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 Linux (Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, SUSE, zLinux, ...) and Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, macOS, ...).

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 Linux & UNIX command set
  • also file permissions, process management, and the editor vim are covered

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

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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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15 Jun4web based 2260 EUR (excl. VAT)
15 Jun4Leuven 2260 EUR (excl. VAT)
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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 • functioning of the kernel • applications under Linux & UNIX
  • Generalities:
    logging on • network connectivity • basic commands • the shell and elementary commands • on-line help and documentation
  • File system:
    file and directory structure • commands for listing, manipulating and creating files and directories • file security and permissions
  • Shell:
    using the shell (bash, Korn, zsh) • redirecting and pipes • wildcards • shell commands and shell variables • substitution • configuration and customisation
  • Data tools:
    grep (looking for text patterns in a file or data stream) • find & locate (looking for files) • sort • diff • tr • combined use of filters and pipes
  • Editor:
    vim • different modes of operation (command mode – text editing) • find and replace • edit of multiple files • save
  • Shell scripting:
    basic principles • sh, bash, ksh, zsh: differences • processes • 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

4.7/5 (based on 28 evaluations; the most recent ones are shown below)

goed samengesteld, afwisselend, passende opdrachten

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

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

 
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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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