Introduction to UNIX

Unit 1: Using a UNIX OS

• Introduction
• The Operating System (OS)
• Components of a UNIX OS
• Creating a File
• Multi-User Communication

Unit 2: Logging in and Using Commands

• Introduction
• Logging in
• About Course Examples
• Setting the Terminal Type
• Using Programs
• Passwords
• Communicating Using a Terminal
• Logging Off

Unit 3: Introduction to Files

• Introduction
• Computer Files
• Directories
• Using vi to Create a File
• After Invoking vi
• Viewing Text Files

Unit 4: Redirecting Input/Output

• Introduction
• Default Input/Output
• Redirecting Input
• Redirecting Output
• The Pipe

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Explain the basic components of UNIX, including its kernel, utilities, shell, and hierarchical file system
Log in to UNIX and enter commands at the shell prompt
Create simple files in the vi text editing program and list the files in a directory
Redirect standard input and output and use pipes to send the standard output of one program to the standard input of another
Create and send mail to one or more users
Perform additional mail-related tasks
Conduct a two-way, on-screen dialog with another user using the write program