Linux/UNIX fundamentals

This course gives a general introduction to UNIX and to Linux. It applies to all UNIX variants (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, macOS, ...) and all Linux distributions (Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, zLinux, ...).

The course mainly treats the user aspects of the operating system, not so much the system aspects. In addition to basic topics like the file system and the shell, and conceptual similarities and differences with other operating systems, it mainly focuses on the basic UNIX command set. Part of the course is dedicated to a sufficiently in-depth treatment of the vi editor. An important amount of time is spent on practical exercises.

Schedule

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02 Dec4web based 2160 EUR (excl. VAT)
02 Dec4Leuven 2160 EUR (excl. VAT)
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Intended for

All potential users of UNIX or Linux, whether end-user, analyst, application developer or administrator.

Background

Some general knowledge of computing principles is required. No UNIX or Linux background is necessary. Knowledge of a different operating system or of a programming language could be an advantage but is not needed.

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 • file listing and manipulation commands • file security

  • Shell:

use of the Korn and bash shells • redirecting and pipes • wildcards • shell commands and shell variables • substitution

  • Editor:

vi • different modes of operation (command — 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: differences • quoting • passing parameters • here documents • return codes • signals

Training method

Classroom instruction with hands-on exercises.

Duration

4 days.

Course leader

Peter Vanroose, Kris Van Thillo.

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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