Unix Administration Basics
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Unix Administration Basics teaches the core commands and admin tasks you need to run a Unix system, from files and processes to networking and shell scripts. It has 106 videos and runs for 14 hours 15 minutes.
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Unix Administration Basics is an entry-level course that teaches you how to use and look after a Unix system from the command line. It is built for people who want to start out as a system engineer, system analyst or IT specialist in a Unix setting. The course runs for 14 hours 15 minutes across 106 video lessons.
What you will learn
- Set up a practice system in VirtualBox so you can try every command safely
- Use the basic Unix commands to move around, copy, move and remove files
- Edit text files from the command line
- Understand how the Unix file system is laid out and how to find files in it
- Use shell special characters and regular expressions to match text and files
- View, control and stop running processes
- Schedule jobs so tasks run on their own at set times
- Set up basic networking, printing and the X Windows desktop
- Back up and compress data
- Write shell scripts to automate everyday admin tasks
Course outline
- VirtualBox: building a safe lab to practise in.
- Basic Commands: the everyday commands every admin uses.
- Special Characters: what key symbols mean to the shell.
- File Editing: changing files from the command line.
- File System Structure: how directories are organised.
- Finding Files: tracking down files by name and type.
- Shell Special Characters: wildcards, quoting and more.
- Regular Expressions: searching text with patterns.
- Process Management: watching and controlling programs.
- Job Scheduling: running tasks at set times.
- Customising Your Account: shaping your shell to suit you.
- Unix Printing: setting up and managing print jobs.
- Networking: connecting and checking network settings.
- X Windows: the graphical side of Unix.
- Back Up and Compression: keeping data safe and small.
- Text Utility: tools for sorting and shaping text.
- Shell Scripting: automating work with scripts.
- System Administration Basics: core duties of a Unix admin.
Who this course is for
- People aiming for a first role as a system engineer or system analyst
- IT specialists who need to support Unix or Unix-like servers
- Programmer analysts who work on Unix machines
- Learners who want a solid command-line base before moving on to Linux certification
Before you start
There are no formal entry requirements. You should be comfortable using a computer and installing software, as you will set up VirtualBox in the first module. No past Unix or scripting experience is needed.
Jobs this course supports
- Junior system engineer
- Unix system analyst
- IT specialist
- Programmer analyst
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 Hours 15 Minutes |
| Videos | 106 Course Videos |
| Questions | 60 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | No formal prerequisites. Basic computer skills help. |
| Best for | Junior system engineers, system analysts, IT specialists, programmer analysts |
| Topics covered | Unix commands, File editing, File system structure, Regular expressions, Process management, Job scheduling, Networking, Shell scripting |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
18 modules and 106 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Virtual Box6 lessons
- Virtual Box-Part 1
- Virtual Box-Part 2
- Virtual Box-Part 3
- Virtual Box-Part 4
- Virtual Box-Part 5
- Virtual Box-Part 6
Module 2: Basic Commands10 lessons
- Basic Commands-Part 1
- Basic Commands-Part 2
- Basic Commands-Part 3
- Basic Commands-Part 4
- Basic Commands-Part 5
- Basic Commands-Part 6
- Basic Commands-Part 7
- Basic Commands-Part 8
- Basic Commands-Part 9
- Basic Commands-Part 10
Module 3: Special Characters3 lessons
- Special Characters-Part 1
- Special Characters-Part 2
- Special Characters-Part 3
Module 4: File Editing7 lessons
- File Editing-Part 1
- File Editing-Part 2
- File Editing-Part 3
- File Editing-Part 4
- File Editing-Part 5
- File Editing-Part 6
- File Editing-Part 7
Module 5: File System Structure4 lessons
- File System Structure-Part 1
- File System Structure-Part 2
- File System Structure-Part 3
- File System Structure-Part 4
Module 6: Finding Files3 lessons
- Finding Files-Part 1
- Finding Files-Part 2
- Finding Files-Part 3
Module 7: Shell Special Characters3 lessons
- Shell Special Characters-Part 1
- Shell Special Characters-Part 2
- Shell Special Characters-Part 3
Module 8: Regular Expressions6 lessons
- Regular Expressions-Part 1
- Regular Expressions-Part 2
- Regular Expressions-Part 3
- Regular Expressions-Part 4
- Regular Expressions-Part 5
- Regular Expressions-Part 6
Module 9: Process Management8 lessons
- Process Management-Part 1
- Process Management-Part 2
- Process Management-Part 3
- Process Management-Part 4
- Process Management-Part 5
- Process Management-Part 6
- Process Management-Part 7
- Process Management-Part 8
Module 10: Job Scheduling6 lessons
- Job Scheduling-Part 1
- Job Scheduling-Part 2
- Job Scheduling-Part 3
- Job Scheduling-Part 4
- Job Scheduling-Part 5
- Job Scheduling-Part 6
Module 11: Customizing Your Account6 lessons
- Customizing Your Account-Part 1
- Customizing Your Account-Part 2
- Customizing Your Account-Part 3
- Customizing Your Account-Part 4
- Customizing Your Account-Part 5
- Customizing Your Account-Part 6
Module 12: Unix Printing4 lessons
- Unix Printing-Part 1
- Unix Printing-Part 2
- Unix Printing-Part 3
- Unix Printing-Part 4
Module 13: Networking10 lessons
- Networking-Part 1
- Networking-Part 2
- Networking-Part 3
- Networking-Part 4
- Networking-Part 5
- Networking-Part 6
- Networking-Part 7
- Networking-Part 8
- Networking-Part 9
- Networking-Part 10
Module 14: X Windows5 lessons
- X Windows-Part 1
- X Windows-Part 2
- X Windows-Part 3
- X Windows-Part 4
- X Windows-Part 5
Module 15: Back Up And Compression4 lessons
- Back Up And Compression-Part 1
- Back Up And Compression-Part 2
- Back Up And Compression-Part 3
- Back Up And Compression-Part 4
Module 16: Text Utility5 lessons
- Text Utility-Part 1
- Text Utility-Part 2
- Text Utility-Part 3
- Text Utility-Part 4
- Text Utility-Part 5
Module 17: Shell Scripting11 lessons
- Shell Scripting-Part 1
- Shell Scripting-Part 2
- Shell Scripting-Part 3
- Shell Scripting-Part 4
- Shell Scripting-Part 5
- Shell Scripting-Part 6
- Shell Scripting-Part 7
- Shell Scripting-Part 8
- Shell Scripting-Part 9
- Shell Scripting-Part 10
- Shell Scripting-Part 11
Module 18: System Administration Basics5 lessons
- System Administration Basics-Part 1
- System Administration Basics-Part 2
- System Administration Basics-Part 3
- System Administration Basics-Part 4
- System Administration Basics-Part 5
Your learning path
Where Unix Administration Basics fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own Unix server to take this course?
No. The first module shows you how to set up VirtualBox, so you can build a practice system on your own computer and follow every lesson.
Is this course useful for Linux as well as Unix?
Yes. Linux works in a very similar way to Unix, so the commands, file system ideas and shell scripting skills carry over well. It is a good base before a Linux+ course.
Does the course cover shell scripting?
Yes. Shell scripting is one of the largest modules. You learn how to write scripts that automate routine admin tasks.
What level is this course?
It is entry level. It starts with basic commands and builds up to system administration tasks, so no past Unix experience is needed.
How long is the course?
The course has 106 video lessons with a total running time of 14 hours 15 minutes, plus 60 test questions to check what you have learned.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
