Shell Scripting Course: Linux Bash Essentials

"Shell Scripting Course: Linux Bash Essentials" teaches students to write and understand basic to advanced shell scripts, automate daily system administration tasks using real-life examples, and refine their Linux shell scripting skills.

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(4,000)
30,000 Students
4.5+ Hours
Stage 3 - Intermediate

Last update: May 2024

Focus: Linux Courses, Shell Scripting Courses, Programming Courses

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online, self-paced

Caption Language: English

What You’ll Learn

This shell scripting course will teach you:

  • Script Execution: Learn how to run shell scripts and understand the sequence of script execution.
  • User Input: Accept and process input from users to make decisions.
  • Loop Structures: Write for, while, and do-while loops to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Scheduling: Create scripts for scheduling tasks and sending notifications.
  • User Management: Automate user account management and disable inactive users.
  • Variables: Define and use variables within your scripts.
  • Conditional Statements: Utilize if-else and case statements for decision-making.
  • File Handling: Access, read, and manipulate data from files.
  • Remote Management: Check remote server connectivity and copy files to remote hosts.
  • System Monitoring: Check process status, manage logs, and create system inventories.

Included in the Shell Scripting Course

4.5 Hours of On-Demand Video

4 Downloadable Resources

2 Assignments

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Linux System Administrators

DevOps Engineers

IT Professionals

Cyber Security Analysts

Course Content

Course Overview

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Introduction

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Lab Setup

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Shell Scripting Basics

Scripting Standards

Basic Shell Scripting

Real Life Scripts

Additional Resources

Bonus

Audio Version of Training

OPEN FULL CURRICULUM

Requirements

Desire to learn shell scripting.

A Linux machine, either running on a physical or virtual machine.

Linux file editing skills.

Familiarity with the Linux command line.

Description of Shell Scripting Course

"Shell Scripting Course: Linux Bash Essentials" is designed for those with some Linux experience who want to learn or refine their shell scripting skills. The course covers everything from basic scripting concepts to advanced real-life scripts, focusing on practical applications. You'll learn to write scripts to automate daily system administration tasks, handle user input, use conditional statements, and work with loops.

The course also covers file handling, scheduling, remote server management, and user account automation. With a mix of video tutorials and hands-on labs, you'll gain the skills needed to become proficient in Linux shell scripting.

  • Understand and write basic to advanced shell scripts.
  • Automate daily system administration tasks using real-life examples.
  • Manage user input, conditional statements, and loop structures.
  • Access and manipulate data from files, and schedule tasks.
  • Check remote server connectivity and automate user account management.

By the end of this shell scripting course, you'll be able to automate tasks, manage systems more efficiently, and enhance your Linux scripting skills. Enroll now and start mastering Linux shell scripting!

Who Is This Course For

This shell scripting course is for anyone with a good knowledge of Linux who wants to learn shell scripting to automate tasks and improve their system administration skills.

Course Instructor

Imran Afzal

Imran Afzal has over 20 years of experience in systems administration, engineering, management, and teaching. He currently manages a global team of systems engineers and administrators. Starting his IT career with Time Warner in 2000, he deployed technologies like DTV, VOD, Cable Cards, PPV, and IPTV.

Imran has led projects in Fortune 500 companies, focusing on data center migrations, VMware deployment, monitoring tools implementation, and Amazon cloud migration. His expertise includes Linux, VMware, Windows, technical documentation, and project management.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College and an MBA in Operation Management and IT from the New York Institute of Technology. His certifications include Linux Systems Management, UNIX Operating Systems, Linux System Administration, VMware Certified Professional, RHCSA, and Windows Server Certified.

Since 2010, Imran has provided onsite and online IT training. His highly-rated courses have over 300,000 students worldwide, and he has helped nearly 1,000 students secure IT jobs.

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Testimonials

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T.J. Marstiller

To all of you that are looking for a REALLY GOOD LINUX course, THIS IS IT, SERIOUSLY I promise you won't find a course on LINUX here that is THIS GOOD.

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Akash Garg

The main thing about the course is its simplicity and hierarchy. The design is very good and easy, which helps to understand things better.

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Thomas Rogers

The course runs very well, and I really like the handouts and the homework that is assigned. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.

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