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Shell Scripting with Bash

Get confident with Shell Scripting with Bash in 6 hours: focus on Variables and parameters, Conditionals and loops and Functions, live with a trainer, online or on-site.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Shell Scripting with Bash” is designed for roles such as System administrators and Linux beginners and DevOps and platform engineers. In 6 hours you work your way through Variables and parameters, Conditionals and loops and Functions in a structured way – with plenty of practice and time for your questions.

Linux and Unix form the backbone of servers, cloud platforms, databases and network services. Anyone running these systems needs confident command-line skills, a clear understanding of file systems, services and networking, and the ability to narrow down problems quickly. Our Shell Scripting with Bash courses are aimed at beginners, administrators and operations teams who want to consolidate or deliberately extend their knowledge. We work exclusively on real systems in a provided lab environment: you type, fail, analyze and solve. The course runs online or on site, lasts one day and is offered at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Variables and parametersConditionals and loopsFunctionsPipes and redirectionError handling with set and trapRobust scripts for operations

Who is this course for?

  • System administrators and Linux beginners
  • DevOps and platform engineers
  • Operations and support teams in the data center
  • Developers and database admins working with Linux

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Shell Scripting with Bash – Variables and parameters, Conditionals and loops, Functions, Pipes and redirection, Error handling with set and trap and Robust scripts for operations – and can apply them in practice.
  • You work confidently on the command line and use Shell Scripting with Bash efficiently in daily work.
  • You configure and operate Shell Scripting with Bash in a traceable, standards-compliant way.
  • You narrow down Shell Scripting with Bash faults systematically and fix them quickly.
  • You automate routine tasks and secure your systems reliably.

Course outline

Module 1 Fundamentals and concepts of Shell Scripting with Bash
  • Key terms, architecture and placement within the Linux and Unix landscape
  • Important directories, configuration files and tools
  • Package management, services and standard workflows
  • Differences from related technologies and distributions
Module 2 Focus areas: Shell Scripting with Bash
  • Variables and parameters
  • Conditionals and loops
  • Functions
  • Pipes and redirection
  • Error handling with set and trap
  • Robust scripts for operations
Module 3 Configuration and administration
  • Installing and initially configuring Shell Scripting with Bash step by step
  • Users, groups, permissions and access control
  • Starting, controlling and permanently enabling services
  • Documenting and versioning configuration in a traceable way
Module 4 Operations, security and performance
  • Monitoring, logging and evaluating system data
  • Hardening according to common best practices
  • Analyzing resources and spotting bottlenecks
  • Planning backup, recovery and maintenance windows
Module 5 Troubleshooting and hands-on labs
  • Systematic troubleshooting with logs, tracing and system tools
  • Reproducing and fixing typical Shell Scripting with Bash failure patterns
  • Automating recurring tasks with scripts
  • Case studies and exercises from real operating scenarios
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Entry-level courses require no Linux knowledge. Advanced courses assume solid command-line basics. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Laptop with a current browser and SSH client; the Linux lab environment for Shell Scripting with Bash is provided by us.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior knowledge for Shell Scripting with Bash?

That depends on the level. Entry-level courses assume no Linux knowledge, while advanced Shell Scripting with Bash courses expect solid command-line basics. If you are unsure, we are happy to recommend the right starting point in a short pre-call.

Do we work on our own systems or in a lab environment?

For Shell Scripting with Bash we provide a lab environment with real Linux or Unix systems that you access via SSH. That lets you configure safely and provoke failures on purpose. You do not need your own systems, but you are welcome to bring your own questions.

How much does “Shell Scripting with Bash” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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