HP-UX Shell Programming Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the HP-UX Shell Programming course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic Understanding of UNIX/Linux: Familiarity with UNIX or Linux operating systems at a user level. Knowledge of navigating the file system and managing files and directories is beneficial.
• Command-Line Proficiency: Comfort with using the command line interface (CLI) for executing basic commands and navigating the system.
• Fundamental Programming Concepts: An understanding of basic programming concepts such as variables, loops, and conditional statements, even if not in a shell scripting context.
• Willingness to Learn: A keen interest in learning scripting and automation, along with a problem-solving mindset.
• Text Editor Skills: Ability to use a text editor (such as vi, vim, emacs, or nano) for writing and editing scripts.

These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully engage with the course material and exercises, and are well-prepared to learn shell programming effectively.

Target Audience for HP-UX Shell Programming

The HP-UX Shell Programming course is designed for IT professionals seeking expertise in Unix shell scripting and command-line automation.

• System Administrators
• Software Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Technical Support Specialists
• IT Operations Staff
• Database Administrators
• Security Analysts with a focus on Unix environments
• Unix/Linux Enthusiasts
• IT Students with an interest in shell scripting
• Professionals looking to improve their automation skills in HP-UX environments

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this HP-UX Shell Programming?

1. Introduction: This HP-UX Shell Programming course equips students with foundational skills for scripting in a UNIX environment, focusing on practical shell scripting techniques and command-line proficiency.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Gain a solid understanding of basic Unix commands and their applications in day-to-day tasks.
• Learn to effectively manage files and directories using HP-UX-specific commands.
• Understand filename generation, regular expressions, and their use in pattern matching and text processing.
• Master I/O redirection to manage script input and output streams proficiently.
• Develop the ability to create, edit, and execute shell scripts following best practice guidelines.
• Acquire knowledge on the use of environment and local variables within scripts for dynamic execution.
• Explore integer arithmetic in shell scripts using different methods like expr and shell arithmetic expansion.
• Learn to handle runtime data by implementing the read command and leveraging command-line arguments for script flexibility.
• Grasp conditional execution with the if statement and test command to create robust and error-resistant scripts.
• Understand and implement loop constructs (while, until, for) for repetitive task automation and enhanced script logic.
• Develop multi-branch decision-making skills using the case statement to create scripts with complex logic flows.
• Learn to define and use functions within scripts to modularize code and improve script readability and maintenance.