Course description: Linux Basics - A System z Perspective

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Course outline

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Course code	ZL120	Skill level	Basic
Duration	2.0 days	Delivery type	Classroom (Hands-on labs)
Course type	Public or Private on-site
Public price	USD $1,710.00 plus tax

This course enables you to perform everyday tasks using the Linux operating system.

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Training Paths that reference this course are:

z/VM and Linux on System z

Special note

IBM Education Advantage Program eligibility:

Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

Audience

This is a basic course for anyone who needs to learn to use the Linux operating system.

Prerequisites

You should have familiarity with:

Basic Information Technology (IT) concepts and the role of an operating system.

Skills taught

Log in to a Linux system and set a user password
Use Linux online documentation
Manage Linux files and directories
Describe the purpose of the shell
Use the vi editor
Execute common Linux commands
Manage Linux processes

Course outline

Introduction to Linux
Using the system
Linux documentation
Files and directories
Using files
File permissions
Shell basics
Using shell variables
The vi Editor
Processes