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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide
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The Ultimate Linux Shell Scripting Guide
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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)
Preface
Getting Started with the Shell
Interpreting Commands
Understanding Variables and Pipelines
Understanding Input/Output Redirection
Customizing the Environment
Text-Stream Filters – Part 1
Text Stream Filters – Part 2
Basic Shell Script Construction
Filtering Text with grep, sed, and Regular Expressions
Understanding Functions
Performing Mathematical Operations
Automating Scripts with here Documents and expect
Scripting with ImageMagick
Using awk – Part 1
Using awk – Part 2
Creating User Interfaces with yad, dialog, and xdialog
Using Shell Script Options with getops
Shell Scripting for Security Professionals
Shell Script Portability
Shell Script Security
Debugging Shell Scripts
Introduction to Z Shell Scripting
Using PowerShell on Linux
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Index
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