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.

• 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

Classroom instruction with hands-on exercises.

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.

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

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.