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Shell Scripting with Bash

2 Courses
1 Lab
2 Hours
Skill IQ

The command line is an incredibly important tool for Linux/UNIX power users. This learning path is designed to provide a robust understanding of Bash scripting, a highly in-demand skill for IT professionals managing Linux environments. You will gain practical experience through hands-on labs and develop the ability to automate tasks, manage systems, and troubleshoot effectively.

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What You'll Learn
  • Running simple commands
  • Explaining and using the key components and functionality of Bash.
  • Inspecting files
  • Manipulating file properties
  • Creating and removing files
  • Using switches to modify the behavior of common commands
  • Opening files
  • Using Globs
  • Using brace expansions
  • Editing text files
  • Searching files with the command line
  • Processing text data
  • Using IO redirection
  • Managing jobs
  • Managing processes
  • Customizing the shell
  • Using shell variables
  • Using shell history
  • Editing commands
Prerequisites
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix. Familiarity with command line operations is helpful.
Related topics
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Scripting
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