| IBM tutorial teaches Linux command-line basics |
Nov. 18, 2005
IBM DeveloperWorks has published a new online tutorial that teaches common Linux command-line functions. At some point, all Linux users should get to know at least a few command-line functions in order to get more out of their systems, and this tutorial is a simple, cost-effective way to do it.
"GUIs are fine, but to unlock the real power of Linux, there's no substitute for the command line," DeveloperWorks says in the introduction. "In this third of five tutorials, Ian Shields introduces you to the Linux command line and several GNU and UNIX commands. By the end of this tutorial, you will be comfortable using commands on a Linux system."
Some of the things you will learn in the tutorial include:- how to configure system hardware with Linux
- how Linux uses disk partitions
- how to install and manage software packages.
You also will get an introduction to common GNU and UNIX commands. By the end of this tutorial, you will know how to use commands in the bash shell, including how to use text processing commands and filters, how to search files and directories, and how to manage processes.
The tutorial, which is written in an easy-to-understand manner, is organized according to the specific objectives of the LPI exam for this topic. If you're studying for certification -- or simply building a solid foundation in Linux systems administration -- you will be ready to proceed to the next tutorial in this series, the site says.
"LPI Exam 101 Prep: GNU and UNIX Commands," written by senior programmer Ian Shields, is sanctioned by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), which certifies Linux system administrators at two levels: junior level (also called "certification level 1") and intermediate level (also called "certification level 2").
To attain certification level 1, you must pass exams 101 and 102; to attain certification level 2, you must pass exams 201 and 202. This tutorial prepares users for Exam 101.
To get the most from this tutorial, you should have a basic knowledge of Linux and a working Linux system on which you can practice the commands covered in this tutorial, DeveloperWorks said.
Access to the tutorial requires a free registration on the IBM DeveloperWorks site.
Go here to get started.
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