Linux Introduction

Computeraid is the largest supplier independent computer training and consultancy company in South Wales, training around 20,000 people days annually. Computeraid is supplier-independent so does not sell hardware or software. As well as training thousands of staff from hundreds of smaller companies Computeraid also works with many of the largest organisations in the region. References from all sources are excellent. We offer a range of commercial training options, funded courses and subsidised consultancy. With training centres in Swansea, Cardiff, Neath and Carmarthen we are within easy reach of businesses throughout South Wales.

Company History

Computeraid was founded in 1988 and celebrated its 10th anniversary year by being awarded the Western Mail "Welsh Small Business of the Year" award. Our qualified and dedicated tutors have provided training solutions for thousands of businesses over the last twenty years.

Computeraid is an Investors in People organisation.

Course Objectives:

This course is suitable for personnel who require a good working knowledge of the Linux Operating System and the vi editor. On completion of the course the delegate will have a good practical knowledge of the Linux Operating System, the command structures and the editor facilities.

Course Contents

• History of Linux
• File System Structure
• The Structure and use of Pathnames
• File Naming Conventions
• Logging in and out of the System
• Command Syntax
• Command Execution
• File Manipulation Commands
• The vi Editor
• Security
• User to User Communication Facilities
• Commands for Searching and Sorting
• Filter and Pipe Utilities
• Multi-tasking
• The Shell Environment
• Shell Variables
• Customisation of the Environment

Course Details

This is a three-day introductory course running from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Prerequisites

To gain the maximum benefit from this course experience of IT and an understanding of operating systems is required.

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