UNIX

This series presents the features of UNIX that are most useful to new users, as well as system administration tasks and process management. Basic features discussed include logging in and out, file administration, command processing, displaying text, and using mail. UNIX shells - Bourne, Korn, and C - are presented, including a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages, and writing basic shell programs that include repetitions, conditional statements, and functions. Many system administration tasks are discussed, including installation, file systems, user accounts, system accounting, performance monitoring, device management, and security. Advanced topics covered in the series include how to control UNIX programs, how to start and kill programs, and prioritizing processes.

Syllabus

INTRODUCTION TO UNIX

Presents the features of UNIX that are most useful to new users including logging in and out file administration command processing displaying text and using mail.

• Introduction to UNIX
• The File System
• Processing Commands
• Some Utility Programs

SHELLS: BOURNE, KORN AND C

Presents the three shells that are typically available on a UNIX system. It describes how to get the most out of the three shells, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of each shell.

• What Is a Shell?
• Bourne Shell
• Korn Shell
• C Shell
• Shell Comparison

SHELL PROGRAMMING

Presents the basics of shellprogramming using the Bourne shell then covers additional features of the Korn and C shells.

• Bourne Shell Programming
• Korn Shell Programming
• C Shell Programming
• Using Shell Scripts

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION I

Covers installing UNIX, and setting up and maintaining file systems and user accounts.

• UNIX Installation Basics
• Starting Up and Shutting Down
• File System Administration
• User Administration

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II

Presents UNIX system accounting performance monitoring device management and UNIX security.

• System Accounting
• Performance Monitoring
• Device Administration
• UNIX System Security

PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Describes how to control programs in UNIX including how to start a job (program) and how to kill it.

• What is a Process?
• Administering Processes
• Scheduling Processes

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

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Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.