- Lab
- A Cloud Guru
Working with Vim in CentOS
Being able to minimally navigate text editors will make your life as a system administrator easier. Knowing the ins and outs will help as well, but a minimum familiarity is useful. This lab allows you to practice with Vim.
Path Info
Table of Contents
-
Challenge
Put the Lines in a-b-c-d Order
Using the
ddandpcommands in Vim, move the lines around until the poem looks like this:a) Roses are red, b) Violets are blue, c) Pinehead is learning, d) Can you learn too? -
Challenge
Remove the Lines That Don't Belong
Using the
ddcommand, remove lines 2, 4, and 5 so that the poem looks like this:1) Roses are red, 3) Violets are blue, 6) Sugar is sweet 7) And so are you. -
Challenge
Insert the Current Date and Time into the File without Exiting Vim
With the
vimlabfile open, press Escape followed by::! dateThis will run the date command. Copy the output, hit enter, and paste it into the open file. It should look similar to:
3rd task Mon Mar 2 00:00:00 CST 2020
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
