Introduction to Unix and Linux Lab Manual, Student Edition (OSBORNE RESERVED) - Softcover

Creary, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072226943 ISBN 13: 9780072226942

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

Synopsis

This is a complete lab manual for students looking to learn the Unix and Linux operating systems, guiding the reader through hands-on experiences and scenarios.

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Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success

• 40+ labs exercises that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies
• Step-by-step scenarios that require you to think critically
• Post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results
• Key term quizzes that help build your vocabulary
• End-of-chapter lab solutions that explain not only what happened, but why

In this lab manual, you'll practice:

• Logging on to the system
• Working with the shell and creating shell scripts
• Managing files with utilities
• Modifying the user environment
• Using the visual editor (vi) and the pico editor
• Modifying and manipulating data
• Using multiple utilities in scripts
• Specifying instructions to the shell
• Setting file and directory permissions
• Controlling user processes
• Managing, printing, and archiving large files
• Accessing and touring graphical desktops
• Administering a Linux PC system

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072226943
• ISBN 13: 9780072226942
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304