Unix Shell Fundamentals
UNIX is a family of operating systems. UNIX Shell is common in text-based or command-line UNIX programs. The commands of UNIX shell are compatible with all brands of UNIX, including Linux. This Virtual Training Company tutorial teaches the fundamentals of UNIX Shell even if you have no prior knowledge of UNIX or UNIX Shell commands. Author Mark Virtue helps you get a better understanding thorough demonstrations of processes such as logging in, copying files, combining programs, using telnet, and more. To get started, simply click one of the topics below.
Introduction
About this Course
Audience and Prerequisites
Understanding UNIX
What is UNIX?
UNIX History
Which UNIX?
UNIX Architecture
Understanding the UNIX Shell
What is the UNIX Shell?
Which Shell?
Logging In
Basic Commands
Command Syntax
Getting Help
Logging Out
Files and Directories
Working with Files and Directories
Commands for Files and Directories Pt 1
Commands for Files and Directories Pt 2
Filenames and File Types
Wildcards Pt 1
Wildcards Pt 2
Displaying File Contents
Comparing Files
Copying, Moving and Renaming Files
Deleting Files
Hidden Files
The "." and ".." Directories
Relative vs Absolute Paths
Working with Directories
Finding Files
Archiving Files
Security
Users and Groups
Security Related Problems
File Protection Overview Pt 1
File Protection Overview Pt 2
Changing File Permissions
Changing File Ownership
Changing File Group
A Dangerous Security Loophole
Combining Programs - Pipes and Filters
Introduction to Combining Programs
Standard Output
Standard Input
Standard Input and Output
About Filters
Common Filters
Searching for Text in Files
Standard Error
Process Control
About Processes Pt 1
About Processes Pt 2
Running Commands Asynchronously
Killing Processes
Jobs
More Process Control
Scheduling Commands
vi - A UNIX Text Editor
Understanding vi
Starting vi
Manipulating Files in vi Pt 1
Manipulating Files in vi Pt 2
Moving Around Pt 1
Moving Around Pt 2
Basic Editing Pt 1
Basic Editing Pt 2
Basic Editing Pt 3
Advanced Editing Pt 1
Advanced Editing Pt 2
Configuring vi Pt 1
Configuring vi Pt 2
The UNIX File System
Introduction to the Unix File System
How Files are Stored
Understanding Links Pt 1
Understanding Links Pt 2
Linking Files
Symbolic Links Pt 1
Symbolic Links Pt 2
UNIX File Types
Mounting Pt 1
Mounting Pt 2
Communication
Using telnet
Using mail
Customising Your Shell Environment
Changing your Login Shell
Environment Variables Pt 1
Environment Variables Pt 2
Your PATH Pt 1
Your PATH Pt 2
Your Prompt
Your .profile
Command-line Editing
Korn Shell Command-line Editing
Shell Customisation Options Pt 1
Shell Customisation Options Pt 2
The End
Credits
About the Author
