Build a strong foundation in Solaris with this live virtual classroom course. You'll learn essential commands, shell navigation, file systems and process control. Ideal for beginners, it provides practical Solaris skills for immediate use, while also supporting preparation for the Oracle Certified Associate and Oracle Certified Professional qualifications.
Solaris Introduction
Confidently master the essentials of Solaris
Over three days, this Solaris Introduction course guides you through the core principles of working with the Solaris operating system. You'll gain a solid grasp of key commands, user environments and process handling, building the understanding needed to work confidently in Solaris-based systems and continue your development.
Learning objectives
Navigate the Solaris file system effectively
- Use core file and directory management commands
- Apply shell redirection and piping
- Edit files confidently using vi/Vim
- Search and filter text using standard tools
- Manage file permissions and user access
- Monitor and control system processes
- Configure shell environments and variables
- Locate files using find and locate commands
- Understand regular expressions and text substitution
What you’ll learn
Explore how the Solaris operating system works in practice. You'll gain fluency in command-line operations, streamline file handling, and learn to manage user environments and processes, building real capabilities you can apply to professional system administration tasks.
Working with the Solaris command line
Begin by exploring the structure of Solaris and the fundamentals of the UNIX shell. You'll learn how to navigate directories, create and manage files, and distinguish between absolute and relative pathnames. Through interactive practice, you'll also gain familiarity with command syntax, wildcards and logical operators, building the confidence to work efficiently with Solaris in real-world environments.
Editing and searching text
Master the use of vi and Vim editors to efficiently edit, update and manage text files from the terminal. You'll develop the skills to navigate editing modes, execute commands within the editor, and customise your editing environment. You’ll also work with grep, sed and regular expressions to search, filter and manipulate text, an essential capability for tasks such as log file analysis and script validation.
Managing processes and system resources
Get to grips with process management in Solaris. Learn how to monitor active processes, adjust priorities, and terminate tasks when needed. You'll also cover background processing, job control and grouping commands, tools that are critical in multi-user systems. These practical skills help ensure efficient use of system resources and are essential for maintaining system performance and stability.
What’s included
- Three days of instructor-led live virtual classroom training
- Hands-on exercises using live lab environments
- Expert tuition from Solaris specialists
- Digital course materials for ongoing reference
- A StayAhead certificate confirming course attendance
Key facts
Ideal for
IT professionals, support staff or administrators who need to understand and work with the Solaris operating system in a practical, command-line environment.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites; however, a basic understanding of IT concepts and operating systems is advantageous.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Gain practical experience working in a UNIX-based environment. This course introduces core Solaris functions including file access, shell configuration, text editing and process control, preparing you to use Solaris confidently in technical and administrative roles.
What is Solaris, and why should I learn it?
Solaris is a powerful UNIX-based operating system known for its stability, scalability and advanced security features. As such it’s a trusted choice in enterprise environments, particularly for those using Oracle technologies. Gaining Solaris skills can enhance your career prospects by opening opportunities in system administration, IT operations and technical support roles within organisations that depend on robust, high-performance infrastructure.
What’s the difference between this course and Solaris System Administration?
This course serves as an introduction to the Solaris operating system, focusing on foundational skills such as navigating the command line, managing files, and understanding basic process control. In contrast, the Solaris System Administration Part I and Solaris System Administration Part II courses are more advanced. They cover topics like service management, user and group administration, system configuration, and performance monitoring, making them suitable for those managing Solaris systems professionally.
Does this course cover Solaris programming?
This course introduces core Solaris command-line skills, but it does not cover Solaris programming or shell scripting in depth. If you're looking to write programs or scripts within the Solaris environment, we recommend following this course with Solaris Shell Programming, which focuses specifically on automation, scripting techniques, and command-line logic.
Does this course provide Oracle Solaris certification?
This course does not include certification exams. However, it forms a strong foundation for those aiming to take the Oracle Certified Associate (1Z0-821) exam. When combined with the Solaris System Administration Part I and Solaris System Administration Part II courses, it also supports preparation for the Oracle Certified Professional (1Z0-822) certification.
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