The Unix Command Line and GUI


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level


Overview/Description
Explore the Unix operating system command line and GUI. In this course, you will learn how to manage your Unix system through the command line; to execute common command line tasks, with standard syntax. Discover a variety of Unix shells, that are used to combine the tools to perform complex work flows. Learn how to switch between shells and the man-page viewer. Study Unix configuration file standards and log files. Edit files with the nano text editor. Explore and configure the X Window System and the Unix interface.

Target Audience
Technicians who want to get a thorough grounding of Unix principles through hands-on examples

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.9

Lesson Objectives

The Unix Command Line and GUI

  • start the course
  • recognize standard Unix command line syntax
  • list commonly used Unix shells
  • view man pages and switch between shells
  • describe Unix configuration file standards
  • view Unix log files
  • edit files using the nano text editor
  • perform common Unix tasks at the command line
  • describe the X Window System and its benefits
  • configure the Unix X Window System
  • use the Unix GUI and command line for management

    • Course Number:
    lu_unop_a02_it_enus

    Expertise Level
    Beginner