No matter whether you are working on stand-alone project or web project, operating systems and networking knowledge is must for testers. Many testing activities like installation testing, performance testing are dependent on operating system knowledge. Now days most of the web servers are Unix based. So Unix knowledge is mandatory for tester.
For the beginners in Unix, learning basic Unix commands is a good start. This article explains basic Unix commands and in next article we will move on to the Unix operating system basics and advanced Unix commands.
The best way to learn following commands is to read and simultaneously practice them on Unix operating system.
These are the Unix commands that are mostly used while interacting with Unix servers. Most of the time you might be interacting with Unix OS through remote windows machines using softwares like ‘Putty’. In such testing environment this article is very useful.
You can download the article written by Meenakshi on Unix basics for testers on below link:
Download: Unix basics for testers article (Doc file)
I will continue this series of “soft skills required for testers”. Here is list of skills on which I will concentrate in coming posts:
- Operating systems skill for testers.
- Networking skill.
- Database ( Mainly SQL) knowledge for testers.
- Basic programming skill.
All these skills are required to become a successful software tester.
If you think any other skill should be also included in this “soft skills for testers” article series then please let me know in below comment section. I will work on those subjects to include them in my future articles.
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Hi
This is very useful to me , becs Im going to be UNIX testing.So, kindly send me more documents on UNIX testing pls.
Hello,
This s very good article (very simple sentences), a layman can also understand this thing. Thnx for giving such a nice article.
HI Vijay
Greetings!!
Of course the above skills are necessary for testers.
In addition to the above I would like to add, when we talk about Soft Skills necessarily it points out towards the personality as a professional. And that would include – COMMUNICATION SKILLS, INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES, RESUME BUILDING, LEADERSHIP SKILLS & PRESENTATION where I would like to contribute if you find it suitable to include along with the details mentioned by you above which more constitute the technical skills sets. Kindly me update me on the same so as to take it further.
Regards
Jayant
i want to learn software testing tools
Thanks Vijay..you are really lots of people.
Thanks Vijay..you are really helping lots of people through your articles.
Hi Abhishek
Where are you from?
Are you currently working in testing, kindly forward you resume at jayant1966@gmail.com
regards
Jayant
Hello,
a promising start for this series – although I learned nothing new from the beginners guide. Well, ok: I am no beginner
I am curious about the advanced Unix commands and Operating System Basics. Would expect to find information about e. g. kill/ps (especially on the different IX Systems, e. g. ‘ps -ef’/'ps aux’) and about the different directories like /etc and /var.
Looking forward to it
Regards
- Thragor
Thanks .. This is a very good article it will helps alot
I want to learn database testing. Please send me the articles.
hi,
Thanks for the above article.
As i have started to study sofware testing from net.. Is its enough to find a job on testing. Right now i am working as a Mail Analyst. Guide me, shal i join for the testing cousre. which institute is good in Bangalore.
Regards
Santhosh Kumar
Hello,
I want to learn more about OS, networking & web site testing, could you help me out?
Hi,
It’s really good.But it’s not enough,if a tester will work on Unix environment.
Specially needs more to clarify
Thanks
Hi,
It’s really good.But it’s not enough,if a tester will work on Unix environment.
Specially needs more to clarify.Please follow the given website,really will help you.
http://www.computerhope.com/unix.htm#04
Thanks
hi vijay
i juz hav given exams of mca..n wanna go for s/w teting..i don hav much knowledge abt s/w testing..so wanna join s/w tsting ins to be a tester …so can u tel me d best ins for s/w testing ..n sum1 has suggested me to do this fr webtek labs…its a company who providing traning for s/w testing..so if u knw abt dis den plzzzz suggest me wat to do… i will be really very grateful to u
To learn software testing in Bangalore a good institute is there in indiranagar,behind coffeday..KARVIN.
Hi all,
Thanks for your kind words.
This is the beginning series on Unix and don’t expect all details in one article. We started with Unix basics. As many readers are asking for more detailed resources on Unix we will work on providing more and more guide on all topics of reader’s interest.
I strongly urge to our readers if you are expert in topics mentioned here like Unix, Automation tools etc., you can answer readers queries in comments or can also write about your experience in testing.
hi vijay..
i want to know that visionplus is any testing method or type of tool used for testing purpose?
hi
iam just now registerd
As i have started to study sofware testing from net.. Is its enough to find a job on testing. iwnt more information about i wnt to learn how to write test case
pls help me out
i want to learn software testing tools
thanks meenakshi!!bt i live in delhi..wat abt webtek labs school of s/w testing..its in naraina
thanks meenakshi!!bt i live in delhi..wat abt webtek labs school of s/w testing..its in naraina..so plzz suggest me ne ins in delhi
Hi,
Please let me know how to do unix / sql testing with example?
Hi vijay,
i like to go through the Database testing.Please publish articles related to Database testing…….
Thanks,
Haripriya.
Ya,u mentioned all are imp,apart from that one Functional Automation Tool(QTP),Management Tool(TD),Version Control tool,Domain and Functional Knowledge.
Thanku ur article simply superb
Thanku
hi,
can give some examples on unix/sql testing with examples.
Thanks,
Anil
Hi,
This is Rajupavan. I want to know the information about software testing on UNIX environment. Plz send the information.
byeee…..
hi Vijay , your articles are good but can you write some example for how to write descriptive programming and how to use it… you can use Flight Reservation application..
Please write some article on DP..
Its very imp topic
Thank
Ashutosh
hi vijay
can u kindly send me more advaced topics related to testing on UNIX along with some good example..
Thanks
Radhika
hi Vijay
I have some knowledge on SQL,unix and shell programming.how can use these concepts in testing.i want to become a backend tester.could you pls give me some suggestions.
Regards
balu
Thanks for kind suggestion. Well I was asked in the interview about unix vi editor (how to use it). So could u send me articles regarding these.
and Could u send me the url if possible where I could practisc unix commands as I don’t have the unix operating system installed.
Regards Vikas
Hi Pooja
I have also taken s/w testing course from Webtak Labs. Its a good going..but stil u r likely to face struggle.
for more information ..write back to me.
Hello vikas,
These r som links to understand vi.
I hope u will find it easy………:)
http://www.washington.edu/computing/unix/vi.html
http://www.eng.hawaii.edu/Tutor/vi.html
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/unixhelp/vi/index.html
Shabeena,
I am not the same vikas. I am different and the one who asked about Unix VI is different. But thanks for the information. I hope to be benefitted by your information. Shabeena..i would like 2 know something more from you. can u give me ur e-mail address?
Thanks and regards.
Hi Pooja, i have taken s/w testing course from Webtek labs. for more info..u can write back to me. plz mention ur e-mail address..so that i can send u info directly to ur e-mail.
Thanks and regards
Hello Pooja,
You can write to me. i have taken S/w testing course from wektak labs as well. plz write with ur e-mail address..so that i can directly reply to ur mail.
Thanks and regards
Hi,
This is really a very nice article. Thanks for such good suggestions.
Actually i helped tht Vikas only, I din’t know his ID, So i thought this s the better way to help tht vikas………
And abt u, pls give me ur id, thn i wil send u my ID………..:)
Any way thanx for informing me tht, thr r 2 VIKAS in ……………:)
Hi,
When ru planning to come out with posts for the topics listed below:
Operating systems skill for testers.
Networking skill.
Database ( Mainly SQL) knowledge for testers.
Basic programming skill.
vikas_k32@yahoo.com
Hi
Well ur links are proving to be great help regarding Unix testing and am able to understand atleat Basic Unix Operating sustem and its operation.
My email id vikas_be2001@yahoo.com
Well I am the one who requested abt the unix in depth knowledge related to testing and use of VI editor in testing the software. It is wonderful to see u testing professtionals on softwaretesting help.com and being so helpful to those who are new to this field. I highly appreciate .
My another query is related to server side testing. How do we do it as It is a essential part in transaction related projects like amazon.com.
Regards
Vikas
[...] If you have missed previous article on “Unix basics for tester” series, you can see the basic Unix commands article here. [...]
Hi. i’m puneet from Bangalore.. currently working in a software company..i got very useful information.. thanks Vijay.. i want to know about use of sql in testinn.. plz give the valuable information..
thanks and regards
puneet
Hi Puneet, can u give me ur mail id pls, I need one help from u! or send test mail to this id jayakrishnamohan@gmail.com
i need some real time testing process which is used in some mnc companys with template
i need some real time testing process
hii Jaykay.. my email id is puneetec58@gmail.com.
Very useful bit of info
Hi all,
I have question for you all,
What could be your answer to customer if you come across post release defect.
Urgent
Hi,
Thanks for the above article.
I want to learn database testing. Please send me the articles.
Hi,
Today i visited this site for the very first time and this is true that i never see sooo good site like this… i mean i can find everything i want related to testing , soft skills jobs etc… You guys are soo helpfull… Thanks all you guys…..
hey guys try try this link
“http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix/unix1.html ”
It may help you more for UNIX
HI VijEveryone
Could anyone send info about database testing in real environment.
like Some name of good sites if possible
My id is vikas_be2001@yahoo.com
Thanks
Vikas
Cany anybody give me any opensource testing projects on unix??????
Rgds,
Prasad
Hi Everyone,
Can anyone please let me know, where can i get UNIX OS & how can i install and practice on that.
Kind Regards
Hi all and vijay,
Need an information from you. Suppose if I happen to work in Unix OS and I would’ve told to test / monitor the process and log information of the application how do I go about it. And is this testing is what we call Interface testing. Please let me know your thoughts.
many thanks
@ Bhuvanesh
Thanks a lotttttttttt frnd. Thats a wonderful site for unix man.
Hi Vijay,
Thanks for UNIX command.
It will reallly help us to develope our skills.
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Hi,
I have done my MS in CIS in USA and I am looking to start a career in Software testing. I need to know where to start at and what tools and languages to learn. I also need to know what are the different certifications in testing.
Thank you in advance and I really appreciate all your help.
Regards
Smitha
Hi Smitha,
If you are really interested to start a career in software testing then please go through this site and prepare a resume that suits for a testing career and apply for the vacancy of a test engineer and upload your resume to various consultancy services. No need to do any course as of now, let companies train you to their needs.
thanks,
Vijay
thanks ! its really nice material for me
I have some knowledge on SQL,unix and shell programming.how can use these concepts in testing.i want to become a backend tester.could you pls give me some suggestions.
i m working into development side .now i want to build my carrer in testing .now i started reading testing articals from net.is it necessary to take any testing course? i have the knowledge of unix shell scripting,sql. need to know where to start at and what tools and languages to learn. I also need to know what are the different certifications in testing.
Thank you in advance and I really appreciate all your help
hello dears,
i want to know what is the different between a Windows tester and UNIX tester. i am working on UNIX (Linux) environment, and we are using one auttomation tool to do our testing work. shall i call myself as UNIX tester. i mean can some tell me if i called myself as UNIX testere i should have which types of knowledge on UNIX.
Regards,
Tarun
all the best to everyone send me some testing docs on unix
hello send me testing docs pls
Hi!,
good
will any one of you suggest me a good book on password hacking????
HOw much unix skill is enough for a tester.suppose if i want to execute qtp scripts for a web application in unix environment.how can we connect to a unix server ,if the client is in windows environment
@ Sri
Since you are going to test only on the Client m/c you don’t need to know much about the server part(Unix) friend. And as you are aware that QTP does not support UNIX OS. Anyhows its always better to be handy with the UNIX OS, a little bit of shell commands will do.
cheers
zakir
haiii..
i like to study unix testing, if anyone know about the coaching centers in chennai or in bangalure plz mail me,
My email id is ezhilmaran@rocketmail.com
Hi
Currently I am working as Data Analyst,
I am Interested in Learning Unix ,Can you please suggest me a Book that is Easier to Understand and provided with Examples / or the Location from where I download the Material and Take a Print of that.
Thanks!!! in Advance
Please Reply..,
Sridhar Srigiri
sridharsrigiri@yahoo.co.in
Hi Sir,
The below link has some good stuff on unix/linux for freshers
http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix/unix2.html
Cheers
zakir
Hi, This Unix commands document is very useful for me.
Thanks a lot
Srikanth
Please pass any info on UNIX, how much knowledge does testers need on UNIX? any good sites to learn UNIX?
Thanks for your help.
Please pass any info on UNIX, how much knowledge does testers need on UNIX? any good sites to learn UNIX? My mail id—keerthanakoluvu@yahoo.com
Thanks for your help.
HI,
Thank you for making such an powerful OS to learn easier.please advice what are the basic and very important topics we should cover for interview and please provide such a documents for our further improvement in unix.
I would like to get the documents for following topics in unix
1.User creation and related topics.
2.process in unix.
3.Run level in unix.
4.How we can make unix as GUI?.
5.How we can mount the device.
6.How we can connect and access the device eg pendrive in Unix OS.
7.usage of TAR commands.
Could you please guide us to improve our knowledge and we will appreciate if you share further important topics which was not listed above.
Thanks and regards
Durai
durai.ravindran86@gmail.com
hi dears,
am new to this windows ,an i want to learn unix and shall programming any one can send me on my mail or at r.alghailani@gmail.com .
thanks
Rashed
Pls explain how tester test application on unix enviornment, is it to check log file, what is that pls explain.
What is the post unix tester means
Thanks a lot for sharing the url’s related to UNIX testing.
Can anyone please send information related to database test?
plz use this blog for posting jobs testing related materials
Hi…the basic Unix knowledge was really helpful for a beginner like me………..just a suggestion to keep updating the recent job openings posted on the site.
Please send me any testing related articles to sourabhsinha12a@gmail.com
hi,
i want to know about softwate testing tools, can u send me those details
This site is very good for fresher in Linux.
Very well explained server part.
N a very friendly site.
send me material on id for shell scriting
good morning,
hi i want learn manual testing plz send me for study material above mail..
thanku
I got a job in Testing with Unix & SQL so pls email me the related material which will be very helpfull to me
thanks for the help
regards
lqtLpt Ppl like you get all the brains. I just get to say thanks for he answer.
use of unix. and you can run the step &create tha unix commnand.
alert(“rty”);
thanks a lot. it gives us more useful informations
plz inform any openings up to 0-2 years exp in manual,automachine
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