Introduction to UNIX

Course guarantor:

Milan Kuchařík

Lecturer:

Milan Kuchařík

Tutor:

Milan Kuchařík, Matěj Popďakunik, Marek Vlasák

Supervisor:

Department of Laser Physics and Photonics

Synopsis:

Computer and operating systems. Personal computer, workstation and supercomputers. Processor, memory, bus, devices, hard disk, network interface. Hardware and software. Principles of operating systems. Operating system UNIX. Basic principles, kernel, kernel services. Documentation. File system, file atributes, working with files. Text editors: vi, emacs. Command interpreter (shell) bash and its programming (scripts). Controlling processes, process status, computer load a process priorities. Standard tools. Computer networks. Local computer networks. Global computer networks. Addresses and protocols TCP/IP. Network configutation of a computer. Network services: hardware sharing, mail, scp, etc. Network applications

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Computer and operating system.

2. Kernel of Unix operating system, processes, file system.

3. Command interpreter and its programming.

4. Network services.

5. Compiling and debugging, typesetting system LaTeX.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Basic orientation in Unix operating system.

Skills:

Ability to apply acquired knowledge to practical use of Unix operating system.

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] P. Cobbaut, Linux Fundamentals, Netsec BVBA, 2015. http://linux-training.be/linuxfun.pdf

[2] P. Cobbaut, Linux Networking, 2015. http://linux-training.be/linuxnet.pdf

Recommended references:

[3] M. Garrels, Introduction to Linux -A Hands on Guide, 2008. http://www.tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/intro-linux.pdf

Study aids:

Computer classroom Unix

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Physical Engineering - Computational physics (PS)
• Quantum Technologies (elective course)
• Nuclear and Particle Physics (elective course)
• Mathematical Engineering - Mathematical Physics (elective course)
• Mathematical Engineering - Mathematical Modelling (elective course)
• Mathematical Engineering - Mathematical Informatics (elective course)
• Physical Engineering - Solid State Engineering (elective course)
• Physical Engineering - Laser Technology and Photonics (elective course)