===Part 1: Using the Linux Shell ===
xThe Bash shell in Matrix allows you to interact with your account by issuing commands.
Bash Shell Shortcut KeysSome Linux commands can be issue by using just the Linux command line itself (e.g. pwd, date, ls, cal), but some Linux commands may allow arguments that the command needs to perform specific operations. '''Linux Command Structure:''' <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">command argument1 argument2 ... </span>
Learning shortcut keys in any OS terminal will allow you to An argument can be more productive as a sysadmin. You will focus on learning a few common Bash Shell keyboard shortcut keysand learn where you can access online help for additional shortcuts (if required).pathname, text, or an option
'''Perform For example:* The ls command displays a listing of filenames in the Following Steps:'''current directory* The ls /bin command displays a listing of filenames in the /bin directory (as opposed to your current directory)* The ls -l command displays a detailed listing of filenames in the current directory* The ls -l /bin command displays a details listing of files in the /bin directory
# Type the following Linux command, but DON’T press the ENTER key: cd /bin<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-a key combination. What happens?<br><br>
# Press the alt-shift-f key combination. What happens?<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-w shortcut. What happens?<br><br>
# Type the following command: ls<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-e key combination and press ENTER. What was the purpose of using these key combinations?<br><br>
Getting Help with Linux Commands
You are NOT required to change your password for this tutorial.
Bash Shell Shortcut Keys
Learning shortcut keys in any OS terminal will allow you to be more productive as a sysadmin. You will focus on learning a few common Bash Shell keyboard shortcut keys
and learn where you can access online help for additional shortcuts (if required).
'''Perform the Following Steps:'''
# Type the following Linux command, but DON’T press the ENTER key: cd /bin<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-a key combination. What happens?<br><br>
# Press the alt-shift-f key combination. What happens?<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-w shortcut. What happens?<br><br>
# Type the following command: ls<br><br>
# Press the ctrl-e key combination and press ENTER. What was the purpose of using these key combinations?<br><br>