Datatrain Computer Based Training / Online e-Learning

Introduction to Linux

Run Demo (without the LMS): Using the Shell Flash 5 required

Duration

3 - 4 hours

Overview

Audience

This course is designed for end-users and system operators new to the Linux environment.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be familiar with -

• Understand a brief history of the Linux Operating System
• Have a understanding of the user interface and common commands
• Understand shell syntax, usage and utilities
• Be able to communicate with other users in a multi-user system

Course Content

Module 1 GETTING STARTED

• A Brief History of Linux
• Linux Distributions
• Logging In / Out
• Familiarization With The User Interface
• Changing Your Password
• Using On-Line Manuals

Module 2 USING THE SHELL

• The Command Line
• Standard Input, Output, and Error
• Using Default Standard Input and Output
• I/O Redirection
• Appending Output Of A File
• Pipes
• The Tee Utility
• Filename Generation

Module 3 SHELL UTILITIES

• Available Utilities and General Commands
• Identifying Available General Commands
• Text Handling Commands

Module 4 COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER USERS

• Multi-User Communicating Facilities
• Write and Talk Utilities
• The Mesg Utility
• Mail Overview
• Optional Mail Programs

Library

This course is part of the Linux library.