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UNIX / Linux Basics for New Users Training Course UK

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UNIX / Linux Basics for New Users Training Course Overview

Course Code:	UNX005
Price:	£995
Duration:	2 Days - custom / on-site options available - please call.
Date:
Who should attend:	Delegates who are completely new to Unix who need to gain hands-on experience of using Unix-based systems (including Linux and/ or Solaris).
Prerequisite Skills:	Knowledge of an operating system, such as Windows, is required. Experience with a command line interface, for example DOS, is helpful.

This course provides the know-how to manage a UNIX system from boot, through operation and to shutdown. You will learn how to use the UNIX / Linux shell, file system, and essential tools to make the transition from another operating system such as Windows, to UNIX, any major Linux distribution, or Sun Solaris.

Course Content

This course has been developed for real-world, commercial scenarios by our expert instructors. See below for detailed syllabus. If you have a technical question, please email

What you will learn

• 1. Know the procedures for daily UNIX use, including using the shell and file system.
• Use the UNIX shell to manipulate and edit files, filter and process data, and control UNIX processes.
• Apply their UNIX knowledge to solving typical user problems.

UNIX / Linux Basics for New Users Training Course Outline

Introduction

Overview
Popularity
System Construction
Design Philosophy
Features
System Comparisons
History and Evolution
UNIX Evolution & Derivations
A "New" UNIX: Linux

Daily Activities

Login
The Shell Prompt
Determining Active Users
Writing Active Users
Real-time Help
Logout

UNIX / Linux Shell

What is a Shell?
The Various Shell Types
Shell Applications
Shell Commands and Syntax
Typical Shell Commands
Standard Input and Output
Input and Output Redirection
Pipelines
Defining and Creating Aliases
Shell Variables

UNIX / Linux File System

Directory and File Structure
UNIX SVR4 Directories
UNIX SVR4 Chart
Directory Navigation
Making and Removing Directories
Listing Files
Using Wildcard Characters
Locating Files
Creating and Concatenating Files
Displaying Files
Printing Files
Copying Files and Directories
Moving and Renaming a File
Creating Links to a File
Creating a File Link
Determining Ownership and Protection of a File
Changing a File's Mode
Setting the File Creation Mask
Changing the Ownership of a File or Directory
Special Device Files

Text Editing

The vi Screen Editor
Moving the Cursor
Input Mode, Saving, and Exiting
Deleting and Changing Text
Searching for Patterns
Using Buffers to Yank and Paste
vi Options
vi Macros
Introduction to PICO

Filters and Data Processing

Examining Files
Comparing Files
Removing Duplicates
Searching for Patterns
Regular Expressions with Multiple
Targets
Files Delimited by Fields
Data Extraction
Pasting Data Fields
Sorting Data Entries
UNIX / Linux Process Control

Multitasking

Background Mode Operation
Finding a Process's Status
Process Status
Killing a Process
The cron Facility
Timing Commands

Associated Courses

Unix Basics Training Course
Unix Fundamentals Training Course
Unix Systems Administration Training Course