In the previous post, I shared a small Linux practice task for beginners who are starting their Cloud or DevOps journey.
The goal of this task was not to build a large project.
It was simply to help beginners become comfortable using the Linux terminal step by step.
For many people, Linux feels confusing at first because everything happens through commands instead of buttons and menus.
But once you start practicing simple tasks daily, Linux becomes much easier to understand.
🛠️ The Task
The mini task was:
Create a folder called cloudjourney
Create a file inside it
Add some text using nano
View the content using cat
Check the current directory
☁️ Step-by-Step Explanation
- Create a Folder mkdir cloudjourney 👉 mkdir means “make directory.”
This creates a new folder named cloudjourney.
- Move Into the Folder cd cloudjourney 👉 cd means “change directory.”
This command moves us inside the folder we created.
- Create a File touch text.txt 👉 touch creates an empty file.
Now we have a file called text.txt.
- Open the File Using Nano nano text.txt Nano is a simple text editor inside Linux.
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I added this text inside the file:
Hey its a mini Challenge
- View the File Content cat text.txt Output:
Hey its a mini Challenge
👉 cat displays the content inside a file.
- Check the Current Directory pwd Output:
/home/ec2-user/cloudjourney
👉 pwd means “print working directory.”
It shows the current location inside the Linux system.
Think of it like checking your current location on Google Maps.
🎯 Why This Small Task Matters
This may look like a very basic exercise.
But these are the exact fundamentals used daily in:
Linux servers
AWS EC2 instances
Cloud environments
DevOps workflows
Every Cloud Engineer starts with simple commands before moving into:
automation
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
and cloud infrastructure
The goal is not to memorize commands.
The goal is to become comfortable working inside Linux step by step.
If you are also learning Linux, AWS, or Cloud basics and need help with even small doubts, feel free to connect with me through LinkedIn or email — always happy to learn and grow together ☁️
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