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Unix Administration Basics

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 13 Hrs 52 Min
Total Videos: 106 On-demand Videos

The topics covered in the Unix Administration Basics Course include: VirtualBox, Basic commands, Special characters, File editing, Filesystem structure, Finding files Regular expressions, Process management, and much more.

Course Description

This course is designed for beginners who want to master Unix Administration Basics and achieve practical results fast. If you’re starting from scratch or transitioning from another system, you’ll finish with the core outcome of confidently managing a Unix environment, keeping systems reliable, secure, and efficient.

Through hands-on lessons and practical guidance, you’ll explore the essential day-to-day tasks you’ll face in real roles. Learn how to manage user accounts, control permissions, and handle services and daemons, while building a solid foundation in process management, system logs, and SSH remote access. This online course centers on actionable skills you can apply immediately in professional settings.

What you’ll gain includes practical, job-ready capabilities such as configuring disk usage efficiently, performing backup and recovery, and navigating package management. You’ll also develop a practical understanding of shell scripting basics, crontab scheduling, and network configuration, all framed within real-world scenarios that emphasize reliability and security.

Key topics covered include: unix administration basics for beginners concepts, unix system administration online course structure, Linux vs Unix administration fundamentals, and targeted practice with a unix administration basics practice test. You’ll also dive into unix user management tutorial, unix file permissions explained, and unix service management commands, all tied together with hands-on labs and diagnostic commands.

– Hands-on labs that simulate real server environments

– Clear guidance on process management, system logs, and security hardening

– Practical coverage of SSH remote access, kernel parameters, and diagnostic commands

  • Ability to manage user accounts and permissions with confidence
  • Hands-on skills in services and daemons control and monitoring
  • Proficiency in process monitoring, disk usage analysis, and backup strategies
  • Experience with shell scripting basics and crontab scheduling to automate tasks

Ready to level up your Unix administration skills and start applying what you learn from day one? Enroll now to gain practical expertise, improve system reliability, and advance your IT career with a structured, career-focused online course.

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Included In This Course

Module 1: Virtual Box

  •    Virtual Box-Part 1
  •    Virtual Box-Part 2
  •    Virtual Box-Part 3
  •    Virtual Box-Part 4
  •    Virtual Box-Part 5
  •    Virtual Box-Part 6

Module 2: Basic Commands

  •    Basic Commands-Part 1
  •    Basic Commands-Part 2
  •    Basic Commands-Part 3
  •    Basic Commands-Part 4
  •    Basic Commands-Part 5
  •    Basic Commands-Part 6
  •    Basic Commands-Part 7
  •    Basic Commands-Part 8
  •    Basic Commands-Part 9
  •    Basic Commands-Part 10

Module 3: Special Characters

  •    Special Characters-Part 1
  •    Special Characters-Part 2
  •    Special Characters-Part 3

Module 4: File Editing

  •    File Editing-Part 1
  •    File Editing-Part 2
  •    File Editing-Part 3
  •    File Editing-Part 4
  •    File Editing-Part 5
  •    File Editing-Part 6
  •    File Editing-Part 7

Module 5: File System Structure

  •    File System Structure-Part 1
  •    File System Structure-Part 2
  •    File System Structure-Part 3
  •    File System Structure-Part 4

Module 6: Finding Files

  •    Finding Files-Part 1
  •    Finding Files-Part 2
  •    Finding Files-Part 3

Module 7: Shell Special Characters

  •    Shell Special Characters-Part 1
  •    Shell Special Characters-Part 2
  •    Shell Special Characters-Part 3

Module 8: Regular Expressions

  •    Regular Expressions-Part 1
  •    Regular Expressions-Part 2
  •    Regular Expressions-Part 3
  •    Regular Expressions-Part 4
  •    Regular Expressions-Part 5
  •    Regular Expressions-Part 6

Module 9: Process Management

  •    Process Management-Part 1
  •    Process Management-Part 2
  •    Process Management-Part 3
  •    Process Management-Part 4
  •    Process Management-Part 5
  •    Process Management-Part 6
  •    Process Management-Part 7
  •    Process Management-Part 8

Module 10: Job Scheduling

  •    Job Scheduling-Part 1
  •    Job Scheduling-Part 2
  •    Job Scheduling-Part 3
  •    Job Scheduling-Part 4
  •    Job Scheduling-Part 5
  •    Job Scheduling-Part 6

Module 11: Customizing Your Account

  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 1
  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 2
  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 3
  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 4
  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 5
  •    Customizing Your Account-Part 6

Module 12: Unix Printing

  •    Unix Printing-Part 1
  •    Unix Printing-Part 2
  •    Unix Printing-Part 3
  •    Unix Printing-Part 4

Module 13: Networking

  •    Networking-Part 1
  •    Networking-Part 2
  •    Networking-Part 3
  •    Networking-Part 4
  •    Networking-Part 5
  •    Networking-Part 6
  •    Networking-Part 7
  •    Networking-Part 8
  •    Networking-Part 9
  •    Networking-Part 10

Module 14: X Windows

  •    X Windows-Part 1
  •    X Windows-Part 2
  •    X Windows-Part 3
  •    X Windows-Part 4
  •    X Windows-Part 5

Module 15: Back Up And Compression

  •    Back Up And Compression-Part 1
  •    Back Up And Compression-Part 2
  •    Back Up And Compression-Part 3
  •    Back Up And Compression-Part 4

Module 16: Text Utility

  •    Text Utility-Part 1
  •    Text Utility-Part 2
  •    Text Utility-Part 3
  •    Text Utility-Part 4
  •    Text Utility-Part 5

Module 17: Shell Scripting

  •    Shell Scripting-Part 1
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 2
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 3
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 4
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 5
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 6
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 7
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 8
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 9
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 10
  •    Shell Scripting-Part 11

Module 18: System Administration Basics

  •    System Administration Basics-Part 1
  •    System Administration Basics-Part 2
  •    System Administration Basics-Part 3
  •    System Administration Basics-Part 4
  •    System Administration Basics-Part 5