Explore AWK, sed, shell scripting, and specialist Solaris tools, gaining the practical knowledge needed to tackle complex programming and system tasks effectively. Whether you're maintaining scripts or building new solutions, you'll learn how to work efficiently with the Solaris toolset.
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Solaris Advanced Shell Programming Tools
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Elevate your Solaris programming for maximum performance
Designed for IT professionals, this course will expand your Solaris expertise. Each session focuses on a different aspect of advanced system programming, from streamlining repetitive tasks and handling complex datasets to refining operational workflows. You’ll come away from the training equipped with versatile, workplace-ready skills.
Learning objectives
- Develop Solaris shell scripting methods
- Identify and adjust differences between files
- Leverage regular expressions for powerful searches
- Use sed to edit and restructure text
- Design and execute AWK-based solutions
- Carry out file archiving, recovery and compression
- Configure and run timed background jobs
- Apply AWK arrays and key functions
- Confidently use core Solaris command-line utilities
What you’ll learn
Our Solaris Advanced Shell Programming Tools training will enable you to build advanced scripting skills and confidently use tools such as sed and AWK. You’ll learn to streamline tasks, organise and process files, and apply command-line techniques to resolve complex system issues.
Comparing and managing file content
Master the ability to detect, review, and resolve differences between files using Solaris tools designed for precision. You’ll explore techniques to compare and merge content, maintain accuracy across versions, and manage formatting effectively. These skills are critical for version control and ensuring the integrity of files in complex Solaris environments, helping you troubleshoot and streamline workflows with confidence.
Working with characters and formats
Learn to recognise, interpret, and transform characters within files to meet technical standards and operational needs. You’ll work with commands that convert tabs to spaces, translate characters, and display non-printable content for review. By applying these techniques, you’ll enhance data consistency and produce files that meet the formatting requirements of even the most demanding Solaris applications.
AWK control structures and functions
Advance your AWK scripting skills by incorporating decision-making logic, iterative loops, and user-defined functions. You’ll see how these features allow scripts to adapt dynamically and perform tailored operations. By the end, you’ll be able to build efficient, flexible AWK programs capable of analysing and transforming data accurately across varied Solaris environments and operational contexts.
What’s included
- Three days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
- Course completion certificate
Key facts
Ideal for
IT professionals, including programmers, developers, and administrators, who need to strengthen their scripting and text processing skills using advanced Solaris capabilities.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge of Solaris, covering content from the Solaris Introduction and Solaris Shell Programming courses, or comparable Unix/Linux experience, is necessary.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This Solaris training builds your expertise in advanced programming concepts and system tools. With guidance from expert instructors, you’ll learn to automate tasks, manage data effectively, and optimise performance in Solaris environments.
How can advanced Solaris programming skills help my career?
By completing this course, you’ll gain the expertise to automate repetitive processes, manage system resources efficiently, and streamline workflows. These capabilities are highly valued in system administration, DevOps, and IT infrastructure roles, where productivity and precision are key to success.
Is Solaris programming still relevant in today’s IT industry?
Solaris remains widely used in industries that rely on stability, scalability, and high security. This course ensures you can confidently maintain and optimise Solaris systems, making your skills valuable for companies running both legacy and mixed technology environments.
What is crontab and how is it used in Solaris?
Crontab is a command-line utility in Solaris used to schedule repetitive tasks automatically. It allows you to define time-based jobs, such as running scripts, performing system backups, or clearing logs at specific intervals. By using crontab, system administrators can ensure tasks run consistently without manual intervention, improving system reliability and efficiency.
What tools are used in Solaris for file comparison and data analysis?
Solaris offers several built-in tools for comparing files and analysing data. Diff highlights line-by-line difference between two files, while cmp compares files byte by byte, identifying the exact location of mismatches. Comm displays common and differing lines in sorted files, and uniq filters out repeated lines in data sets.
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