Linux Series: GNU and Linux Commands
Product Code: LPI103 Time: 3.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course introduces users to shells and shows users how to configure user and environment variables and how to manage processes on a Linux system.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define a shell
  • Explain how commands entered at the Linux command line are interpreted
  • Customize user and environment variables
  • Describe and view the history file
  • List running processes, modify process priority, and stop processes
  • List and control jobs

Topics:

  • Understanding Shells
  • Typing at the Command Line
  • Editing and the Command Line
  • Understanding Variables
  • Customizing Environment Variables
  • Working with the PATH Variable
  • Working with the PROMPT Variable
  • Working with the HOME Variable
  • Understanding the HISTORY File
  • Viewing the HISTORY File with fc
  • Understanding Processes
  • Listing Processes with ps and top
  • Editing Process Priority with nice
  • Managing Jobs
  • Sending Signals to Processes

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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