Unix System Overview and Command

This course is part of Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential and advanced skills needed to navigate, manage, and optimize Unix-based systems through powerful command-line utilities. Designed for beginners and intermediate users alike, the course blends foundational concepts with real-world command usage.

Through three in-depth modules, learners will first identify core Unix structures and navigate directories using shell commands. They will then manipulate files, filter text streams, and employ communication and data redirection techniques. Finally, learners will integrate remote access tools, automate responses, and apply archiving utilities to streamline system-level operations. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently analyze, execute, and optimize Unix system operations for administration, scripting, and automation purposes.

This module introduces the foundational components of the Unix operating system. Learners will explore basic shell interactions, understand the directory structure, and examine how permissions and user contexts operate in a Unix environment. The module is designed to equip learners with essential navigational and conceptual knowledge required to use Unix effectively.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videos Total 71 minutes

Till - Unix - Tutorial 12 minutes
Slash - Home - Files 6 minutes
Arguments - Options - Ls 6 minutes
Directory - Okay - Path 7 minutes
Slash - Location - Path 9 minutes
Output - Lot - File 7 minutes
Permission - Change - File 7 minutes
Software - Make - File 8 minutes
Username - Home Directory - Directory 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Introduction to Unix and File Navigation 10 minutes
Directories and Path Structures 10 minutes
Permissions and User Context 10 minutes
Graded: Core Unix Concepts and File System Basics 30 minutes

This module explores advanced command-line operations for file access, content manipulation, and user communication in Unix. Learners will engage with tools for cutting, filtering, and analyzing text, as well as applying file handling strategies such as redirection, piping, and user interaction commands.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 81 minutes

Hyphen - Write - Does 6 minutes
Directory - Path - Home Directory 5 minutes
Wc - File - Hyphen 11 minutes
File - File File - Commands 12 minutes
Aspects - File Management - Management 3 minutes
Cut - High - List 4 minutes
File - Test - Command 8 minutes
Unique - Lines - File 5 minutes
Okay - Command - Write 5 minutes
File - File Management - Directory 7 minutes
Ftp - Server - Username 9 minutes
Cd - Okay - Ask 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

File Access and Command Options 10 minutes
File Management Techniques 10 minutes
Communication and FTP Handling 10 minutes
Graded: File Handling, Commands, and Text Processing 30 minutes

This module delves into remote access utilities, system communication tools, and powerful archiving features of Unix. Learners will develop skills in using networked commands, automating email responses, and employing compression tools to manage system data efficiently.