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UNIX: Overview
Course Code: |
UNGN01E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
This is the first of the UNIX Foundation Technology courses and has no prerequisites. |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the student to UNIX. |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Understand the main features of UNIX
2. Understand how the many variants of UNIX came about
3. Conduct a first session on UNIX
4. Use the following commands: passwd, cat, date, cal, more, and groups
5. Understand the format of a UNIX command
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UNIX: Exploring the Filesystem
Course Code: |
UNGN02E |
Duration: |
3 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic familiarity with computers. |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the student to the UNIX filesystem. |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Describe the UNIX filesystem structure
2. Understand the naming conventions used in UNIX
3. Be aware of the different types of files
4. Use the commands cd and ls
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UNIX: Working with Files
Course Code: |
UNGN03E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic familiarity with computers. |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the commands used to manipulate files. |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Organize files by creating directories and moving files to suitable locations within the filesystem (using the commands mv, cp, rm mkdir and rmdir)
2. Investigate the contents of files using head, tail, and file and find
3. Understand the basic printing commands available
4. Use redirection
5. Protect files using chmod, umask, chown and chgrp
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UNIX: Using Editors
Course Code: |
UNGN07E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
A basic familiarity with computers |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the student to UNIX editors |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Explain the difference between line and screen mode editors
2. Edit files using ed
3. Understand the basic features of using the vi editor
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UNIX: Process and Data Utilities
Course Code: |
UNGN05E |
Duration: |
5 hours |
Prerequisites: |
This is part of the UNIX Foundation Technology suite and has no prerequisites. |
Course Aim: |
To provide an overview of processes, links, and file utilities and to describe data manipulation |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Manage and schedule processes
2. Make use of file compression
3. Create links
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UNIX: The User Environment
Course Code: |
UNGN06E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
This is part of the UNIX Foundation Technology suite and has no prerequisites |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the student to the various UNIX shells and to describe the basic differences between them |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Understand the benefits of using environment variables
2. Identify and compare the common UNIX shells
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UNIX: Using the Shell
Course Code: |
UNGN08E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
An understanding of computing terms and basic programming concepts would be an advantage but is not essential; all preceding courses in the UNIX Foundation Technology curriculum |
Course Aim: |
To introduce shell scripts, variables, and basic scripting techniques |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Use shell scripts and variables
2. Provide some ground rules for writing scripts
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UNIX: Shell Programming
Course Code: |
UNGN09E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
An understanding of computing terms and basic programming concepts would be an advantage but is not essential; all preceding courses in the UNIX Foundation Technology curriculum |
Course Aim: |
To explain how to use shell control structures to make decisions, to describe Bourne and Korn shell functions, and to show how to debug shell scripts |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Use shell control structures such as if...then...else
2. Create functions in the Bourne and Korn shells
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: System Operations
Course Code: |
UXSA01E |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To describe procedures for booting and shutting down a Solaris 2.5.1 system |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Describe the boot cycle
2. Understand run levels
3. Detail the boot options and be able to troubleshoot the boot process
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: Backup and Restoration
Course Code: |
UXSA02E |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To introduce the concepts behind backing up and explain how to back up and restore using ufsdump, ufsrestore, and Solstice Backup for Solaris |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Back up filesystems and individual files in Solaris 2.5.1
2. Design and manage a backup schedule
3. Use Solstice Backup for Solaris
4. Restore filesystems and individual files from a backup
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: User Setup and Security
Course Code: |
UXSA03E |
Duration: |
5 hours |
Audience: |
Trainee system administrators for Solaris 2.5.1 and experienced system administrators from other operating systems moving to Solaris 2.5.1 |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To explain user setup and security issues on a Solaris 2.5.1 system |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Understand general user setup issues
2. Set up new users and new groups using command line interface, Admintool and AdminSuite
3. Disable and delete user accounts cleanly
4. Understand file and directory permissions and how to change them
5. Appreciate the importance of system security
6. Devise a basic security check procedure
7. Use the Aset facility to aid regular surveillance
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: Monitoring and Scheduling
Course Code: |
UXSA04E |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To demonstrate how to monitor the system and schedule routine tasks
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Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Understand how to manage swap space
2. Use the vmstat, iostat and sar commands
3. Control processes and know how to prioritize and remove processes
4. Use the cron utility
5. Use the at facility
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: System Configuration
Course Code: |
UXSA05E |
Duration: |
7 hours |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To describe how to manage software packages, crash dumps, system information, and removable media, and how to add modems |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Outline how to manage software packages, crash dumps and system information
2. Explain how hard disks, CDs, and floppy disks mounted on a Solaris system are named and accessed
3. Explain how to format and configure disks for use
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: Maintaining Filesystems
Course Code: |
UXSA06E |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
Experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses
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Course Aim: |
To describe the various types of UNIX filesystem and explain how to create, mount, and manage different filesystems in Solaris 2.5.1 |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Explain the differences between the various types of filesystem used by Solaris 2.5.1
2. Create, mount, and unmount various filesystems
3. Use the automounter to mount and unmount network filesystems automatically
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: The Network Environment
Course Code: |
UXSA07E |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
All preceding courses in the Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration curriculum; experience of using UNIX; the UNIX Foundation Technology courses |
Course Aim: |
To outline a Solaris 2.5.1 network environment, and describe how to configure the networking components of machines that use network information services and local files
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Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Outline the principles of TCP/IP networks, IP addressing, and UUCP administration
2. Explain how to configure network interfaces, routers and hosts, and how to diagnose network problems
3. Describe network information services
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Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration: Network Services
Course Code: |
UXSA08E |
Duration: |
7 hours |
Prerequisites: |
All preceding courses in the Solaris 2.5.1 System Administration curriculum; experience of using UNIX and an understanding of the basic architecture of a UNIX network |
Course Aim: |
To describe the NIS+ namespace, the DNS, the Solaris 2.5.1 electronic mail system, and the Common Desktop Environment |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Describe the NIS+ namespace
2. Explain how to manage the NIS+ namespace
3. Outline the Domain Name System
4. List the main components of a Solaris 2.5.1 electronic mail system
5. Explain the contents of the mail configuration file
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Essentials of Solaris 2.x
Course Code: |
SOLESS |
Duration: |
4 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The course UNIX: Overview ; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To provide the student with a basic knowledge of Solaris 2.x |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the design principles of UNIX with particular reference to the UNIX concept of files
2. Conduct a Solaris 2.x login session and then log out
3. Use the graphical and command-line user interfaces
4. Use the shell program supplied with Solaris 2.x
5. Outline the design and organization of the Solaris filesystem
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Solaris 2.x File Management
Course Code: |
SOLFM |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The courses UNIX Overview, UNIX Technical Awareness, and Essentials of Solaris 2.x; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to manage the Solaris 2.x filesystem |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Navigate the Solaris 2.x filesystem
2. Explain file and directory listings
3. Use wild card characters (metacharacters) in partial specification of filenames
4. Describe how the filesystem stores its files
5. Discuss the inefficiencies that may result from block indirection
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Solaris 2.x Job Control
Course Code: |
SOLJC |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The courses UNIX Overview, UNIX Technical Awareness, and Essentials of Solaris 2.x; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to execute and control Solaris 2.x processes |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Explain the principles of Solaris 2.x processes and their execution
2. Outline the standard device concept and manage the redirection of input and output
3. Make composite commands using pipes and redirection
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Essentials of HP-UX
Course Code: |
HPESS |
Duration: |
5 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The course UNIX: Overview; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To provide the student with a basic knowledge of HP-UX
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Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the design principles of UNIX with particular reference to UNIX files
2. Conduct a HP-UX login session and then log out
3. Use the graphical and command-line interfaces
4. Describe the functions and use the shell programs supplied with HP-UX
5. Describe the structure and organization of the HP-UX filesystem
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HP-UX File Management
Course Code: |
HPFM |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The courses UNIX Overview, UNIX Technical Awareness, and Essentials of HP-UX; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to manage an HP-UX filesystem |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Navigate the HP-UX filesystem
2. Explain file and directory listings
3. Use wild card characters (metacharacters) in partial specification of filenames
4. Describe how files are stored
5. Discuss the inefficiencies that may result from block indirection
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HP-UX Job Control
Course Code: |
HPJC |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The courses Essentials of HP-UX and HP-UX File Management; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to execute and control HP-UX processes |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the principles of HP-UX processes and their execution
2. outline the standard device concept and manage redirection of input and output data
3. use a range of HP-UX commands and exploit the techniques of filters, pipes, and redirection
4. make composite commands using pipes and redirection
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Essentials of UnixWare
Course Code: |
UNIXESS |
Duration: |
5 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The course UNIX: Overview; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To provide the student with a basic knowledge of UnixWare |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the design principles of UNIX with particular reference to UNIX files
2. Conduct a UnixWare login session and then log out
3. Use the graphical and command-line interfaces
4. Describe the functions and uses of the shell programs supplied with UnixWare
5. Describe the structure and organization of the UnixWare filesystem
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UnixWare Job Control
Course Code: |
UNIXJC |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Audience: |
UNIX end-users, system administrators, and managers |
Prerequisites: |
The courses Essentials of UnixWare and UnixWare File Management; some experience in using or managing a computer system running under any variant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to execute and control UnixWare processes |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the principles of UnixWare processes and their execution
2. outline the concept of standard device and manage the redirection of input and output data
3. use a range of UnixWare commands and exploit the techniques of filters, pipes, and redirection
4. make composite commands using pipes and redirection
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UnixWare File Management
Course Code: |
UNIXFM |
Duration: |
6 hours |
Prerequisites: |
The courses UNIX Overview, UNIX Technical Awareness, and Essentials of UnixWare; some experience in using or managing a computer system under any varieant of UNIX would be useful |
Course Aim: |
To enable the student to manage the UnixWare filesystem |
Learning Objectives: |
After this course the student should be able to:
1. Navigate the UnixWare filesystem
2. Explain file and directory listings
3. Use wild card characters (metacharacters) in partial specification of filenames
4. Explain how the filesystem stores its files
5. Discuss the inefficiencies that may result from block indirection
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