Our Solaris Korn Shell Programming course provides experience in developing shell scripts tailored to Solaris systems. Covering core Solaris programming techniques, you'll gain the confidence to automate tasks and streamline operations using AWK, sed, crontab, and more. Developing skills that are widely valued in technical environments.
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Solaris Korn Shell Programming
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Develop practical Solaris programming skills that deliver results
Build the skills to write efficient, production-ready shell scripts. Through expert instruction and working live labs, you'll deepen your understanding of Solaris programming and streamline administrative tasks using practical tools and scripting techniques.
Learning objectives
- Create and refine shell scripts
- Work confidently with shell variables
- Apply logical branching and loops
- Schedule automated tasks using crontab and at
- Process text efficiently with sed and AWK
- Manage input/output and redirection
- Develop interactive menu-driven scripts
- Apply error handling and debugging
- Use scripting to support system administration tasks
What you’ll learn
By the end of this Solaris Korn Shell Programming course, you’ll be equipped to tackle routine and complex tasks through scripting. You’ll learn how to handle input, manipulate files, automate jobs, and build interactive scripts using Solaris programming tools such as sed, AWK and crontab.
Writing and managing shell scripts
Learn how to construct efficient shell scripts. This course covers how to use shell and environment variables, manage input with read, apply quoting correctly, and build scripts to automate repetitive system tasks. Explore best practices for writing clean, reusable scripts that support real-world Solaris operations across multiple environments.
Controlling logic and flow
Discover how to control your scripts using conditional logic, loops and branching. You’ll work with if, while, until, for, and case statements to drive task flow and make decisions within your code. These scripting fundamentals will help you build reliable, structured logic for everything from simple utilities to more advanced system automation tasks.
Automating tasks and jobs
Learn how to schedule and automate Solaris system jobs using crontab for recurring tasks, and at for one-time execution. The course also covers file management through tar for backups, compression utilities like gzip and bzip2, and file comparison tools. You’ll develop scripts that run in the background and handle system tasks with minimal manual input, improving efficiency and consistency.
What's included
- Five days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
Key facts
Ideal for
Solaris system administrators, developers and technical staff who need to build shell scripts and process text using powerful Solaris Korn shell tools.
Prerequisites
You should be confident working with Solaris. Completion of our Solaris Introduction course is recommended and some prior experience with programming concepts is also beneficial.
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 programming course introduces structured scripting techniques to enhance efficiency and system control. Explore key areas such as logic handling, file operations, scheduling, and text processing.
What is Korn Shell programming?
Korn Shell programming is the process of writing scripts using the Korn Shell (ksh), a Unix shell developed to combine the best features of earlier shells. In Solaris environments, it’s used to automate tasks, manage system operations, and process data. With support for variables, control structures, and powerful text tools like AWK and sed, Korn Shell scripting enables efficient, repeatable system administration.
How difficult is it to learn Korn Shell Programming?
If you’re familiar with basic Unix or Solaris commands, Korn Shell scripting will be easy to grasp. The syntax is straightforward, and with guided training you can quickly learn how to automate tasks, control logic, and use tools like AWK and sed effectively.
Is Korn Shell still relevant in modern Solaris systems?
Yes, Korn shell remains relevant in many enterprise Solaris environments, especially where long-standing systems are in place. It’s valued for its performance, scripting capabilities, and compatibility, making it essential for professionals managing legacy and current Solaris infrastructure.
How will this Solaris Korn Shell Programming course help my career development?
Korn Shell scripting is a valuable skill for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals working in Unix-based environments. Mastering it can lead to greater efficiency on the job and open doors to more advanced roles in infrastructure and automation.
What are the benefits of using AWK and sed in Solaris scripting?
AWK and sed are essential for text processing and data manipulation in Solaris scripting. They allow you to extract patterns, reformat files, and automate reporting, key tasks in systems administration. This course provides opportunities to develop hands-on experience using both tools in our live labs.
What our customers say
“The instructor’s teaching style is clear, structured, and engaging, making complex concepts easy to understand. The course content is well-organised, progressing from basic to more advanced topics in a logical way. Additionally, Alan is patient and responsive to questions, creating a positive learning environment. His enthusiasm is contagious, making the learning experience enjoyable and motivating.”
Anilkumar – Government
“Great course. Alan has been courteous and informative throughout. Highly recommend. I will absolutely be coming back for more courses.”
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