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Shell Scripting Certification Training

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Learners : 1080

Duration :  25 Days

About Course

🌐 What Is Shell Scripting?

Shell Scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks, manage system operations, and perform complex administrative activities on Unix/Linux systems. It involves writing scripts using shell languages like Bash, Korn, or Zsh, allowing users to execute commands, manage files, monitor systems, and perform batch processing efficiently.
By mastering Shell Scripting, professionals can automate repetitive tasks, streamline DevOps workflows, and enhance system performance — making it a critical skill for System Administrators, DevOps Engineers, and Cloud Professionals.

Core Capabilities Include:

  • Task Automation: Automate system administration and daily operations.
  • File & Process Management: Efficiently handle files, directories, and system processes.
  • Job Scheduling: Schedule recurring tasks using cron and at.
  • Error Handling & Logging: Write robust scripts with debugging and error control.
  • Integration: Combine shell scripts with other tools like Git, Jenkins, and Ansible.
  • Cross-Platform Use: Execute on multiple Unix/Linux environments seamlessly.

📊 Course Features Typically Included

Top online training platforms (like Viswa Online Trainings, Udemy, Coursera, and Linux Foundation) offer the following features for Shell Scripting Training:

  • ✅ Live instructor-led sessions and recorded video tutorials
  • ✅ Hands-on labs for writing and executing Bash scripts
  • ✅ Real-world projects automating DevOps and system administration tasks✅ Certification and interview preparation guidance
  • ✅ Lifetime access to course materials and practice exercises
  • ✅ Step-by-step guidance for automating workflows in cloud and CI/CD environments

🎓 Key Learning Outcomes

After completing the Shell Scripting Training, learners will be able to:

  • Understand Unix/Linux command-line fundamentals and shell environments
  • Write, execute, and debug Bash scripts for task automation
  • Use variables, loops, conditionals, and functions in scripts
  • Automate file management, backups, and system monitoring
  • Schedule jobs and automate deployment processesIntegrate shell scripts with DevOps tools and cloud automation tasks
  • Apply best practices for script optimization, documentation, and security

Roles Prepared For:

  • Linux/Unix System Administrator
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

📍 Bonus: Certification Tracks

Learners can pursue globally recognized certifications such as:

  • 🏅 Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
  • 🏅 Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • 🏅 Viswa Online Trainings – Shell Scripting

Shell Scripting Training Course Syllabus

Communication
  • Sending message to Users
  • Sending mails
  • Checking mails
  • Customize mails
Text Filters
  • Head command
  • Tail command
  • Using grep
  • Counting Words and Lines
  • Basics of Awk
AWK features
  • Basics of Sed
  • SED Features
Input / Output
  • Redirectors
  • Pipes
  • Filters
  • Exit Status
  • Wild Cards
Miscellaneous Tools
  • The eval command
  • The Command
  • The type command
  • The sleep command
  • The find command
  • Xargs
  • The expr command
  • The bc command
Quotes
  • Backslashes
  • Single Quote
  • Double Quotes
  • Quoting Rules and Situations
Variables
  • Defining Variables
  • Unsetting Variables
  • Environment Variables
  • Global Variables
  • Taking Input from user using read command
Parameters
  • Special Variables
  • Options and Arguments
  • Option Parsing in Shell Scripts
Flow Control
  • The if Statement
  • If-else Statement
  • Nested If-else Statement
  • The test Statement
  • The case Statement
  • Conditional executing
Functions
  • Creating Functions
  • Usage of functions
  • Sharing Data between functions
Loops
  • Until loop
  • While loop
  • For loop
  • Select loop
  • Loop Control
Advanced Scripting
  • Nullify unwanted output
  • User Interface and dialog utility
  • Using Shell colors
  • The trap command
  • The Shift command
  • Debugging a script
  • Making a binary file
Shell Scripting Course Key Features

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Shell Scripting Online Training FAQ'S

What is Shell Scripting and why is it used?

Shell Scripting is the process of writing code using shell commands to automate repetitive tasks, manage systems, and improve efficiency in Unix/Linux environments.

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What are the different types of shells available in Unix/Linux?

The most common shells are Bash (Bourne Again Shell), Korn Shell (ksh), C Shell (csh), and Z Shell (zsh), each with unique features and syntax.

How do you create and use variables in Shell Scripting?

Variables are created using VAR=value and accessed with $VAR, allowing storage and reuse of values in scripts.

What is the purpose of the shebang (#!) in a shell script?

The shebang at the top of the script (e.g., #!/bin/bash) specifies the interpreter that will execute the script.

How can you automate script execution in Linux?

Scripts can be scheduled with cron jobs for recurring tasks or with the at command for one-time execution.

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