TCP/IP foundation for engineers shell scripting

A 2 day Hands on training course

Description Key outcomes

A practical introduction to writing scripts using the By the end of the course delegates will be able to: under any Linux .  Read shell scripts. Applicable for those using the Korn shell as well.  shell scripts.  Use different types of quotes.  Recognise the role of shell scripts within the Linux system.

Training Approach Details

This structured course uses Instructor Led Training to will benefit? provide the best possible learning experience. Small Programmers developing programs under Linux class sizes ensure students benefit from our engaging Administrators / support personnel who wish to out and interactive style of teaching with delegates about the workings of Linux or write simple utility encouraged to ask questions throughout the course. programs. Quizzes follow each major section allowing checking of Prerequisites learning. Hands on sessions are used throughout to Linux Fundamentals. allow delegates to consolidate their new skills. Duration: 2 days Overall rating:

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Course Content

Review of Linux fundamentals Advanced issues (optional session) Shell functions, getopts, , debugging shell scripts, portability issues. Extras in the Korn shell. Basic shell scripts What does the shell do? How are commands executed? Different shells. what is a shell script? Optimising shell scripts Comments, creating shell scripts. The , performance tips.

Variables Setting variables, using variables, set, scope, export, sourcing, environmental variables, read.

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Control statements “Absolutely brilliant, very knowledgeable and The command helpful trainer would recommend to teach The if statement anyone. Kept me interested 100% of the time which is while loops very impressive as this does not happen often, if all!” for loops The case statement. O. B. Network Rail

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