Korn and Bash Shell Programming Course Overview

To ensure that students are well-prepared and can gain the most from our Korn and Bash Shell Programming course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Familiarity with the UNIX or Linux operating system environment.
• Basic knowledge of command-line operations and utilities in UNIX or Linux.
• Understanding of fundamental concepts of operating systems and processes.
• Prior experience with any programming language (not mandatory, but beneficial for understanding programming concepts).
• Ability to edit text files using a UNIX or Linux text editor, such as vi or nano.
• Willingness to learn and explore new concepts related to shell scripting and automation.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation that will help students engage with the course material effectively. However, our training is designed to accommodate learners with varying levels of experience, and our instructors are adept at guiding students through the learning process.

Target Audience for Korn and Bash Shell Programming

Koenig Solutions' Korn and Bash Shell Programming course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master shell scripting and command-line automation.

• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• Data Scientists requiring automation in data processing
• Technical Support Specialists
• Database Administrators
• IT Professionals involved in Unix/Linux environments
• Security Engineers implementing automation and scripts
• Network Administrators managing server configurations
• Graduate students in computer science or related fields
• IT Automation Professionals
• Quality Assurance Engineers automating test scripts

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Korn and Bash Shell Programming?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

Gain a comprehensive understanding of shell scripting with Korn and Bash, mastering command-line processes, flow control, script writing, advanced shell features, and utilities like sed and awk.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the differences between popular shells and the specific advantages and disadvantages of Korn (ksh) and Bash (bash).
• Learn shell command syntax, including special characters, pattern matching, and the use of expansions.
• Acquire the skills to manage processes, handle job control, and utilize signals and traps in both Korn and Bash shells.
• Develop the ability to write, run, and debug shell scripts while effectively using variables, data types, and arithmetic operations.
• Understand the use of functions, the typeset command, and how to properly declare and use constants and arrays in scripts.
• Customize the shell environment through command-line options, startup scripts, and environment variables for both ksh and bash.
• Grasp programming logic in shell scripts, including conditional expressions, loops, and menu selection, to create interactive and efficient scripts.
• Learn to effectively use regular expressions for pattern matching and text manipulation within shell scripts.
• Utilize AIX utilities such as sed, awk, and others to perform advanced text processing and data manipulation.
• Enhance command-line productivity with an in-depth knowledge of command history, aliasing, and command finding.