Master the Linux Command Line & Shell Scripting: From Novice to Expert

What you will learn:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system.
Build a strong foundation for a cybersecurity career.
Develop the ability to create custom Linux commands.
Become a highly proficient Linux power user.
Master input and output redirection techniques.
Utilize powerful wildcards for efficient file manipulation.
Automate tasks with robust shell scripts.

Description

Ready to transform your IT career? This comprehensive course empowers you to conquer the Linux command line and become a proficient shell scripting expert. We'll guide you from absolute beginner to advanced user, covering everything from installation and basic navigation to advanced scripting techniques and system administration.

Learn to navigate the Linux filesystem with confidence, master powerful commands, and manipulate files and directories like a pro. We'll unravel the mysteries of wildcards, redirection, and piping, showing you how to streamline your workflow with keyboard shortcuts and efficient command usage.

Dive deep into shell scripting, creating robust and automated solutions. You'll master variables, conditional statements, loops, arrays, functions, and more. Learn to automate tasks such as user and directory management, and even explore network scanning with Nmap scripts. This course also demonstrates practical application with real-world examples and hands-on exercises.

We'll cover crucial topics including permissions management, process control, terminal customization, and efficient command-line techniques. Our engaging lectures and practical assignments will equip you with the skills to confidently manage Linux systems, automate repetitive tasks, and troubleshoot efficiently. This course is perfect for beginners with no prior experience and experienced users seeking to expand their knowledge and skills.

Enroll now and unlock the power of Linux! Become the Linux expert you've always wanted to be. Take charge of your system, enhance your productivity, and open doors to exciting career opportunities. Start your journey to Linux mastery today!

Curriculum

Introduction to Linux

This introductory section sets the stage for your Linux journey. You'll begin with a course overview and installation of VirtualBox and Kali Linux, ensuring you have the necessary environment to follow along. Lectures cover fundamental concepts like the shell, filesystem navigation, system exploration, and a guided tour of essential commands. You will get familiar with using wildcards, mastering the techniques for manipulating files and directories, and creating a dedicated workspace for your practice. Finally, you'll learn fundamental command usage techniques to lay a solid foundation for more advanced concepts.

Command Line Mastery & Essential Tools

This section delves into the core functionality of the Linux command line. You'll learn to create custom commands, understand and utilize redirection and input/output handling, and harness the power of piping for streamlined workflows. We cover the versatile `echo` command and essential keyboard shortcuts to maximize your efficiency. Further, you'll understand permissions management, process control, and terminal customization for a personalized and efficient experience.

Shell Scripting: Automation & Efficiency

This section focuses on mastering shell scripting. You'll begin by setting up your Ubuntu environment and VS Code, ideal for scripting. The fundamentals of shell scripting are introduced, covering variables, input reading, command substitution, and argument passing. Practical tasks reinforce these concepts, followed by a thorough exploration of operators, conditional statements (`if-else`, `case`), loops (`for`, `while`, `until`), array handling, and functions (including nested functions and global variables). You'll then apply this knowledge to automate directory and file creation, user management, and explore more advanced techniques like a file integrity checker and Nmap script usage for network scanning. You'll also learn how to efficiently work with a GitHub repository