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Linux Introduction

Name: Linux Introduction
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This Linux Operating System training course introduces the delegate to the main concepts of the LINUX Operating System. The most commonly used commands and utilities are described in detail as are the command line wildcard and redirection facilities.<br>The course discusses the mechanisms by which a user acquires a login environment...

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Last updated : 23/07/2026
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Duration:

24.00 hours

19.5 CPD hours

Overview:

This Linux Operating System training course introduces the delegate to the main concepts of the LINUX Operating System. The most commonly used commands and utilities are described in detail as are the command line wildcard and redirection facilities.
The course discusses the mechanisms by which a user acquires a login environment and the main features of the Bash shell are introduced.

Description:

This Linux Operating System training course introduces the delegate to the main concepts of the LINUX Operating System. The most commonly used commands and utilities are described in detail as are the command line wildcard and redirection facilities.
The course discusses the mechanisms by which a user acquires a login environment and the main features of the Bash shell are introduced.

Course Outline:

Course Contents - DAY 1

Course Introduction

- Administration and Course Materials
- Course Structure and Agenda
- Delegate and Trainer Introductions

Session 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM

- A brief history of UNIX
- The UNIX kernel
- The UNIX file system
- Getting started navigating the file system
- The file system structure
- Directories and files
- Pathnames
- Navigating the file system
- Exercise: Logging on to the system
- Exercise: Navigating the file system

Session 2: BASIC COMMANDS

- Command line syntax
- Basic file handling commands
- Basic Directory handling commands
- Filename wildcard characters
- Exercise: Manipulating files and directories

Session 3: REDIRECTION AND PIPES

- Input redirection
- Output redirection
- Pipes
- Exercise: Using redirection and pipe facilities

Course Contents - DAY 2

Session 4: INTRODUCTION TO THE vi EDITOR

- Overview of the vi editor
- Basic functions
- Switching to input mode
- Other useful commands
- Exercises: Using the vi editor

Session 5: SEARCHING AND REPLACING TEXT

- Replacing text
- Using the vi editor
- Using sed for search and replace
- Searching for text with grep
- Exercises: Searching and Replacing Text

Session 6: RECALLING AND EDITING COMMANDS

- Overview
- The bash shell
- The korn shell
- Exercises: Recall and Edit Commands

Session 7: FILE PERMISSIONS AND ACCESS CONTROL

- Users and user groups
- File access permissions
- Changing file attributes
- Switching users and user groups
- Linking files
- Exercise: Setting and access permissions
Course Contents - DAY 3

Session 8: PROCESSES

- What is a process?
- Monitoring processes
- Killing processes
- Background processes
- Job Control
- Grouping commands
- Exercise: Monitoring and controlling processes

Session 9: THE USER ENVIRONMENT

- Customising the .bash_profile file
- Customising the .bashrc file
- Exercise: Setting up an environment

Session 10: MORE BASIC COMMANDS

- The find command
- The cut command
- The sort command
- The finger command
- Exercise: Using file handling commands

Available Delivery Options for Linux Introduction

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

How many CPD hours does Linux Introduction provide?

The 3 day Linux Introduction course gives you up to 19.5 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for Linux Introduction?

Anyone who needs to understand and use the LINUX Operating System.

Do you provide training for Linux Introduction?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Linux Introduction. This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Linux Introduction?

The Linux Introduction training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 24.00 hours including breaks.

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Why are Nexus Human the best provider for Linux Introduction?

Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for Linux Introduction?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for Linux Introduction training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.