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    Learn command line operations for efficient system management. Understand command line syntax and scripting for automating tasks in Unix and Windows.

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      Google Cloud

      Dataplex: Qwik Start - Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Data Lakes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, File Management, Cloud API, Data Access, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Bigtable: Qwik Start - Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Big Data, Database Administration, Databases, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Test Tools, Cloud Services, System Monitoring

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Business Logic, Record Keeping, Programming Principles, Verification And Validation, Data Entry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux Tools for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Unix, File Management, Data Cleansing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Data Structures

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Whizlabs

      Automation With Salt

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Remote Access Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, Middleware, DevOps

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular command line courses

    • Dataplex: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
    • Bigtable: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
    • Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application: EDUCBA
    • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs
    • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt

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