Practical Unix System Management: I/O and Files — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 30m 📚 25 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Practical Unix System Management: I/O and Files

Gain the foundational skills to manage files, processes, and users on Unix-like systems, preparing you for command-line automation and administration.

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Unlock the power of Unix-like operating systems by understanding their core mechanisms for input, output, and system control. This course guides you from basic command-line interactions to confident system management, enabling you to efficiently handle files, manage processes, and automate routine tasks on any Unix-based environment. What you'll learn: * Understand fundamental Unix input/output streams and redirection techniques. * Master essential file system navigation, creation, and manipulation commands. * Apply powerful text processing utilities like `grep`, `sed`, and `awk` for data filtering and transformation. * Manage system processes, user accounts, and file permissions effectively. * Practice basic shell scripting to automate repetitive administrative tasks. * Configure environment variables and system paths for personalized command-line workflows. The course begins with foundational concepts of command-line interaction and I/O, then progresses through file management and text processing, culminating in practical system administration techniques and basic automation. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in Unix, Linux, or command-line interfaces. All you need is a willingness to learn and practice. Start your journey to becoming a proficient Unix system user today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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