Unix Shell Scripting

UNIX Shell Scripting Training Course

The UNIX Shell Scripting Training Course at Yuva Sakthi Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of one of the most powerful operating systems in the world. This program equips candidates with the skills needed for effective system administration, programming, and development within UNIX environments. Participants will learn to create, execute, and debug UNIX shell scripts while gaining a deep understanding of UNIX architecture and its functionalities.

This course offers hands-on experience through real-world projects that reflect the current industry standards. Candidates will engage in practical exercises that enhance their problem-solving abilities, enabling them to efficiently troubleshoot and optimize UNIX shell scripts. Our training is structured to prepare candidates for the challenges faced in various roles, including system support, infrastructure development, and testing in a UNIX/Linux ecosystem.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate in UNIX Shell Scripting, recognized by leading IT organizations and multinational corporations worldwide. According to industry reports, professionals skilled in UNIX Shell Scripting can expect an average salary of approximately USD $70,783 per year, making it a lucrative career choice.

About UNIX Shell Scripting Training

The curriculum for the UNIX Shell Scripting training has been meticulously designed by experts at Yuva Sakthi Academy to reflect the latest technological advancements. Our instructors emphasize a balanced approach, integrating both practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure candidates grasp complex concepts effectively. The program includes engaging case studies, hands-on training, and industry-relevant projects, making learning intuitive and applicable.

Throughout the course, candidates will gain insights into command usage, directory structures, and the overall architecture of the UNIX operating system. They will also learn how to use tools such as PuTTY to connect to UNIX servers, explore various UNIX distributions, understand file system layouts, and navigate the UNIX environment proficiently.

The training includes a variety of projects that range from basic to advanced levels, enabling candidates to master the UNIX Shell Scripting language swiftly. They will learn how to automate tasks using shell scripts, apply logical structures, and improve efficiency in scripting compared to traditional Windows environments.

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems and shell scripting. It is designed for beginners to advanced learners, enabling them to automate tasks and efficiently manage systems.

1. Introduction to Unix/Linux

• History and evolution of Unix/Linux
• Understanding the Unix/Linux architecture
• Basic concepts of the command line interface (CLI)
• Installation and configuration of Unix/Linux distributions
• Working with the terminal and shell environments (Bash, Zsh)

2. File System Basics

• Understanding the Unix file system hierarchy
• File types and permissions (read, write, execute)
• Inodes and file attributes
• File and directory manipulation commands (mkdir, rmdir, touch, mv, cp, rm)
• File searching commands (find, locate, which)

3. Unix Commands

• Working with processes (ps, top, htop)
• Managing jobs (fg, bg, jobs)
• Controlling processes (kill, killall, pkill)
• Using environment variables
• Understanding the command line interface (CLI) and syntax
• File and string manipulation commands (cut, paste, sort, uniq, wc)
• Using pipes and redirection

4. Text Processing Utilities

• Using grep for text searching
• Using sed for text manipulation
• Using awk for pattern scanning and processing
• Understanding regular expressions

5. Shell Scripting Basics

• Understanding shell scripting and its benefits
• Writing your first shell script
• Making scripts executable
• Using comments and documentation in scripts

6. Variables and User Input

• Declaring and using variables
• Understanding scope and variable types
• Using read to take user input
• Command substitution and arithmetic operations

7. Control Structures

• Conditional statements (if, if-else, nested ifs, case)
• Looping constructs (for, while, until)
• Using break and continue statements
• Defining and using functions in scripts

8. Error Handling and Debugging

• Understanding exit status and return codes
• Using the set command for debugging
• Common debugging techniques and tools
• Handling errors gracefully in scripts

9. Advanced Shell Scripting

• Using arrays in shell scripts
• Working with associative arrays
• Reading and writing files (input/output redirection)
• Using sed and awk for advanced text processing
• Scheduling scripts with cron jobs and at command

10. Networking and System Administration

• Basic networking commands (ping, traceroute, netstat)
• File transfer commands (scp, rsync)
• Managing users and groups
• Understanding permissions and ownership
• Monitoring system performance and resource usage

11. Database Connectivity

• Connecting to databases from shell scripts
• Running SQL queries from shell scripts
• Generating reports and exporting data

12. Best Practices in Shell Scripting

• Writing maintainable and readable scripts
• Using version control (Git) for scripts
• Testing and optimizing shell scripts
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Final Project

• Building a complete automation script for a real-world task
• Presenting the project to peers and instructors