Introduction to Linux and Shell programming

Course Code: hsts-c19

What is included in this course

Course Description

This hands-on course provides training on standard UNIX/Linux commands and utilities used for day to day tasks including file manipulation, program execution and control, and effective use of the shell and desktop environments. The course presents the concepts necessary to understand the way UNIX works as well as the system's most commonly used commands. Data manipulation utilities and shell syntax for synthesizing command pipelines are emphasized. Bourne shell, Bash shell and Korn shell programming techniques are introduced so students will be able to read and modify existing shell scripts as well as create their own. Desktop environments are also introduced from a user's perspective, including common window managers, Open Office utilities and an introduction to configuration tools. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

You will learn:

Navigating the file system
Controlling file access
File and directory naming rules and conventions
Manipulating files and links
Controlling the Terminal
Working with vi
Monitoring and controlling processes
Using command line editing
Command substitution, quoting and escaping
Using backup commands
Submitting and controlling print jobs
Communicating over the network
Using telnet commands
Remote access with password authentication
Working with secure shells
Using GNOME and KDE GUI environments
How to write and run shell scripts
Using conditional constructs to control script execution
Manipulating strings
Command-line processing
Using regular expressions
String processing utilities: sed,grep and awk
Counting words, lines and characters
Working with compression utilities
Writing functions
Using the ksh and bash commands
Working with UNIX I/O streams

Related Training and Courses

- PHP and MySQL Coding
- SQL Programming and Database Management
- Linux System Administration
- PHP Programming Language
- Korn Shell and Bash Shell Coding

Self-paced training

This course is available in a self-paced video format starting at $60. Click here to learn more and register. For complete self-paced system admin training, visit our System Admin- Complete Training Bundle page.

Corporate and Enterprise Training

Our live courses are also offered via our enterprise training program which comes with:

In-person training at your location
Access to recorded sessions of live classes
Flexible training schedules that match your employees’ availability
Course curriculum customization based on your training requirements and business goals
Special rates for small or large groups

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Overall Info About our Live Classes

Highlights

30 hours of hands-on training led by experienced instructors
Digital courseware and online course tracking
Final course project delivery
Certificate of Completion for each course
Session-based assignment

Enrollment Fee

In-person in DC or live online for $2990 per course

Course Session Dates

Our courses are offered all year around. Upon registration we enroll you to the earliest available class but you can reschedule it free of charge.

Locations

Virtual live instructor classes via Zoom
In-person classes in Washington DC and Virginia:
Below are our DC classroom locations:

Dupont Circle

1666 Connecticut Ave NW Washington D.C. 20009

Logan Circle

1624 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20009

Chinatown

601 I St NW Washington D.C. 20001

Columbia Heights

3343 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20010

Below are our Virginia classroom locations:

Falls Church

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Private custom training on site or at your location
Project based training cn site or at your location

Time

Online Monday-Friday: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
DC Monday-Friday: 9 am-3:30 pm EST
DC/Online Saturdays: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
DC/Online Sundays: 1 pm-7:30 pm EST
Private custom & project based training: your preference

Software Versions

Our classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 240-200-6131

Course Outline

Topics Covered in this Course

1- Introduction to UNIX

Design Philosophy
System Components
The Shell and Command Entry
Documentation

2- Basic User Commands

Logging In and Logging Out
Command Line Editing
Navigating the File System
Viewing and Copying Files
Controlling the Terminal
Sending and Receiving Mail

3- Text Editing

Types of Editors
From ed to ex to vi
Basic Editor Tasks with vi
Editing Multiple Files
Named Buffers
vi Startup File

4- UNIX Processes

The UNIX Process Model
Process States
Monitoring and Controlling Processes

5- The File System

File System Organization
File Types
File and Directory Naming Rules and Conventions
Commands for Navigating the File System
Introduction to Inodes
Ownership, Permissions, and Dates
Manipulating Files and Links
Manipulating Directories
Determining Disk Usage
Other File System Utilities

6- Introduction to Shells: sh, bash, and ksh

Shell Functions
I/O Redirection and Pipes
Command Separation and Grouping
Background Execution
Filename Expansion
Shell Variables
Command Substitution
Quoting and Escaping Metacharacters
Bash Shell Features
Korn Shell Features
Command Execution
Startup Files
Customizing the User Environment

7- Printing

Printing Under AT&T UNIX
Printing Under BSD UNIX

8- Multitasking and Batch Processing

Multitasking
Scheduled Execution Using cron
The at and batch Commands

9- Shell Programming

Shell Script Features and Capabilities
Creating and Running a Script
Working With Variables
Environment Variables
Working With Data Types

Formatting
Base Conversion
Setting Special Attributes

Input/Output Techniques
Conditional Constructs

if/then
else/elif

Looping Constructs

for, while, until

Math Operators

10- Advanced Shell Features

Manipulating Strings
Writing and Calling Functions
Controlling Process Priorities
Interpreting Command Line Arguments
Making Scripts Interactive
Special Shell Variables
Advanced I/O with Streams
Improving Performance of Scripts

The following topics may be included at the discretion of your instructor.

11- Text Manipulation Utilities

Editing a File from a Script
Scripting with ed or sed
UNIX and Linux Utilities to Manipulate Files
Regular Expressions
grep and egrep
The Stream Editor sed
Sorting in Scripts
Generating Reports with awk
Splitting Large Files
Counting Words, Lines, and Characters
Transforming File Contents
Extracting Text Strings

12- File Processing Utilities

Examining and Comparing Files
Reporting Differences Between Files
Comparing Files of Any Format
Displaying Data in Octal and Hex
Compressing Data
Converting File Formats

13- Backing Up Files

Backup Media
UNIX Device Names
tar and cpio
File Transport and Conversion with dd

14- Networking Commands

UNIX Network Applications

Remote Execution Commands
Remote Activity Reporting
Communicating with Remote Users

Internet Applications

ftp, tftp, telnet

Remote Access Control Mechanisms
Using the Secure Shell(ssh)

15- Desktop Environments

KDE Menus, Toolbars, and Tools
Gnome Menus and Tools
Open Office

Write
Calc
Impress
Math
Draw
Base

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