This Solaris Fundamentals course introduces the core concepts of the Solaris operating system and programming. You’ll gain experience with commands, scripting, and shell environments, helping you build confidence in navigating the Solaris file system and preparing you for more advanced system administration training.
Solaris Fundamentals
Transform your Solaris skills with training from StayAhead
Gain the skills to work confidently in a Solaris environment. Through practical programming exercises, you’ll enhance your awareness of core commands, shell scripting, and system tools, developing the capability to manage tasks and troubleshoot effectively.
Learning objectives
- Understand the Solaris operating system structure
- Use essential file and directory commands
- Apply shell redirection and pipes
- Edit files with vi/Vim
- Manage file permissions and links
- Filter and format text output
- Configure shell environments and variables
- Write and run shell scripts
- Implement loops and conditional logic
- Utilise AWK within scripts
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain a strong grasp of Solaris fundamentals and programming. The training covers shell scripting and environment configuration, as well as teaching you how tools like AWK, vi/Vim, and pipes can be used to automate tasks and improve command line efficiency.
Navigating the Solaris file system
Learn how to move confidently through the Solaris file structure, create and manage directories, and locate files using powerful search tools. You’ll develop essential skills for effective programming and system management. Plus, work with both absolute and relative paths, apply wildcards, and explore key commands to organise and retrieve information efficiently.
Shell scripting essentials
Discover how to write, run, and refine shell scripts that automate routine tasks in Solaris. You’ll use variables, arguments, loops, and conditional logic to create scripts that save time and reduce errors. The course also covers quoting mechanisms, command substitution, and menu-driven scripts, giving you the tools to build practical, reusable solutions for day-to-day operations.
Managing processes and resources
Gain the skills to optimise processes in Solaris. You’ll learn how to run jobs in the background, adjust priorities, and terminate unresponsive processes. Tools such as job control, grouping commands, and resource monitoring are covered, helping you maintain performance and ensure your programming runs smoothly in real-world environments.
Automating tasks with conditional statements and loop structures
You’ll learn how to write logic into your scripts using conditional statements and loops, allowing you to automate repetitive or decision-based tasks. The course covers if, case, while, until, and for structures, helping you build scripts that respond to different inputs, control execution flow, and streamline routine operations in a Solaris environment.
What’s included
- 5 days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
- Course completion certificate
Key facts
Ideal for
Programmers, system administrators and support teams who need to understand the Solaris system and programming.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with IT concepts and operating systems will help you get the most from this course.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This practical Solaris fundamentals course builds your command-line confidence and equips you with programming skills that can be applied directly to system administration and problem-solving.
How do I start learning Solaris programming?
The best way to begin is through guided, instructor-led training. Our Solaris Fundamentals course is delivered by experienced practitioners and covers the essential building blocks of Solaris programming, including key commands, scripting, and system configuration.
What skills do you need to work with Solaris?
To work effectively with Solaris, you need to understand file system structure, shell commands, scripting, user permissions, process control, and text handling tools like AWK and vi. This course is designed to build these core skills through practical, instructor-led training.
How is Solaris different from Linux?
Both are Unix-based, but Solaris offers unique scalability, security, and Oracle integration. During this course, we highlight these differences so you can adapt commands, tools, and administration techniques effectively when working across both platforms.
How can I further my knowledge following this course?
Following the course, you’ll be able to navigate and manage Solaris systems, write and adapt shell scripts, and perform key administration tasks. You can progress to advanced courses such as Solaris 11 System Administration – Part I or Solaris Advanced Shell Programming Tools, and work towards Oracle Solaris certification.
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