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• Course gives an introduction to the writing of UNIX Shell scripts using the Korn and Bash shells and to the more advanced features of UNIX. 
• Although based on the version of UNIX/LINUX running on a desktop PC, the principles learnt may be applied to all other versions of UNIX including Linux, AIX, HP-UX and SCO. 
• The course takes the format of a workshop, with a mix of lecture, working examples and practical exercises. Although the content may be customized, at least 1 day is normally needed to cover the core elements. 
• Full course notes are provided along with sample script files and free software tools for use in accessing a UNIX/LINUX server

• Introduction/Review of Basics 
• Using Variables 
• Integer Arithmetic 
• Handing Run Time Data 
• Condition Execution 
• Loop Constructs 
• Multi-Branch Decisions 
• Functions 
• Interrupt Handing 
• Additional Features and Facilities 
• Moving Data 

The target audience for this training course is as follows:   

• This intermediate course is for experienced system administrators, programmers, application developers, and end users. 
• Programmers, system administrators and technical support staff who need to become proficient at scripting in the Linux/Unix environment. 
• IT professionals and UNIX end-users who need to familiarize themselves with the UNIX shell environment.

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