Introduction to the Linux command line

Course Format

Instructor-led in Webex (You will be able to sign up for a Webex session once you have enrolled in the course.)

Description

The “shell” is the command-line interface of Linux and other UNIX operating systems. In this three-hour, instructor-led, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to connect to a remote Linux system, use basic commands, navigate and work with files and directories, use wildcards and pipes to build powerful commands, and write simple shell scripts to automate your work. These basic skills will make you autonomous with Linux and allow you to continue learning on your own. They are also prerequisites for learning to use Linux high-performance computers.

Objectives

• Learn how to connect to a remote Linux computer from your own computer
• Understand basic concepts central to the Linux operating system
• Know basic Linux shell commands and programs and how to use them