Shell Scripting Expert Recipes for Linux, Bash, and more

A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied

The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately.
* Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges
* Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration
* Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn't have to be reinvented with each challenge faced

Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!

Every system administrator using Linux/Unix systems needs a working knowledge of shell scripting. But knowing just the how-to isnt always enough. Having readymade scripting recipes for various situations, environments, and challenges can make the job much easier.  Shell Scripting provides just that.  It covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell, and provides a host of plug and play recipes for immediate use in addition to small variations that can make them useful in other environments. The recipes fit into parts including: Recipes for System Tools Recipes using Shell Features Recipes for Systems Administration   Topics include: Variables If/Then conditionals Loops (while, for, etc) Functions Pipes, Redirects, File I/O   The book uses realistic recipes to hold the pieces together, which provides credibility, real-world relevance, as well as providing the reader with flexible tools to get started immediately.

A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately. Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn't have to be reinvented with each challenge faced Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!