| Course Code: |
UN 59 |
| Course Abstract: |
In this course, participants will learn the basic features of using UNIX/AIX/Solaris/Linux. Participants are invited to bring their current ideas and questions to the classroom for discussion. Case studies, lecture, group problem solving, and online laboratories will be used. Participants will be encouraged to enhance their skills utilizing the techniques presented through classroom problem solving and controlled online workshops. This course is approximately 50% labwork. |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for system and application end-users who have little or no experience with the UNIX/AIX/Solaris/Linux Operating System. Application support personnel, such as database administrators and 4GL programmers, who need a functional familiarity with basic system tools and commands will also find this class helpful. |
| Duration: |
5 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Use commands to manipulate files (including using the editor)
> Navigate through the file system
> Manage processes
> Customize their environment |
| Course Topics: |
Concepts and Basics
Files (manipulating and printing files, directories)
Shell Basics (history, alias, environment variables)
Using the Korn/Bourne/C Shell Note1
Processes (ps, nice, and kill commands, process scheduling)
The vi/emacs/ed Editor Note1
Data Tools (grep, sort, sed, find, others)
Productivity Tools (mail, news, calendar, at, cron, write)
Operating System Fundamentals Note2
Using Graphical User Interfaces Note2
Introduction to Korn/Bourne/C Shell Programming Note1 Note2
Using TCP/IP Note2
Introduction to Selected User Applications Note1 Note2
Note1 Selection based on customer preference. The Korn shell and the Vi editor are recommended.
Note2 Optional Topics |
| Prerequisites: |
None |