Introduction to Linux Training Course

Who should attend

Anyone working with Linux or UNIX-based systems who needs to query text or data, and is looking to get a solid understanding of using the grep, SED, and AWK utilities in order to carry out those tasks efficiently.

Prerequisites

Attendence of our Intro to Linux course and Linux Bash shell programming course, or have equivalent experience.

Live, instructor-led online and on-site training

We appreciate that you need flexibility to fit in with new working situations - whether you're an individual, part of a distributed team, or simply have projects and deadlines to meet. 

Our remote training can take place online in a virtual classroom, with content split into modules to accommodate your scheduling challenges and meet your learning goals. Get in touch today to find out how we can help design a cost-effective, flexible training solution.

As soon as it's safe, we'll return to also offering the on-site custom training courses and programmes upon which we've built our reputation.

Syllabus

Introduction to Linux

• Linux and UNIX history
• Flavours of Linux
• Security from the ground up: Users and Groups

Using the Command Line

• Key Linux commands
• Controlling input to and output from commands

Inter-Process Communication (IPC)

• How to connect programs together, and why it’s good

The vim text editor

• vim modes
• Navigating vim
• Useful vim commands

Handling files

• Creating, modifying and deleting files
• Moving files around

The Linux File System

• Where the important stuff lives

Manipulating Files and Directories

• Important commands
• Being careful with “rm”

Using bash

• What is bash and why do you need it?
• Useful bash commands
• Command historyFilename generation

Printing and the print spool

• Manage foreground and background processes
• Backup and Restore