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Access the Command Line

Dennis kibbe, <dennis.kibbe@mesacc.edu>




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Module Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Access the Command Line
  3. Access the Command Line with the Desktop
  4. Execute Commands with the Bash Shell
  5. Key Takeaway
  6. Resources
  7. Graded Lab

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Learning Objectives

After successfully completing the work in this module you will be able to:
  1. Log into the GNOME Desktop and run commands in a Bash shell.
  2. Log into a text-based host and enter commands.
  3. Use Bash shell features to save time entering commands.
  4. Troubleshoot common mistakes when entering commands.

Introduction

image showing thew relationship of the shell to the Linux kernel

Far from being obsolete, the command line is the most efficient way of managing a Linux server. Graphical interfaces while pretty, are slow, difficult to automate, and use resources without contributing to a server's mission. In this course you'll learn to use the Bash shell like a pro.