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Mastering Unix Shell Scripting by Randal K. Michael

Mastering Unix Shell Scripting

Bash, Bourne, and Korn Shell Scripting for Programmers, System Administrators, and UNIX Gurus

Randal K. Michael

Wiley · Print & ebook · June 3, 2008

UNIX expert Randal K. Michael guides you through every detail of writing shell scripts to automate specific tasks.

Computer ResourcesLinux & UNIX AdminUNIX Systems
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Who it’s for
Work through everyday UNIX challenges using shell scripts for automation and system administration.
Themes
UNIX shell scripting, Task automation, System administration
Pacing
Steady

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UNIX expert Randal K. Michael guides you through every detail of writing shell scripts to automate specific tasks. Each chapter begins with a typical, everyday UNIX challenge, then shows you how to take basic syntax and turn it into a shell scripting solution. Covering Bash, Bourne, and Korn shell scripting, this updated edition provides complete shell scripts plus detailed descriptions of each part.

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UNIX programmers and system administrators can tailor these to build tools that monitor for specific system events and situations, building solid UNIX shell scripting skills to solve real-world system administration problems.

UNIX Shell Scripts

Work through everyday UNIX challenges using shell scripts for automation and system administration.

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  • Everyday UNIX challenges turned into shell scripting solutions
  • Complete Bash, Bourne, and Korn shell scripts with detailed explanations

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  • Basic syntax developed into practical scripting solutions
  • Scripts that can be tailored to monitor system events and situations

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UNIX Systems38%
Computer Resources36%
Linux & UNIX Admin32%

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  • Software Development
Authors
Randal K. Michael
Publisher
Wiley
Published
June 3, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
UNIX shell scripting · Task automation · System administration
Reading lane
Software Development