Chapter 2. System Concepts

Terms you'll need to understand:

  • Kernel

  • Shell

  • File system

  • Daemon

  • The Solaris 8 Reference Manual

Techniques you'll need to master:

  • Distinguishing between the parts of the operating system

  • Distinguishing between the three shells

  • Using the man command to view online manual pages

This chapter covers some basic concepts of the Solaris 8 operating system. The first section briefly summarizes the new features of Solaris 8. The second section addresses the structure and components of the operating system. The next section summarizes the three shells, and the last section provides an overview of the online reference manual. This chapter covers the System Concepts test objectives.

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