Technologies / Infrastructure

AIX Basics

Gain the basic skills needed to work with the AIX operating system. The training covers file management, using the vi editor, process management and configuring the user environment.

Why choose this training?

In a rapidly changing IT environment, technical skills are becoming a key asset on the job market. Gain the basic skills needed to work with the AIX operating system. The training covers file management, using the vi editor, process management and configuring the user environment.

The training delivers comprehensive technical knowledge that participants can apply immediately in their day-to-day work.

The training is particularly valuable for anyone who needs basic AIX/UNIX user skills to work in an AIX environment. The course is also a prerequisite for many courses in the AIX Systems Administration curriculum.

What makes our approach unique?

The EITT approach is built on hands-on experience and practical exercises. Over 4 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio, EITT is a trusted partner in competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are practitioners with many years of experience who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we will prepare a program adapted to your requirements.

Who is this training for?

This basic course is designed for anyone who needs basic AIX/UNIX user skills to work in an AIX environment.

This course is also a prerequisite for many courses in the AIX Systems Administration curriculum.

Prerequisites

basic information technology (IT) concepts and the role of the operating system

Training program

Exercise 1 — Using the system
Unit 3 — AIX system documentation
Exercise 2 — AIX system documentation

Exercise 3 — Files and directories
Unit 5 — Using files
Exercise 4 — Using files
Unit 6 — File permissions
Exercise 5 — File permissions

Exercise 6 — The vi editor

Exercise 7 — Shell basics
Unit 9 — Using shell variables
Exercise 8 — Using shell variables

Unit 11 — Controlling processes
Exercise 9 — Controlling processes
Unit 12 — Customizing the user environment
Exercise 10 — Customizing the user environment
Unit 13 — AIX Utilities, Part I
Exercise 11 — AIX Utilities (1)
Unit 13 — AIX Utilities, Part I (continued)

Unit 14 — AIX Utilities, Part II
Exercise 13 — AIX Utilities (3)
Unit 14 — AIX Utilities, Part II (continued)
Exercise 14 — AIX Utilities (4)
Unit 15 — Additional shell features
Exercise 15 — Additional shell features
Unit 16 — The AIX graphical user interface

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For the AIX Basics training we recommend: basic information technology (IT) concepts and the role of the operating system.

What is the format and duration of the training?

The training lasts 4 days and is available online and on-site. Sessions run from 9:00 to 16:00. We can also adapt the schedule to your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

The training is intended for anyone who needs basic AIX/UNIX user skills to work in an AIX environment. The course is also a prerequisite for many courses in the AIX Systems Administration curriculum.