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Solaris 8 Operating System: Completing Basic Tasks

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

The Solaris 8 Operating System: Completing Basic Tasks course provides students with a basic introduction to the Solaris 8 Operating System. This includes a description of the user interface, using the vi editor and logging in and out.

eMentoring Services are included with this course.

  • Course length: 3-4 hours


  • Course ID:
    WS-1081-90
    Subscription Duration:
    90 days
    Price:
    $US  125.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is available in the following languages:

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Japanese
  • German
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Spanish
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     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

    Students who can benefit from this course include new system administrators or system administrators new to the Solaris 8 Operating System.

     
     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • use the basic elements of a computer, including the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Identify the components and features of the Solaris 8 Operating System
  • Access the system and user information from local and remote systems
  • Use basic system commands
  • Use the vi editor
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     Related Courses Back To Top

  • Before: WS-1080-90, Common Desktop Environment (CDE)
  • After: WS-1082-90, Managing Files and System Processes
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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1: The Sun Workstation

  • The four main hardware components of a computer
  • The four main components of the Solaris Operating System
  • The Sun Operating System and the shells supported by the Solaris Operating Environment


  • Module 2: Accessing Your System
  • User accounts
  • Logging in and out
  • Passwords
  • Accessing user information
  • Securing your workstation


  • Module 3: Logging in Remotely
  • Understanding the network
  • Working remotely
  • Transferring files using FTP


  • Module 4: Completing Basic System Commands
  • Obtaining basic system information
  • Using command options and controls
  • Accessing help using Man pages


  • Module 5: Using vi
  • Understanding the basics of vi
  • Understanding vi modes
  • Using vi
  • Editing a vi file
  • Customizing a vi session
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