In this 1-hour long project-based course on Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps, you will be writing your own Bash/Shell scripts for scratch.You will be going through all of the key components that make up the bash script, from exit statuses, the test command, if/else statements, loops and file archiving. You will no longer be completely confused when looking at Bash scripts, and will have a working knowledge which allows you to start working with scripts yourself.
Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps
Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps
Instructor: Rudi Hinds
Access provided by University Of Sindh Jamshoro Pakistan
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Intermediate level
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Write and be able to read Bash scripts
Understand the fundamental components involved in Bash scripting
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
How a script is executable
Passing data to your script
Using Environment Variables
Optional Activity
Write a common script to back up and relocate a directory
If Conditionals, the READ and TEST commands and Exit codes
For, While, Until Loops
Functions in Bash - let's edit our script
Capstone task (optional)
Recommended experience
Command line Navigation
Beginner level programming (if/else, variables, functions)
Basic linux command line commands
Basic VIM editing
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Thank you so much! However, I believe it would be even more helpful if you provided additional material and delved deeper into the Linux system.
SV
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Reviewed on May 3, 2022
It is good for introduction. Few more basic commands like pipe, crontab addition would have made a big difference.
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