Aix Fundamentals Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the AIX Fundamentals course, students should have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of computer systems and their operation.
• Familiarity with general operating system concepts such as files, directories, and processes.
• Experience with using a graphical user interface (GUI) on any operating system.
• Willingness to learn and engage with command-line interface (CLI) operations.

Please note that while prior experience with UNIX or Linux can be beneficial, it is not mandatory for this course. Our training modules are designed to guide beginners through the basics and progressively build up to more complex topics.

Target Audience for Aix Fundamentals

The AIX Fundamentals course offers a deep dive into the AIX OS, targeting professionals keen on mastering UNIX-based systems.

• System Administrators and Engineers who manage AIX or UNIX-based environments
• IT Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in different operating systems, specifically AIX
• DevOps Engineers who work with development teams utilizing AIX systems
• Technical Support Specialists providing on-site or remote support for AIX systems
• Database Administrators who manage databases on UNIX or AIX systems
• Software Developers who build applications in UNIX or AIX environments
• Technical Consultants who advise on or implement AIX-based solutions
• Network Administrators who oversee networks that include AIX servers
• Security Analysts responsible for the security of AIX and UNIX systems
• IT Students or New Graduates aspiring to specialize in UNIX/AIX systems administration or development

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Aix Fundamentals?

Introduction to AIX Fundamentals Course Learning Outcomes

Gain essential skills in AIX, including command-line proficiency, shell scripting, process management, and text filtering, to effectively operate within the AIX environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the history and structure of UNIX and the AIX operating system for foundational knowledge.
• Master the command-line interface syntax and file system navigation to efficiently manage files and directories.
• Utilize redirection and pipes to control data flow between commands and processes.
• Gain proficiency in using the vi editor for text editing and file manipulation.
• Learn to search and replace text within files using regular expressions and command-line tools like sed and grep.
• Recall and edit previous commands to streamline command-line work and enhance productivity.
• Manage file permissions and access control to ensure security and proper access rights.
• Apply text filtering techniques using commands like cut, awk, and nl to process and analyze data.
• Monitor, control, and manage processes to maintain a stable and responsive AIX operating environment.
• Customize the user environment through shell profiles and scripts to personalize the workspace and automate tasks.
• Develop and debug shell scripts to automate routine tasks, handle runtime data, and execute conditional commands.
• Implement loops and conditional statements in scripting to create complex and efficient shell scripts.
• Create functions within shell scripts to modularize code and enhance script readability and maintenance.
• Understand and handle interrupt signals using traps to make scripts more robust and error-resistant.

This AIX Fundamentals course is designed to empower students with the necessary skills to navigate and manage the AIX operating system effectively, laying a strong foundation for advanced AIX administration or usage.