Linux / UNIX fundamentals

In this 4-day training at ABIS, you obtain a broad, hands-on introduction to Linux and Unix.

This course is useful for users of both Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, macOS, ...) and Linux (Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, zLinux, ...).

In this training, we look at the operating system from the point of view of the end user, so the system aspects will be less important.

Topics:

  • basic topics like the file system and the shell
  • conceptual similarities and differences with other operating systems
  • the basic UNIX & Linux command set
  • the vi editor

An important amount of time is spent on hands-on practising.

Schedule a training?

Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

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Public training calendar

No public sessions are currently scheduled. We will be pleased to set up an on-site course or to schedule an extra public session (in case of a sufficient number of candidates). Interested? Please let us know.

Intended for

All (beginning or potential) users of Unix or Linux: end-user, analyst, application developer or administrator.

You can test for yourself to see if this course contains enough new information for you by filling out the on-line self-test.

Background

Some general knowledge of IT is required. No UNIX or Linux background is necessary.

Main topics

  • Introduction:
    history and philosophy of UNIX and Linux • UNIX variants • organisation of the kernel • applications under UNIX & Linux
  • Generalities:
    log on • basic commands • the shell and elementary commands • processes • on-line help
  • File system:
    file and directory structure • commands for listing, manipulating and creating files and directories • file security
  • Shell:
    using the shell (bash, Korn zsh) • redirecting and pipes • wildcards • shell commands and shell variables • substitution
  • Editor:
    vi • different modes of operation (command mode — text editing) • find and replace • edit of different files • save
  • Data tools:
    find & locate (looking for files) • grep (looking for text patterns in a file or data stream) • sort • diff • cut & paste • combined use of filters and pipes
  • Shell scripts:
    basic principle • sh, ksh, bash, zsh: differences • quoting • passing parameters • here documents • return codes • signals

Training method

Classroom instruction with hands-on exercises.

Certificate

At the end of the session, the participant receives a "Certificate of Completion".

Duration

4 days.

Course leader

Peter Vanroose (ABIS), Kris Van Thillo (ABIS), Gert Vanstapel (ABIS).

Reviews

4.6/5 (based on 33 evaluations; the most recent ones are shown below)

Prima cursus, kennis lesgever is zeer goed. Inhoud cursus is eveneens in orde.

 
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9/10. Voor mij als Scrum Master ging de cursus wellicht iets te diep. Maar verder prima cursus!

 
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Kris heeft alles duidelijk en op een boeiende manier weten te vertellen. Hij heeft er ook wat leuks van gemaakt zodat het beter te behappen is. Zeer positieve ervaring.

 
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Voor mij was het een positieve ervaring om deze cursus te volgen.

 
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Très satisfait!

 
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Good and clear explanation, enough details, a lot of opportunities to ask questions, hands-on

 
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Heel interessant, perfect op mijn niveau. Het idee van 8 halve dagen stond me ook erg aan.

 
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Prima cursus om een start te maken met Linux.

 
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