Domain 5: Automation and Scripting Course

This course includes coverage of the fifth domain of the test objectives: Scripting & Automation. The course includes lessons that cover basic bash scripting concepts, version control through git and the basic concepts of system orchestration.

44 minutes

Course description

The lessons in this course introduce concepts related to bash variables, creating and executing scripts, working with script arguments and the basics of conditional execution and looping. In additions, lessons will cover copying projects with git, as well as managing version control through the use of git repositories, key concepts and terms related to automation and orchestration.

Syllabus

Version control and git

Video - 00:09:00
This video introduces ideas related to version control and how Git can be used to manage files on single or multiple systems.
Bash scripting

Video - 00:35:00
Introduces key ideas about Bash scripting, as well as more detailed coverage of Bash scripting syntax and basic programming.

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