EDUCBA
Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization
EDUCBA

Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization

Master Unix System Programming and Performance. Learn Unix commands, scripting, IPC, and system performance for real-world administrative tasks.

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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Apply Unix shell commands and scripting techniques to automate routine administrative tasks.

  • Analyze and manage Unix system processes, signals, and interprocess communication.

  • Evaluate system performance and implement command-line solutions for optimization and security.

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Taught in English
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August 2025

35 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Commands
Category: File Systems
Category: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: File Management
Category: Linux Commands
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Unix
Category: User Accounts
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Commands
Category: Linux Commands
Category: File Management
Category: Unix
Category: Shell Script
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Linux
Category: File Systems
Category: Operating Systems
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Scripting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Commands
Category: Unix
Category: User Accounts
Category: File Systems
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Systems Administration
Category: File Management
Category: Shell Script
Category: Linux
Category: Operating Systems

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: OS Process Management
Category: Unix
Category: Unix Commands
Category: File Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Shell Script
Category: System Programming
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: File Systems
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Commands

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