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Linux Shell Scripting-Project-Based Approach to Learning 1/3

Learn how to shell script through project-based training (Bash Scripting, Bash Programming, Sed, Grep, Awk, and More)

Created byJason Cannon
BeginnerUpdated May 1, 2023

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUse the proper permissions on your shell scripts.
  • check_circleCreate and use variables in your scripts.
  • check_circleUse shell built-in commands and operating system commands.
  • check_circleMake decisions by using if statements and performing several different kinds of tests
  • check_circleCreate random data so you can do things like automatically generate strong passwords for user accounts.
  • check_circlePerform the same action or set of actions over a series of data utilizing for loops, while loops, and infinite loops.

About This Course

Have you tried to learn shell scripting on your own, but lack the structure you need to really improve your skills? Are you tired of picking up bits and pieces of information that you can't just seem to put together? Do you learn best by doing? If so, you're going to love this course.

One of the biggest complaints I hear from students is that most of the courses they've taken in the past simply provide information without any context and without any idea of how to put that information to use! This course turns that old, frustrating, and outdated way of learning on its head.

It's project-based, which means instead of learning bits and pieces of information, you'll write actual shell scripts that you can use in real-world situations. You get the chance to immediately put what you learn to use so that you fully understand and remember it. 

Course Content

3 activities • 15 videos • duration: 3h 14m

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Course Introduction2 videos • 4 min
  • videocamIntroduction and Course Overview
    Duration 1:42
  • videocamCourse Download
    Duration 2:32
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Course Setup- Creating a Local Linux Shell Scripting Environment7 videos • 1.1 hours
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User and Account Creation - Shell Scripting Project 16 videos • 2.1 hours

Your Instructor

Jason Cannon

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Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since then, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Jason has professional experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects, including Debian, Slackware, Arch Linux, CrunchBang, Raspberry Pi OS, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners," "Command Line Kung Fu," and "Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning."

Credit Information

Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

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What Students Are Saying

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    Andrew C.
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    Good introduction.

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