Linux: GNU and Linux Commands
Product Code: LPI103 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

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:


Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Terms of Use:

None

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