Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide
- By Cisco Systems, Inc., Dan Myers, Jim Lorenz
- Published Dec 21, 2001 by Cisco Press. Part of the Companion Guide series.
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Features
- Chapter Objectives and Pedagogy—Each chapter begins with clearly defined objectives. Definitions, descriptions, examples and graphical presentations supports these objectives throughout the chapter.
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Provides the instructor and the student with an outline of the chapter focus and pedagogy features throughout the chapter to aid in classroom student learning, retention and understanding.
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- Maps to Web-based Course—Print products will map to the current version of the online curriculum.
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Provides the student and the instructor with an integrated textbook companion to strengthen classroom learning.
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- Chapter Structure Designed to Reinforce Concepts—Chapter summaries, review questions, and answers included within each chapter.
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Reinforces concepts and helps the students evaluate their understanding before moving on to new material. Answers to review questions are found in the appendixes, along with a glossary of key terms used throughout the text.
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- Interactive CD-ROM—The book content as well as interactive media activities will be included on a CD-ROM to complement the Companion Guide.
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Builds upon the classroom and Web-based learning experience providing the student with additional hands-on electronic activities.
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- Only Cisco-Approved Study Materials for the Networking Academy Course—Cisco Press is the only publisher endorsed and recommended by Cisco Systems.
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Provides the instructor and the student with the confidence that the same individuals who developed the web-based curriculum have reviewed and recommended the text from Cisco Press.
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- Instructors are eligible to receive free copies of the complete 8 disk Solaris suite of operating system and applications software upon adoption of the Companion Guide and/or the Lab Companion—While supplies last.
- Copyright 2002
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 1-58713-044-0
- ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-044-1
The only authorized textbook for the Fundamentals of UNIX course within the Cisco Networking Academy Program!
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide introduces you to basic technology concepts with the help of real-world examples. Each chapter leads with objectives with definitions, descriptions, examples, and graphical presentations throughout the chapter to support the objectives.
Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program and will be the companion textbook for a one-semester course on UNIX Fundamentals. This course and companion guide address the demand for IT professionals who need UNIX training and experience. It is an introduction to the UNIX operating system for end-users. Completing this course will give you a strong foundation for moving on to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration. The companion guide also includes a Cisco Systems-authored CD-ROM featuring electronic activities.
- Each chapter leads with objectives with definitions, descriptions, examples, and has graphical presentations throughout the chapter to support the objectives
- Introduction to basic technology concepts with real-world examples
- The book content as well as interactive media activities are included on a CD-ROM
- Chapter ending summary of key concepts, followed by a sample review quiz with questions and answers.
- Online instructor resources will be available in the Instructor's Toolbox on the CNAP community server.
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Table of Contents
(NOTE: Each chapter ends with a Summary, Check Your Understanding, UNIX Command Summary, and Key Terms.).
1. The UNIX Computing Environment.
Introduction. The Main Components of a Computer. Overview of Computer Operating Systems. Overview of the UNIX Operating System. Benefits of UNIX. The Solaris Operating Environment.
2. Accessing Your System and the Common Desktop Environment.
Introduction. User Accounts. The /etc/passwd File. Proper UNIX System Shutdown. Changing Your Password. Becoming Familiar with the Common Desktop. The Keyboard. Managing Windows. Minimizing and Maximizing the Front Panel. Customizing Your Workspace with Style Manager. Working with Subpanels.
3. CDE User Applications.
Introduction, Using the Mail Tool. Using Calendar Manager. Other Built-In Applications.
4. Getting Help.
Introduction. Using CDE Help. AnswerBook2. Command-Line Help. Troubleshooting. DOS/UNIX Cross-Reference.
5. Accessing Files and Directories.
Introduction. The File System. Directory Paths. Navigating the File System. Listing Direcotry Contents. Identifying and Using Metacharacters.
6. Basic Directory and File Management.
Introduction. Directory and File Management Using the Command. Comparing Files. File-and Direcotry-Naming Conventions. Creating Files. Creating Directories. Removing Files and Directories. Using CDE File Manager.
7. Advanced Directory and File Management.
Introduction. Copying Files Using the Command Line. Copying Direcotries from the Command Line. Linking Files. Renaming and Moving Files Using the Command Line. Renaming and Moving Directories Using the Command. Input/Output Redirection. Command Piping. Advanced Directory and File Managemnt Using File Manager.
8. Files and User Information Utilities.
Introduction. Disk Technology Overview. Partitions and File Systems. File System Statistics. Finding Files in the File System. Searching for Strings in Files and Command Output. Finding Files Using CDE File Manager. Sorting Files and Command Output. Identifying Users with the who and finger Commands. Switching to Another User Account. User Account Information.
9. Using Text Editors.
Introduction. Introducing the vi Editor. More About the vi Editor. Other Text Editors. Text Editor Alternative-Creating Small Text Files Using cat. Using the CDE Text Editor. Word Processors.
10. File System Security.
Introduction. Security Policies. Standard UNIX Security Features. File System Permissions. Determining File and Directory Access. Changing Permissions from the Command Line. Changing Permissions with File Manager.
11. UNIX Printing.
Introduction. The UNIX Printing Environment. Using CDE Print Manager.
12. Backing Up Data.
Introduction. The Importance of Backups. Data Restoration Issues. Magnetic Tape Backup Media. Magnetic and Optical Disks. BackingUp Files with tar. Compreeing Files. Uncompressing Files. Backing Up and Compressing the Home Directory. Restoring Files. Combining Backup and Compression with the jar Command. Third-Party Compression Programs. Using CDE to Archive, Compress, and Restore.
13. System Processes and Memory Management.
Introduction. Unix System Processes. Terminating Processes. Foreground and Background. Memory Managemnt: Physical Memory and Swap.
14. Basic Features of the Korn and C Shells.
Introduction. Review of the Shell. Additional Korn Shee1 Features. Additional C Shell Features. Shell Variables.
15. Customizing Your Login Environment.
Introduction. Features of Initialization Files. Korn Shell Customization. C Shell Customization. The CDE Intialization File.
16. Network Basics.
Introduction. Local-Area Networks. Wide-Area Networks. LAN Architecture Elements. Network Topologies. Network Protocols and the OSI Model. Client/Server Computing. Network Commands. Naming Services and Host Name Resolution.The Network File System.
17. Career Guidance.
Introduction. What's Next? Careers in UNIX System Administration. Resources.
Appendix A. Check Your Understanding Answer Key
Appendix B. Master Command List.
Appendix C. vi Editor Quick Reference.
The Three Modes of vi. Basic vi Commands That You must Know-Don't Leave Home Without Them.
Appendix D. Solaris for Intel Download and Installation Instructions.
Free Solaris Binary License Program. Dual Boot Installation Instructions Using Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
Appendix E. mailx
Introduction to mailx. Mail Headers. Sending a Mail Message. Sending a File Using Mail. Creating a Mail Alias. Canceling a Mail Message. Deleting and Undeleting a Mail Message. Replying to a Mail Message. Printig a Mail Message. Quitting Mail. Using Tilde Commands.
Appendix F. e-Lab Activities Listing.
Appendix G. Hands-On Lab Listing.
Appendix H. Web Site Resources.
Glossary.
Index
Index
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