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Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

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This comprehensive beginner-level course is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to operate confidently within a Unix environment. Through a structured, hands-on approach, learners will explore the core principles of Unix, including its architecture, shell interaction, and command-line interface. The course progresses into deeper system navigation techniques, file management, and directory manipulation. Divided into two progressive modules, the course first introduces the Unix operating system's structure and essential commands. Learners will explain the roles of the shell and kernel, demonstrate key session commands, and execute directory navigation tasks. The second module deepens the learner’s understanding by focusing on file creation, stream redirection, path resolution, and directory control, enabling them to manipulate, apply, and distinguish between file system tools with confidence. This course is ideal for aspiring developers, system administrators, or IT professionals aiming to build a strong command-line foundation and apply Unix concepts in real-world scenarios.

Syllabus

  • Getting Started with Unix
    • This module provides a foundational understanding of the Unix operating system, focusing on its architecture, user interface via the shell, essential command-line utilities, file system structure, and directory management. Learners will explore core concepts and practical tools required to navigate, manage, and interact with Unix-based systems effectively using terminal commands.
  • Working with Unix Files and Paths
    • This module introduces learners to essential file handling operations in Unix, including creating, editing, viewing, and copying files. It further explores core Unix stream concepts, navigation using absolute and relative paths, and managing directory structures. The lessons emphasize hands-on usage of commands to help learners interact effectively with the Unix file system and perform real-world shell operations.

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