RHEL 8: Creating Shell Scripts from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts from the very basics through to the more complex. The course project that you will create allows you to script the creation of user accounts.

Administering Linux servers can often involve laborious and repetitive tasks; being able to encapsulate those tasks in scripts saves you time and your work becomes more reliable. In this course, RHEL 8: Creating Shell Scripts, you’ll learn to create shell scripts saving you both valuable time and effort. First, you’ll explore the script header, or shebang, and where scripts need to be located. Next, you’ll discover more advanced syntax by using logic and loops to conditionally process commands. Finally, you’ll learn how to use and create functions within your scripts, allowing for more effective and readable solutions. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Linux bash scripting to automate the creation of user accounts and be able to repurpose the script for you own needs.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Automating Tasks Using Bash Scripts

Creating Your Own Shell Scripts

Automating the User Creation Process

Using Functions and Loops in Scripts

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores industry-standard Bash scripting for server administration

Provides hands-on experience in automating user account creation

Taught by instructor Andrew Mallett, known for their expertise in Linux scripting

Develops foundational scripting skills, such as using logic and loops

Suitable for IT professionals seeking to enhance their Linux administration skills

Requires prior knowledge of Linux commands and basic scripting concepts

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in RHEL 8: Creating Shell Scripts with these activities:

Review basic Linux commands

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Linux is a versatile operating system that is widely used in the enterprise for a variety of tasks. Refreshing your basic Linux commands will help you build a stronger foundation for this course.

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Open a Linux terminal emulator
Review the man pages for basic Linux commands, such as ls, cd, mkdir, rmdir
Practice using these commands in the terminal emulator

Follow a tutorial on creating shell scripts

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Following a tutorial on this topic will help you reinforce the concepts covered in the course.

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Find a tutorial on creating shell scripts
Follow the steps in the tutorial
Test your script to make sure it works

Write a shell script to perform a specific task

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Writing a shell script to perform a specific task will help you apply the concepts covered in the course.

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Decide on a task that you want to automate
Write a shell script to perform the task
Test your script to make sure it works

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Create a shell script to automate a task in your own work

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Creating a shell script to automate a task in your own work will help you apply the concepts covered in the course and improve your productivity.

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Identify a task in your own work that you would like to automate
Write a shell script to automate the task
Test your script to make sure it works
Deploy your script and use it to automate the task

Mentor a junior colleague on shell scripting

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Mentoring a junior colleague on this topic will help you reinforce the concepts covered in the course and develop your leadership skills.

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Find a junior colleague who is interested in learning about shell scripting
Share your knowledge and experience with them
Help them to write their own shell scripts

Participate in a shell scripting competition

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Participating in a shell scripting competition will help you to test your skills and knowledge against other students.

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Find a shell scripting competition to participate in
Prepare for the competition by practicing your skills
Compete in the competition

Contribute to an open source shell scripting project

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This course will teach you how to create and execute bash shell scripts. Contributing to an open source shell scripting project will help you to develop your skills and knowledge and contribute to the community.

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Find an open source shell scripting project to contribute to
Read the project's documentation and code
Make a contribution to the project

Career center

Learners who complete RHEL 8: Creating Shell Scripts will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Shell Script Developer

As a Shell Script Developer, you will play a key role in automating and streamlining processes using bash shell scripts. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this role. You'll learn how to create and execute bash shell scripts from the very basics through to the more complex, allowing you to automate tasks and increase efficiency.

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Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems and networks. This course will help you build a strong foundation in shell scripting, which is an essential skill for automating tasks and managing systems efficiently. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to create user accounts, manage files, and perform other system administration tasks.

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DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline deployment processes. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to provision and manage infrastructure, deploy applications, and perform other DevOps tasks.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate development and testing processes. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to run unit tests, build and package applications, and perform other software engineering tasks.

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Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends and insights. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate data processing and analysis tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to extract, clean, and transform data, perform statistical analysis, and generate reports.

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IT Manager

As an IT Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing IT operations. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline IT management tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to manage user accounts, provision resources, and perform other IT management tasks.

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Network Administrator

As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline network management tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to configure network devices, manage traffic, and perform other network administration tasks.

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Cloud Engineer

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline cloud management tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to provision and manage cloud resources, deploy applications, and perform other cloud engineering tasks.

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Security Analyst

As a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from security threats. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline security analysis and response tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to monitor systems for security events, analyze security logs, and perform other security analysis tasks.

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Database Administrator

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline database management tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to create and manage databases, perform backups and restores, and perform other database administration tasks.

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IT Auditor

As an IT Auditor, you will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the security and compliance of IT systems. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline audit and compliance tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to gather evidence, analyze data, and generate reports.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of software products. This course will help you build the shell scripting skills you need to automate and streamline testing and quality assurance tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to write test cases, execute tests, and analyze results.

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Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and understanding business needs. This course may be useful for you if you want to automate and streamline business analysis tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to gather data, analyze data, and generate reports.

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Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects. This course may be useful for you if you want to automate and streamline project management tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to create project plans, track progress, and generate reports.

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Technical Writer

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation. This course may be useful for you if you want to automate and streamline documentation tasks. You'll learn how to use bash shell scripts to generate documentation, create diagrams, and maintain knowledge bases.

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