Examining Linux in a Network Automation ContextExploring a Brief History of LinuxUnderstanding Linux DistributionsRed Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, CentOS, and Amazon LinuxDebian, Ubuntu, and Other DerivativesOther Linux DistributionsInteracting with LinuxNavigating the FilesystemManipulating Files and DirectoriesRunning ProgramsWorking with DaemonsNetworking in LinuxWorking with InterfacesRouting as an End HostRouting as a RouterBridging (Switching)Automating Linux with bash ScriptingEvolving the Linux Kernel with eBPF and XDPSummary