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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide

The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide

By : Donald A. Tevault
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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide

The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide

4.8 (5)
By: Donald A. Tevault

Overview of this book

Embark on a comprehensive journey through command shells with this hands-on manual. While Bash is a Linux staple, Z shell and PowerShell are rising stars, applicable to Linux, macOS, and Unix. Progress seamlessly through chapters, each building on the last, creating a solid foundation. Learn through a unique approach: concepts, examples, and interactive labs. These labs, nearly a hundred strong, form the core of experiential learning, essential for script creation. Focusing on Linux commands and their scripting applications, this manual is universally relevant across Linux and select Unix-like systems. It goes beyond theory, offering practical scripts for real-world Linux administration. Scripts are designed for manageability, aiding learning and troubleshooting. The goal is to nurture the ability to craft intelligent, functional shell scripts. While centered on Bash, this book offers a peek into the future with Z Shell and PowerShell, expanding your skills and adaptability. This book is systematically structured and engaging so that it will guide you to master command shells, equipping you for real-world Linux challenges.
Table of Contents (26 chapters)
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Questions

  1. What is a here document?
    1. It shows your current location.
    2. It’s a block of code for a specific purpose.
    3. It’s a type of executable script.
    4. It’s a block of static data.
  2. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. A here document uses its own scripting language.
    2. A here document can only be used in bash scripts.
    3. A here document can be used with a variety of programming and scripting languages.
    4. A here document can only be used to display comments or other static data.
  3. How do you define a here document?
    1. Place #!/bin/here in the script as the shebang line.
    2. Surround the entire here document with a pair of double quotes.
    3. Surround the entire here document with a pair of single quote.
    4. Surround the entire here document with a pair of limit strings.
  4. Which of the following statements...

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