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.
Unix System Overview and Command
Unix System Overview and Command
This course is part of Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
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Intermediate level
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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
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.
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9 videos4 assignments
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.
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12 videos4 assignments
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.
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10 videos4 assignments
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