Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

6 Months

Beginner

Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

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Artificial Intelligence ( AI )

Last Update:

01 April 2025

Master Linux System Administration and Scripting Skills
Are you looking to become proficient in Linux system administration and automation using shell scripting? Our comprehensive Linux Administration and Shell Scripting course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to manage Linux environments efficiently.


Why Learn Linux Administration and Shell Scripting?
Linux is the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, powering everything from cloud servers to embedded systems. Shell scripting enhances automation, making system administration more efficient and reducing manual workloads. Mastering these skills can open doors to high-paying jobs in system administration, DevOps, and cybersecurity.


Course Overview
This course covers fundamental and advanced concepts of Linux system administration and shell scripting. You will learn how to manage Linux systems, automate tasks, and troubleshoot efficiently.
 

Key Topics Covered:

  Introduction to Linux and its distributions

  Linux file system structure and permissions.

  User and group management.

  Process management and job scheduling.

  Package management (APT, YUM, and DNF).

  Networking basics and security configurations.

  Log management and system monitoring.

  Shell scripting fundamentals (Bash scripting).

  Writing and debugging shell scripts.

  Automating system tasks using scripts.

  Cron jobs and task scheduling.

Who Should Enroll?

  IT professionals seeking Linux administration expertise

  System administrators looking to enhance their skills.

  DevOps engineers aiming to automate tasks.

  Cybersecurity professionals working with Linux systems.

  Students and enthusiasts wanting to start a career in                   Linux administration.

Linux is an indispensable skill for students, cloud engineers, and DevOps professionals alike, providing the foundation for working with modern infrastructure, cloud platforms, and automation technologies

Module 1: Introduction to Linux for DevOps

  • Overview of Linux Operating System in DevOps
  • Understanding Linux distributions and their role in DevOps (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, etc.)
  • Basic Linux commands and file system navigation
  • Working with users and permissions (chmod, chown, umask)
  • Process management (ps, top, kill, nice)
  • Understanding the Linux boot process and services

Module 2: Essential Linux Commands for DevOps

 

  • File and directory operations (ls, cp, mv, rm, mkdir, rmdir)
  • Searching files and directories (find, locate, grep)
  • Working with text files (cat, less, more, head, tail, awk, sed)
  • Redirecting and piping output (>, >>, 2>&1, |)
  • Using tar, zip, and gzip for file compression and extraction
  • Basic networking commands (ping, ifconfig, netstat, ssh, scp, curl, wget)

Module 3: Understanding and Managing Processes

  • Managing processes (ps, top, kill, pkill, bg, fg)
  • Scheduling jobs (cron, at)
  • Process management using systemctl and service
  • Background and foreground processes, nohup
  • Resource monitoring (free, df, du, iostat, vmstat)

Module 4: Working with Files and Text Processing

  • Regular expressions with grep, sed, and awk for text processing
  • Advanced text processing with sed, awk, and perl
  • Using cut, sort, uniq, tr for data extraction and transformation
  • Editing files using vi, vim, and nano
  • Understanding log files and log rotation
  • Parsing and analyzing logs in DevOps environments

Module 5: Introduction to Shell Scripting

  • Basics of shell scripting: structure, variables, comments, and syntax
  • Writing your first shell script
  • Making scripts executable and running them
  • Understanding and using shebang (#!/bin/bash, )
  • Using control flow (if-else, loops, case)
  • Functions and arguments in shell scripting

Module 6: Shell Scripting for Automation

  • Automating common administrative tasks (system updates, backups, and monitoring)
  • Writing scripts to interact with Linux system services (systemd, service)
  • Automating deployments, application setup, and configuration management
  • Using environment variables and configuration files in scripts
  • Logging and error handling in scripts

Module 7: Managing System Services with Shell Scripting

  • Understanding and managing systemd services
  • Writing systemd service unit files
  • Automating start, stop, and restart of services using shell scripts
  • Creating custom service scripts for monitoring, logging, and notifications
  • Writing scripts to manage application environments

Module 8: Package Management and Software Installation

  • Installing, updating, and removing packages using apt, yum, and dnf
  • Understanding package managers in different Linux distros
  • Automating software installation and updates via scripts
  • Working with Docker images and containers from shell scripts
  • Using configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) through shell scripts

Module 9: Networking and Security in Linux for DevOps

  • Configuring networking interfaces and firewall using iptables and ufw
  • Configuring SSH for remote access and automation
  • Understanding and implementing SSH key-based authentication
  • Writing shell scripts for system security (log monitoring, user management, file permissions)
  • Using iptables and firewalld for firewall management
  • Network troubleshooting tools (traceroute, tcpdump, netcat)

Module 10: Advanced Shell Scripting for DevOps

  • Writing complex shell scripts for system monitoring (disk space, memory, uptime, services)
  • Automating log collection and reporting
  • Creating cron jobs for regular maintenance tasks
  • Integrating shell scripts with other DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker)
  • Scripting for Cloud infrastructure management (AWS CLI, Azure CLI, GCP SDK)

Module 11: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with Shell Scripting

  • Automating CI/CD pipelines using shell scripts
  • Integrating with Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub for automated deployments
  • Writing scripts to automate testing, build, and deployment processes
  • Using shell scripts for rollback and versioning of deployments

Module 12: Troubleshooting, Debugging, and Best Practices

  • Debugging shell scripts (set -x, set -e)
  • Error handling and reporting in scripts
  • Best practices for writing maintainable shell scripts
  • Using shell script version control and documentation
  • Performance tuning and optimization for shell scripts
Kevin Perry

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Course Information

Instructor:Kevin Perry

Lessons:6

Duration:6 Months

Course Level:Beginner

Language:English

Quizzes:4

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