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

• 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

Anyone who needs to learn to use the Linux operating system.

Students attending this course should be familiar with basic Information Technology (IT) concepts and the role of an operating system.

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

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.  

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process: http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

• The current GTP list price
• The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.