This course is designed to teach the basics of the Linux environment. Class activities include accessing a system, navigating the directory hierarchy, using the vi editor, using common commands, tools, and scripting concepts.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course requires no experience with Linux or Power systems. General knowledge of computers is expected, though no intermediate or advanced skills are required.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Students attending this course are expected to have a basic understanding of an IT environment.
COURSE CONTENT:
Unit 1: Getting started with Linux
Exercise 1: Using the system
Unit 2: The vi editor
Exercise 2: The vi editor
Unit 3: Files and directories
Exercise 3: Files and directories
Unit 4: Using files
Exercise 4: Using files
Unit 5: File permissions
Exercise 5: File permissions
Unit 6: Shell basics
Exercise 6: Shell basics
Unit 7: Using shell variables
Exercise 7: Using shell variables
Unit 8: Processes
Exercise 8: Processes
Unit 9: Customizing the user environment
Exercise 9: Customizing the user environment
Unit 10: Linux utilities
Exercise 10: Linux utilities
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
On Completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Log in to an Linux system and set a user password
• Use Linux online documentation
• Use the vi editor
• Manage Linux files and directories
• Describe the purpose of the shell
• Execute common Linux commands and manage Linux processes
• Customize the working environment
• Use common Linux utilities
• Write simple shell scripts
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
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