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Basic Unix commands, Description And Usage For Functional Finanacials Analysts (Doc ID 1085759.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle General Ledger - Version 11.5 to 12 [Release 11.5.0 to 12.0]
Oracle Application Object Library - Version 11.5.0 to 12.1 [Release 11.5 to 12.1]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

The purpose is to assist functional financials analysts understand and use basic Unix commands in Oracle Applications instances, so they can provide basic information to Oracle Support engineers.

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Purpose
Questions and Answers
 cal
 This command show a calendar for a specified month and/or year.
 cat
 This is one of the most flexible Unix commands. You can use to create, view and concatenate files.
 cd
 To change directory. Use this command to change directories.
 chmod
 To changes the permissions on a file.
 clear
 This command clears the terminal screen.
 cp
 Use this to copy files.
 date
 Use this command to check the date and time.
 df
 It shows the available disk space.
 echo
 The echo command echoes its arguments. Use it to determine if certain environment variables are set. Precede the variable you would like to see by a dollar sign ($).
 find
 Use this command to find a particular file or groups of files. 
 grep
 Use this command to search for information in a file or files.
 hostname
 Provides the hostname of the box you are currently working on. This is particularly useful when you have telnet sessions to several boxes at one time and when there is confusion as to which box you are currently on.
 lp
 Prints a file on a printer connected to the computer network
 ls
 This shows the contents of a particular directory.
 man
 Useful command that can help you figure out the syntax and purpose of most UNIX commands. Enter 'man' followed by the command you would like to execute, and you will get a quick rundown of what the command does and a description of how to use it.
 mkdir
 Use this command to create new directory.
 More
 Shows listing one screen at a time. More is a command used to read text files.
 mv
 Use this command to move or rename files.
 ps
 To see list of all the operating system processes that are running.
 pwd
 It means present working directory. Use this command to find out what directory you are working in.
 setenv
 Use this command to set envirorment variables.
 strings
 This looks for ASCII strings in a binary file.
 vi
 The vi editor (short for visual editor) is a screen editor which is available on almost all Unix systems.
 Miscellaneous Unix commands

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