Linux Fundamentals Course Overview

This Linux Operating System and Bash Shell Programming training course introduces the delegate to the main concepts of the LINUX Operating System. The most commonly used commands are described in detail as are the command line wildcard and redirection facilities. The mechanisms by which a user acquires a login environment are discussed and the main features of the Bash shell are introduced.

The course is designed to give delegates practical experience in developing and writing shell scripts. Most of the built-in Bash shell commands are introduced together with the main program control structures.

The delegate will learn and acquire skills as follows:

• Creating, copying, renaming, moving and deleting files and directories
• Using the shell's redirection and pipe facilities
• Editing text files using the vi editor
• Setting and changing access permissions on files
• Monitoring and controlling their own processes
• Using the basic file and text searching utilities
• Customising their own login environment
• Writing simple scripts to enhance basic command output
• Using the various shell quoting mechanisms appropriately
• Manipulating shell variables and user-defined variables in scripts
• Implementing conditional execution facilities
• Using the shell's built-in loop constructs where appropriate
• Writing scripts to trap user interrupts
• User defined Functions
• Developing menu-driven shellscripts

Who will the Course Benefit?

There are no formal pre-requisites for the Linux Fundamentals course, although an understanding of and exposure to information technology is advantageous.

Programmers, administrators and support personnel who need to understand the LINUX Operating system, existing shellscripts, automate procedures and write their own utilities.

Course Objectives

To provide the skills needed to work productively in a LINUX environment to develop and customise shell programs.

Examinations

This course helps delegates prepare for the following exam:

Linux Essentials (LPI, exam 010-150)

This course, together with the Linux System Administration (LPI & CompTIA) course, helps delegates prepare for the following exams:

Linux Administrator (LPIC-1, exams LPI 101 and LPI 102)

CompTIA Linux+ (exams LX0-103 and LX0-104)

Attending this relevant course will help delegates gain many of the skills and product knowledge requirements as outlined in the exam objectives. Studying this course and its associated reference materials can form part of the preparation to achieve certification. Experience, practice, self-study and aptitude are also key requirements for exam success.

Before taking any exam, ensure you have the recommended experience. The The LPI and CompTIA websites lists all exam requirements and these are updated regularly.

Exams are not included as part of the course.

Requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for this Linux Fundamentals training course, although an understanding of and exposure to information technology and an understanding of operating systems is required.

Follow-On Courses

• Linux System Administration (LPI & CompTIA)
• Oracle SQL
• Linux Advanced Shell Programming Tools
• TCP/IP Networking

• Course technical content is subject to change without notice.
• Course content is structured as sessions, this does not strictly map to course timings. Concepts, content and practicals often span sessions.