Introduction to Linux

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Overview

Audience

System operators and other personnel new to the Linux environment.

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the landmarks in a brief history of the Linux Operating System
• Recognize the user interface and common commands
• Identify shell syntax, usage, and utilities
• Identify how to communicate with other users in a multiuser system

Course Content

Getting Started

A Brief History of Linux
Linux Distributions
Logging In/ Out
Familiarization with the User Interface
Changing Your Password
Using Online Manuals

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

Shell Utilities

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

Communicating With Other Users

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