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Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the UNIX operating system using the Linux distribution. You will learn how to create; delete, copy, move, and search for information on a Unix system as well as organize information using the UNIX system file structure. Students will be introduced to the screen-oriented VI editor as well as have a chance to experiment with other editors. You will learn how to use the shell and create shell scripts, be introduced to the X Window system and its graphical user interface. We will also spend time exploring UNIX capabilities in the network environment and on the Internet. Students will also look at system administration, job control and some of the utilities that are available.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course the student should have the basic technical knowledge and skills needed to work in a UNIX operating system. As a result of using Linux for training on UNIX, the student will also be able to select, install and maintain a Linux operating system.

Required Textbook:

Guide to Linux Installation and Administration, Nicolas Wells, Course Technology, ISBN 0-619-00097-x

Recommended, but not Required

Running Linux, 3rd Edition, Matt Welsh et al, O'Reilly & Associates Inc, ISBN 1-56592-469-X
Linux in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, Ellen Siever, O'Reilly & Associates Inc, ISBN 1-56592-585-8
UNIX Systems Administration Handbook, Evi Nemeth et al, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13020-601-6