Cloud Computing_C110: Linux and Shell Programming (Professional)

About Course

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Linux mastery and advanced shell programming with our “Advanced Linux and Shell Programming” course.

You will navigate the intricacies of Linux command-line ecosystems, refine your shell scripting prowess, and unlock the capabilities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and wield Linux as a powerful tool for administration and application development.
From crafting intricate scripts to optimizing system operations, this course empowers you with the expertise to harness the full potential of Linux in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

After the completion of course student will be able to:

Proficiency in Command-Line Mastery: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Linux command-line interfaces, enabling you to navigate, manipulate files, manage processes, and interact effectively with the operating system.
Mastery of Advanced Shell Scripting Techniques: Acquire the skills to design and implement sophisticated shell scripts, incorporating variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and more to automate complex tasks and enhance efficiency.
Effective System Administration: Gain the expertise to perform system administration tasks using shell scripting, such as managing users, files, and permissions, automating backups, and configuring network services.
Optimization and Troubleshooting: Learn techniques to optimize shell scripts for performance, debug errors efficiently, and implement best practices for code quality and maintainability.
Application Development and Integration: Acquire the ability to develop shell scripts that interact with files, databases, and APIs, equipping you to create applications and automate interactions within diverse environments.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Linux and Shell Basics

00:00
LO1: Discuss the basic structure and purpose of the Linux Operating System and the Shell

00:00
LO2: Explain how to navigate the Linux file system using essential commands

00:00
LO3: Describe the Explain of different shells in the Linux Environment

00:00
LO4: Execute basic shell commands in managing files and processes

00:00
Topic 2: Shell Scripting Fundamentals

00:00
LO1: Define Shell Scripting and its purpose in Automating Tasks in Linux

00:00
LO2: Develop basic Shell Scripts to Automate simple tasks

00:00
LO3: Apply conditional statements (if-else) and loops (for, while) in Shell Scripts

00:00
LO4: Modify and refine Shell Scripts to handle Explain Inputs and Arguments

00:00
Topic 3: File and Directory Management

00:00
LO1: Identify Basic File and Directory Commands

00:00
LO2: Discuss File Permissions and Ownership

00:00
LO3: Analyze File Types and Attributes

00:00
LO4: Organize and manage directories using Command Combinations

00:00
Topic 4: Advanced Shell Scripting Techniques

00:00
LO1: Recognize Advanced concepts in Shell Scripting

00:00
LO2: Build shell functions for Code Modularization and Reusability within larger Scripts

00:00
LO3: Explain Trap and Signal handling to manage Script Interruptions and Terminations

00:00
LO4: Discuss Scripts that incorporate advanced control structures

00:00
Topic 5: Regular Expressions and Text Processing

00:00
LO1: Discuss the basic Syntax and Purpose of Regex in Linux

00:00
LO2: Explain tools to Manipulate Text and extract Specific Patterns from Files

00:00
LO3: Modify Text Files programmatically using Substitution and Filtering Commands

00:00
LO4: Design Scripts to Parse and Process large amounts of Data

00:00
Quiz-I
Topic 6: Process Management and Job Control

00:00
LO1: Identify Linux process Management Commands

00:00
LO2: Demonstrate how to manage Background and Foreground processes

00:00
LO3: Explain signals to control Processes and Manage jobs in Linux

00:00
LO4: Analyze and Control System Processes

00:00
Topic 7: Advanced Linux Commands

00:00
LO1: Discuss Advanced Linux Commands

00:00
LO2: Explain Advanced Piping and Redirection Techniques to combine Linux commands

00:00
LO3: Analyze System Resource usage with Tools

00:00
LO4: Explain Linux Commands to perform various Tasks

00:00
Topic 8: Shell Script Debugging and Optimization

00:00
LO1: Recognize common Shell Scripting Errors and Debug using commands

00:00
LO2: Apply Techniques for Error Handling

00:00
LO3: Discuss Scripts for performance improvement using Optimization Techniques

00:00
LO4: Explain Complex Scripts and improve execution speed using efficient Algorithms and Data Structures

00:00
Topic 9: Shell Scripting for System Administration

00:00
LO1: Define the role of Shell Scripting in Automating System Administration Tasks

00:00
LO2: Explain Scripts to manage Explainr accounts, monitor disk usage, and automate routine maintenance

00:00
LO3: Apply Shell Scripting to Monitor System Health using Tools

00:00
Topic 10: Interacting with Files and Databases

00:00
LO1: Identify methods to read from and write to files in a shell script using I/O redirection

00:00
LO2: Explain Commands to Manipulate File Contents Programmatically

00:00
LO3: Connect shell scripts to databases to Query and Manipulate Data

00:00
Quiz-II
Topic 11: Shell Script Security

00:00
LO1: Recognize Security Risks associated with Shell Scripting

00:00
LO2: Explain best practices for Securing Shell Scripts

00:00
LO3: Discuss Techniques to Secure Scripts

00:00
LO4: Describe Explainrs, networks, and processes without compromising System Integrity

00:00
Topic 12: Scripting for Web and Cloud Environments

00:00
LO1: Identify how Shell Scripting can be Explained in Web Environments

00:00
LO2: Explain Tools to interact with Web APIs and Retrieve Data

00:00
LO3: Automate cloud infrastructure management tasks using Shell Scripts and cloud service CLI tools

00:00
Topic 13: Linux Package Management and Software Installation

00:00
LO1: Explain the Process of Package Management and Software Installation in Linux Systems

00:00
LO2: Describe the Functions of Package Managers in Installing, Updating, and Removing Software

00:00
LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Package Dependencies and Version Control on System Stability

00:00
Topic 14: Networking and Shell Scripting for Network Configuration

00:00
LO1: Explain the Role of Shell Scripting in Network Configuration and Monitoring

00:00
LO2: Describe the Procedures for Configuring Network Interfaces, Firewalls, and Routing Using Shell Scripts

00:00
LO3: Analyse Network Performance Issues and Evaluate Script-Based Solutions for Optimization

00:00
Topic 15: Shell Scripting for Backup and Recovery Automation

00:00
LO1: Explain the Importance of Backup and Recovery in System Administration

00:00
LO2: Describe the Process of Automating Data Backup and Recovery Using Shell Scripts

00:00
LO3: Evaluate the Reliability and Efficiency of Automated Backup Solutions

00:00
Topic 16: System Logging and Log File Management with Shell

00:00
LO1: Explain the Purpose of System Logging in Linux Administration

00:00
LO2: Describe the Use of Shell Scripts for Automating Log File Collection, Rotation, and Archiving

00:00
LO3: Analyse Log Data to Identify System Issues and Evaluate Script-Based Solutions

00:00
Topic 17: Shell Scripting for DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines

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LO1: Explain the Role of Shell Scripting in DevOps Practices and Continuous Integration

00:00
LO2: Describe the Application of Shell Scripts in Automating Build, Test, and Deployment Pipelines

00:00
LO3: Evaluate the Benefits and Limitations of Shell Scripting in CI/CD Workflows

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Topic 18: Automated Testing and Report Generation Using Shell

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LO1: Explain the Importance of Automated Testing in Software Development

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LO2: Describe the Use of Shell Scripts for Test Execution and Report Generation

00:00
LO3: Analyse the Accuracy of Automated Testing Processes and Evaluate Their Efficiency

00:00
Topic 19: Capstone Project: Real-world Automation with Shell Scripting

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LO1: Explain the Application of Shell Scripting in Real-world Automation Projects

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LO2: Describe the Process of Designing and Implementing Automation Solutions Using Shell Scripting

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LO3: Analyse the Performance of the Capstone Project and Evaluate Its Practical Effectiveness

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Topic 20: Final Exam Review

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LO1: Explain the Key Concepts of Shell Scripting, System Administration, and Automation Techniques

00:00
LO2: Describe Common Troubleshooting and Debugging Methods for Shell Scripts

00:00
LO3: Analyse Practice Problems and Evaluate Readiness for the Final Exam

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Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Linux and Shell Basics

LO1: Discuss the basic structure and purpose of the Linux Operating System and the Shell

LO2: Explain how to navigate the Linux file system using essential commands

LO3: Describe the Explain of different shells in the Linux Environment

LO4: Execute basic shell commands in managing files and processes

Topic 2: Shell Scripting Fundamentals

LO1: Define Shell Scripting and its purpose in Automating Tasks in Linux

LO2: Develop basic Shell Scripts to Automate simple tasks

LO3: Apply conditional statements (if-else) and loops (for, while) in Shell Scripts

LO4: Modify and refine Shell Scripts to handle Explain Inputs and Arguments

Topic 3: File and Directory Management

LO1: Identify Basic File and Directory Commands

LO2: Discuss File Permissions and Ownership

LO3: Analyze File Types and Attributes

LO4: Organize and manage directories using Command Combinations

Topic 4: Advanced Shell Scripting Techniques

LO1: Recognize Advanced concepts in Shell Scripting

LO2: Build shell functions for Code Modularization and Reusability within larger Scripts

LO3: Explain Trap and Signal handling to manage Script Interruptions and Terminations

LO4: Discuss Scripts that incorporate advanced control structures

Topic 5: Regular Expressions and Text Processing

LO1: Discuss the basic Syntax and Purpose of Regex in Linux

LO2: Explain tools to Manipulate Text and extract Specific Patterns from Files

LO3: Modify Text Files programmatically using Substitution and Filtering Commands

LO4: Design Scripts to Parse and Process large amounts of Data

Quiz-I

Topic 6: Process Management and Job Control

LO1: Identify Linux process Management Commands

LO2: Demonstrate how to manage Background and Foreground processes

LO3: Explain signals to control Processes and Manage jobs in Linux

LO4: Analyze and Control System Processes

Topic 7: Advanced Linux Commands

LO1: Discuss Advanced Linux Commands

LO2: Explain Advanced Piping and Redirection Techniques to combine Linux commands

LO3: Analyze System Resource usage with Tools

LO4: Explain Linux Commands to perform various Tasks

Topic 8: Shell Script Debugging and Optimization

LO1: Recognize common Shell Scripting Errors and Debug using commands

LO2: Apply Techniques for Error Handling

LO3: Discuss Scripts for performance improvement using Optimization Techniques

LO4: Explain Complex Scripts and improve execution speed using efficient Algorithms and Data Structures

Topic 9: Shell Scripting for System Administration

LO1: Define the role of Shell Scripting in Automating System Administration Tasks

LO2: Explain Scripts to manage Explainr accounts, monitor disk usage, and automate routine maintenance

LO3: Apply Shell Scripting to Monitor System Health using Tools

Topic 10: Interacting with Files and Databases

LO1: Identify methods to read from and write to files in a shell script using I/O redirection

LO2: Explain Commands to Manipulate File Contents Programmatically

LO3: Connect shell scripts to databases to Query and Manipulate Data

Quiz-II

Topic 11: Shell Script Security

LO1: Recognize Security Risks associated with Shell Scripting

LO2: Explain best practices for Securing Shell Scripts

LO3: Discuss Techniques to Secure Scripts

LO4: Describe Explainrs, networks, and processes without compromising System Integrity

Topic 12: Scripting for Web and Cloud Environments

LO1: Identify how Shell Scripting can be Explained in Web Environments

LO2: Explain Tools to interact with Web APIs and Retrieve Data

LO3: Automate cloud infrastructure management tasks using Shell Scripts and cloud service CLI tools

Topic 13: Linux Package Management and Software Installation

LO1: Explain the Process of Package Management and Software Installation in Linux Systems

LO2: Describe the Functions of Package Managers in Installing, Updating, and Removing Software

LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Package Dependencies and Version Control on System Stability

Topic 14: Networking and Shell Scripting for Network Configuration

LO1: Explain the Role of Shell Scripting in Network Configuration and Monitoring

LO2: Describe the Procedures for Configuring Network Interfaces, Firewalls, and Routing Using Shell Scripts

LO3: Analyse Network Performance Issues and Evaluate Script-Based Solutions for Optimization

Topic 15: Shell Scripting for Backup and Recovery Automation

LO1: Explain the Importance of Backup and Recovery in System Administration

LO2: Describe the Process of Automating Data Backup and Recovery Using Shell Scripts

LO3: Evaluate the Reliability and Efficiency of Automated Backup Solutions

Topic 16: System Logging and Log File Management with Shell

LO1: Explain the Purpose of System Logging in Linux Administration

LO2: Describe the Use of Shell Scripts for Automating Log File Collection, Rotation, and Archiving

LO3: Analyse Log Data to Identify System Issues and Evaluate Script-Based Solutions

Topic 17: Shell Scripting for DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines

LO1: Explain the Role of Shell Scripting in DevOps Practices and Continuous Integration