Computer Based Training - Linux: GNU and Linux Commands

Summary:

This course introduces users to shells and shows users how to configure user and environment variables and how to manage processes on a Linux system.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Define a shell
Explain how commands entered at the Linux command line are interpreted
Customize user and environment variables
Describe and view the history file
List running processes, modify process priority, and stop processes
List and control jobs

Outline:

Understanding Shells
Typing at the Command Line
Editing and the Command Line
Understanding Variables
Customizing Environment Variables
Working with the PATH Variable
Working with the PROMPT Variable
Working with the HOME Variable
Understanding the HISTORY File
Viewing the HISTORY File with fc
Understanding Processes
Listing Processes with ps and top
Editing Process Priority with nice
Managing Jobs
Sending Signals to Processes

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning the fundamentals of the Linux operating system.

Prerequisites:

Linux: Partitions and the Boot ProcessLinux: File Management

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Terms of Use:

None