Shell Scripting Essentials E-Learning
Order this unique E-Learning Shell Scripting Essentials course online!
✔️ 1 year 24/7 access to rich interactive videos, voice, progress monitoring through reports.
✔️ Learn to write effective Bash scripts to automate various tasks in Linux environments.
Why choose this course?
Shell scripting is an essential skill for IT professionals working in Linux or Linux-like environments. This learning path gives you the tools and knowledge to develop Bash scripts that can automate common tasks such as file transfers, backups, and user interactions. Whether you're a system administrator or DevOps professional, this course will help you speed up processes and reduce manual errors.
What you will learn:
- Bash scripting basics: Start with the Bourne Again Shell (Bash) and learn how to create simple, yet powerful scripts.
- Automate file transfers: Scripts for copying and moving files, including backups.
- Process user input: Create interactive scripts that work with user input and create dynamic applications.
- Introduction to other shells: Learn about other shells such as Zsh and Fish and how they compare to Bash.
- Optimization of management tasks: Automate routine management tasks, saving time and increasing efficiency.
Shell scripting is a skill that every IT professional in a Linux environment should master, and this course gives you the foundation to achieve that.
Who should participate?
This training is ideal for:
- System administrators who want to automate their work and improve efficiency.
- DevOps professionals who want to use shell scripting for integrations and process automation.
- Beginner in scripting: This course is also suitable for those who are not yet familiar with scripting and Bash.
- IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge of Linux environments and increase their productivity.
Course content
Basics of Shell Scripting
Course: 45 Minutes
- Course Introduction
- Creating a Shell Script
- Using Input and Output and Returning Results
- Working with Environment Variables
- Passing and Using Arguments in Shell Scripts
- Using Input and Output Redirection
- Controlling and Manipulating Running Scripts
Variables and Functions
Course: 39 Minutes
- Working with Built-in Variables
- Using and Manipulating Variables
- Applying Advanced Variable Manipulations
- Formatting Variable Output
- Creating and Using Functions
- Using Parameters and Return Codes in Functions
Practice: Bash Scripting
Course: 4 Minutes
- Exercise: Creating Bash Scripts
Flow Control
Course: 45 Minutes
- Course Introduction
- Using if...then...else Statements
- Recognizing and Using Comparison Operators
- Working with For Loops
- Using While and Until Loops
- Using Break and Continue Inside a Loop
- Creating a Case Statement
Arrays, Strings, and Numbers
Course: 34 Minutes
- Creating and Manipulating Arrays
- Performing Math Operations
- Converting Numbers between Bases
- Manipulating Strings
- Working with Directories
Practice: Conditionals and Data Types
Course: 7 Minutes
- Exercise: Using Conditions and Data Types in Bash
Advanced Scripting
Course: 32 Minutes
- Course Introduction
- Catching and Trapping Interrupts and Signals
- Using Brace Expansion and Eval
- Applying Defaults for Input
- Creating a Recursive Function and Script
- Using Brace Expansion with Ranges
- Handling the Results of Another Script
Advanced Scripting Helpers
Course: 15 Minutes
- Using Textual Progress Indicators
- Creating Scripts Inside a Script
- Sending an E-mail from a Shell Script
File Manipulation
Course: 22 Minutes
- Reading Text File Data into an Array
- Manipulating File Contents with Sed
- Selecting Data from Files with Awk
Practice: Advanced Bash Scripting
Course: 5 Minutes
- Exercise: Using Advanced Bash Scripting Techniques
User Input Automation
Course: 34 Minutes
- Course Introduction
- Creating an Expect Script
- Using Interact for User Input in an Expect Script
- Creating Expect Scripts with Autoexpect
- Automating FTP in a Script
- Automating SCP File Transfers in a Script
Data Transfer
Course: 11 Minutes
- Performing File and Directory Backups with rsync
- Using rsync over SSH for Secure Remote Backups
Other Shells
Course: 11 Minutes
- Comparing Bash to Ksh
- Comparing Bash to Csh
Practice: Automation with Bash
Course: 8 Minutes
- Exercise: Automating with Bash
Get started with Shell Scripting Essentials!
✔️ Learn at your own pace with interactive videos and practical assignments.
✔️ Test your knowledge with progress reports and tests per chapter.
✔️ Increase your productivity by automating repetitive tasks in your daily work.
Order your course now and start improving your shell scripting skills immediately!
