Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

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Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

This course is part of Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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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.

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.

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12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 83 minutes

Introduction to Unix and System Architecture 9 minutes
Unix Architecture 6 minutes
Commands and Utilities 11 minutes
Changing Password‚ Listing Directories 7 minutes
Logging in and Logout 6 minutes
Unix File Management 7 minutes
Listing Files 4 minutes
LS Command 8 minutes
LS-L‚ Metacharacters 8 minutes
Hidden Files 6 minutes
Other LS Command Variants 9 minutes
Displaying Files Recursively by LS-R Command 3 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Getting Started with Unix 30 minutes
Introduction to Unix and System Architecture 10 minutes
Command-Line Essentials 10 minutes
Files and Directories 10 minutes

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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7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 41 minutes

Creating Files in Unix 5 minutes
Editing Files 6 minutes
Display Contents of a File 6 minutes
Copying Files in Unix 5 minutes
Standard Unix Streams 6 minutes
Absolute Relative Path Names 9 minutes
Removing Directories 4 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Working with Unix Files and Paths 30 minutes
File Creation and Editing 10 minutes
Copying and Managing Files 10 minutes
Untitled 10 minutes

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