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U101: Introduction to Linux - 2 Days

Who Should Attend:

System administrators, software engineers, system analysts, managers, students, and other IT professionals who wish to learn about using the Linux system.

Prerequisites:
None. Introductory Linux knowledge will be introduced in this module.

Objectives:
This hands-on module is aimed at introducing the beginner to the routine use of the Linux. It introduces the participant to the multi-programming features of Linux and its built-in networking capabilities. Topics covered include how to log on and log out of the system, how to change user passwords, directory and file manipulation such as how to change directories and list directory contents, and the use of popular editors such as vi. The participant will also learn how to print jobs in Linux, and the use of built-in networking utilities such as network file transfer (FTP) and remote terminal (telnet). Some simple shell programming scripts will also be covered in this course.

At the end of this module, the participant should be familiar with the everyday use of the Linux operating system.

Contents:

Introduction: Logging in to Linux: Identifying the Terminal Type; Logging off the System; Setting and Changing Passwords; Determining Who Is on the System; Obtaining System Date and Time.

Understanding the Linux File System: The Linux Hierarchical File System; Displaying Files; Creating and Deleting Files; Copying Files; Renaming Files; Listing Directories; Creating and Removing Directories; Setting File Permission; Linux Pipes; I/O Redirection.

On-line Help Information: Objectives of the On-line Help Facility; Manual Classifications; Displaying a Manual Page.

Printing Jobs in Linux: Sending Jobs to the Printer; Checking the Status of Print Jobs; Removing Print Jobs.

Using the vi editor: What is vi? Starting and Ending the vi Editor; Examining An Existing File; Inserting Text; Modifying Text Deleting Text; Copy/Cut and Paste; Undoing and Repeating Editing Commands.

Linux Network Communication: Communicating with Other Users talk, write, remote file transfer, remote login, remote program execution, mail.

Linux Shell Programming: Why Shell Programming? Creating and Running Shell Scripts.

Graphical Interfaces to Linux: Getting Started on OpenWindows / X-Windows; Menus; Icons; Desktop Window Icons; Running Programs Scrolling In Windows; Moving, Shuffling, Resizing, and Closing Windows Creating and Editing Files; Creating and Viewing Directories; Copying, Renaming, and Removing Files.

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