Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible: Edition 5
About this ebook
In the newly revised fifth edition of Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, experienced system and network administrator Richard Blum delivers an up-to-date and authoritative discussion of the fundamentals of shell scripting in Linux, as well as the advanced topics, working examples, and real-world applications that equip you to administer Linux systems.
The book includes usable scripts and brand-new coverage for DevOps engineers interested in deploying applications on a variety of Linux distributions and cloud platforms while minimizing compatibility issues. You'll also find:
- Concrete strategies and practical tips to help you understand the Linux Shell and write basic script utilities
- Step-by-step instructions on how to schedule scripts to run automatically to perform standard Linux administration and DevOps functions for you
- Easy-to-follow tutorials of alternative shells, including zsh, tcsh, and the Korn shell
- Advanced shell scripting techniques, including functions, sed, gawk, and regular expressions
Perfect for aspiring and practicing Linux system administrators, Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is also a must-read for anyone who uses a Linux at home or at work.
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About the author
Richard Blum has over 30 years’ experience working as a system and network administrator. He is the bestselling author of the fourth edition of the Linux® Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible and Linux All-In-One For Dummies, 7th Edition. He’s an online Linux instructor and teaches Linux command line and shell scripting courses at Coursera, Udemy, and ed2go.com.
Christine Bresnahan is co-author with Richard Blum of previous editions of CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide, Linux Essentials, and the Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible.
