Hello,

I have just purchased a VPS for training myself in linux. I know linux by shell isn't the best method of learning but its a start, plus if I make a booboo it only takes a few clicks to restore the entire OS.

My question is, where do I start?

I have already learned that the nameserver ip addresses need to be added to /etc/resolv.conf in order to get the internet working. I am also familiar with yum for installing applications.

Hi,

Welcome to LQ!

Look at my sig, sveral good links to aid you.

Learning by shell is probably the best way to go about it, as most of the GUI utilities just isolate you from how things work. I myself started with just telnet access to an sgi irix box. by learning that way yes the learning curve is steep but you will build a good foundation of unix knowledge that will serve you well weather you need to use those skills on linux, bsd, solaris, unix or even a mac. instead of learning how to set something up with a graphical utility that may only apply to your specific distro. good luck to you sir, and I think your off to a good start.