Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Training

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  • Duration: 2 Days
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This Unix/Linux Shell Scripting training introduces the Unix operating system and enables participants to write efficient shell scripts. Throughout the course, delegates will build scripts of increasing complexity and gain hands-on experience with console I/O, text processing, arithmetic operations, process control, and signal handling.

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Prerequisites

No prior experience is required.

Who Should Attend

  • UNIX users
  • Programmers
  • System administrators

What You Will Learn

The course is primarily delivered using the Korn shell (ksh), while also covering Bash, Bourne, and C shells. Training is typically conducted on Red Hat or Ubuntu Linux systems.

Training Outline

Review of Core Concepts

  • The history and evolution of UNIX
  • The filesystem, mounting devices and inodes
  • Processes, threads, scheduling and signals
  • Using the essential UNIX commands
  • Comparing the different UNIX shells
  • Picking the right shell for the job

Starting Shell Programming

  • Why shell scripts are an essential tool
  • Using the shebang line to pick an interpreter
  • Declaring and working with shell variables
  • Built in operators for testing and arithmetic
  • Evaluating expressions using the expr command
  • Testing variables with if and case
  • Creating and controlling for, while and until loops
  • Debugging your shell scripts

Regular Expressions

  • How a Regular Expression Engine operates
  • The difference between basic and extended regular expressions
  • Options for using regular expressions in shell scripts
  • Creating character classes and specifying multiplicities
  • Meta-characters for specifying positions in the input
  • Using parenthesis for grouping and submatches
  • The non greedy versions of *, + and ?
  • Using parenthesis that do not capture
  • Applying modifiers to only part of the expression
  • Using look-around assertions to match without capturing

Creating Useful Scripts

  • Creating formatted output with printf
  • Working with environment variables
  • Testing the exit status of a command
  • Looping till a command is successful
  • Discarding command output using /dev/null
  • Using /dev/zero to create test files
  • Testing the attributes of files
  • Returning an exit status from your script
  • Processing command line arguments
  • Reading and parsing input from the keyboard
  • Processing files one line at a time
  • Creating and working with arrays

Using the Sed Tool in Shell Scripts

  • Understanding how Sed transforms text input
  • Working with commands and addresses
  • Manipulating the contents of the pattern space
  • Using the hold buffer to copy and paste text
  • Sed commands for selection and iteration

Using the Awk Tool in Shell Scripts

  • Understanding how Awk processes text
  • Breaking up input into records and fields
  • Writing actions to processes records
  • Using regular expressions in actions
  • Awk commands for selection and iteration
  • Adding functions to Awk scripts

Advanced Shell Programming

  • Trapping and handling signals
  • Running other programs via exec
  • Starting, monitoring and deleting processes
  • Breaking up scripts into functions
  • Security issues with shell scripts

Alternatives to Shell Scripting

  • How Perl improves and extends shell scripting
  • Object oriented scripting using Ruby and Python

Why Choose Us

Experience live, interactive learning from the comfort of your home or office with Bilginç IT Academy's Online Instructor-Led Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Training. Engage directly with expert trainers in a virtual environment that mirrors the energy and schedule of a physical classroom.

  • Live Sessions: Join scheduled classes with a live instructor and other delegates in real-time.
  • Interactive Experience: Engage in group activities, hands-on labs, and direct Q&A sessions with your trainer and peers.
  • Global Expert Trainers: Learn from a handpicked global pool of expert trainers with deep industry experience.
  • Proven Expertise: Benefit from over 30 years of quality training experience, equipping you with lasting skills for success.
  • Scalable Delivery: Accessible worldwide with flexible scheduling to meet your professional needs through our globally available virtual classrooms.

Immerse yourself in our most sought-after learning style for Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Training. Our hand-picked classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch, providing a focused and interactive environment for professional growth.

  • Highly Experienced Trainers: Boost your skills with trainers boasting 10-20+ years of real-world experience.
  • State-of-the-Art Venues: Learn in high-standard facilities designed to ensure a comfortable and distraction-free experience.
  • Small Class Sizes: Our limited class sizes foster meaningful discussions and a personalized learning journey.
  • Best Value: Achieve your certification with high-quality training and competitive pricing.

Streamline your organization's training requirements with Bilginç IT Academy’s Onsite Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Training. Experience expert-led learning at your own business premises, tailored to your corporate goals.

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Customize the training content to fit your unique business projects or specific technical needs.
  • Maximize Training Budget: Eliminate travel and accommodation costs, focusing your entire budget on the training itself.
  • Team Building Opportunity: Enhance team bonding and collaboration through shared learning experiences in your workspace.
  • Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease and direct oversight.


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Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Training Course Schedule

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