Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the UNIX operating system for end
users and is complementary to the other Cisco networking courses, such
as routing and switching. Although it may be helpful, it is not
necessary to have taken the Cisco networking courses prior to taking
this one. Basic knowledge of UNIX will broaden the skills of the Cisco
academy students to include a major network operating system. This
course will provide a strong foundation for those who wish to move on
to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration. You will
become familiar with powerful UNIX command line utilities as well as
the graphical Common Desktop Environment (CDE). By successfully
completing this course, you will be well on your way to becoming a
power user and will feel comfortable with most varieties of UNIX
including Sun's own Solaris.
UNIX Careers
Knowledge of UNIX is valuable in Information Technology (IT) today. Many of the world's most powerful computer
networks and Internet sites are based on UNIX, and there is a
tremendous demand for people with skills in UNIX system
administration. UNIX is a world-class operating system that supports
mission critical applications. One inhibitor to the growth of UNIX is
the lack of trained, qualified personnel who know and understand the
UNIX environment. Knowledge of Cisco networking technology along with
knowledge of the UNIX network operating system is a strong combination
when seeking employment. UNIX system administrators or "sysadmins"
are among the highest paid IT professionals. To gain an appreciation
for the demand of UNIX professionals and to find out the types of UNIX
job opportunities available, look at the want ads in any major
newspaper or any job search site on the Internet.
Chapter 1 Overview
In this first chapter, you will learn about the history and the main
components and capabilities of the UNIX operating system. You will
review operating systems in general and see how UNIX compares to other
types of operating systems. This chapter also introduces Sun
Microsystems' version of the UNIX operating system known as the Solaris
Operating Environment or commonly referred to as Solaris.
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