newuser	Add user
passwd newuser	Set password
su newuser	Switch user

 

🔹 File Permissions

Command	Purpose
ls -l	View permissions
chmod 777 file.txt	Change permissions
chown user file.txt	Change owner

Explain:

• Read (r)
• Write (w)
• Execute (x)

 🔹 Process Management

Command	Purpose
top	View running processes
ps aux	List processes
kill PID	Stop process

Mini Demo:

• Run sleep 100
• Kill the process

🚀 Module 5: Mini Real-Time Challenge (50–60 mins)

Task:

1. Create folder project
2. Create file report.txt
3. Add content
4. Change permission to read-only
5. Create new user and assign ownership

🎓 Real-World Relevance

Linux VM is used in:

• Cloud servers (AWS, Azure)
• Data pipelines
• Web hosting
• DevOps automation
• Cybersecurity labs

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