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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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Beginner level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

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.

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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 videosTotal 83 minutes

Introduction to Unix and System Architecture9 minutes
Unix Architecture6 minutes
Commands and Utilities11 minutes
Changing Password‚ Listing Directories7 minutes
Logging in and Logout6 minutes
Unix File Management7 minutes
Listing Files4 minutes
LS Command8 minutes
LS-L‚ Metacharacters8 minutes
Hidden Files6 minutes
Other LS Command Variants9 minutes
Displaying Files Recursively by LS-R Command3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to Unix and System Architecture10 minutes
Command-Line Essentials10 minutes
Files and Directories10 minutes
Graded - Getting Started with Unix30 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.