Operations

Duration

3 – 4 hours

Overview

Audience

This course is designed for end-users and system operators who are new to the Linux environment and require knowledge on managing processes, log files and customizing the user interface.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of Linux (see Introduction to Linux) including the file system (see The Linux File System) and shell programming (see Linux Shell Programming).

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be familiar with -
  • Understand the concept of a process under Linux
  • Use the PS utility to review running processes
  • Perform background commands and process control
  • Locate and review log file available in Linux
  • Options and facilities available for customizing the user interface (the shell)

Course Content

Module 1 LINUX PROCESSES

  • Concepts of Linux Processes
  • Linux Process Management
  • Process Structure
  • PS Utility and Options
  • Background Commands and Processes

Module 2 LOG FILES / ERRORS AND STATUS

  • Locating Log Files
  • Reading Log Files
  • Interpreting Common Errors and Status Messages

Module 3 CUSTOMIZING THE SHELL

  • User Interface Customization
  • Available options
 
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