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UNIX and Shell Scripting - Module 3

The document describes the UNIX login process. When a UNIX system boots, the kernel creates the init process. Init then calls the getty process for each terminal, which displays the "login:" prompt. When the user enters their username, getty passes control to the login program. The login program displays the password prompt, validates the password, and sets the user's environment before calling the user's login shell like bash or ksh. The login shell then reads startup files like .profile before giving the user a command prompt.

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UNIX and Shell Scripting - Module 3

The document describes the UNIX login process. When a UNIX system boots, the kernel creates the init process. Init then calls the getty process for each terminal, which displays the "login:" prompt. When the user enters their username, getty passes control to the login program. The login program displays the password prompt, validates the password, and sets the user's environment before calling the user's login shell like bash or ksh. The login shell then reads startup files like .profile before giving the user a command prompt.

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UNIX and Shell Scripting

Module 3: UNIX Process



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Module 3 Objectives
Upon completing this module, the learner will be able to:

Describe the various processes invoked before and after login

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Module 3 Agenda
Topic Name Duration
Environment of UNIX Process
25 min

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Discussion: Logging into a UNIX System
Discussion topic:
How to Log into a UNIX System?

Discussion time:
5 minutes

Instructions:
Ask students about their
experience/opinions.
Write them on a flip-chart.




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Demonstration: Logging into a UNIX
System
For slides 6 to 8

This topic includes demonstration on login into the UNIX system.
It will be conducted in the following manner:
Instruction:
Demonstrate login into the UNIX system.
Map it with respect to the login flow (slides 6 to 8)
Ask participants to execute the same.



Environment of UNIX Process (1 of 3)

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Start UNIX System
init Process
getty Process
For each terminal port
Init calls getty process.
When a UNIX system is Bootstrapped,
Kernel creates Init Process.
Getty outputs login: and waits for user to
enter user name. When user enters his user
name, gettys job is complete.
Environment of UNIX Process (2 of 3)

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Login Program
getty Process
Getty creates environment for
login and invokes login program.
The Login program:
Displays password: prompt
Validates users password
Puts the user in his home directory
(If logged in correctly)
Initializes users environment
Environment of UNIX Process (3 of 3)

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Login Shell
Login Program
Login program invokes users
login shell (sh,ksh,bash).
Login shell reads users start-up files
.profile for bourne and korn shell
.cshrc and .login for C shell
User at Terminal
Once start-up files are done, login
shell provides shell prompt to user.
Enters commands.

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Knowledge Check (1 of 3)
Which is the first process initiated by Kernel, when a UNIX
system is Bootstrapped?

1. getty
2. sh
3. init
4. login


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Knowledge Check (2 of 3)
Which one of the following is not a valid login shell?

1. sh
2. bash
3. ssh
4. ksh


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Knowledge Check (3 of 3)
State whether the following statements are True or False:

1. .profile is the users start-up file for bourne and korn shells.
2. getty creates environment for login and invokes login program.


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Module 3 Summary
Upon completing this module, you should now be able to:

Describe the various processes invoked before and after login

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Questions and Comments
What questions or comments
do you have?

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