PublishedWiley, January 2015 |
ISBN9781118983843 |
FormatSoftcover, 816 pages |
Dimensions23.7cm × 19.1cm × 4cm |
Talk directly to your system for a faster workflow with
automation capability
Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is your
essential Linux guide. With detailed instruction and abundant
examples, this book teaches you how to bypass the graphical
interface and communicate directly with your computer, saving time
and expanding capability. This third edition incorporates thirty
pages of new functional examples that are fully updated to align
with the latest Linux features. Beginning with command line
fundamentals, the book moves into shell scripting and shows you the
practical application of commands in automating frequently
performed functions. This guide includes useful tutorials, and a
desk reference value of numerous examples.
The Linux command line allows you to type specific shell
commands directly into the system to manipulate files and query
system resources. Command line statements can be combined into
short programs called shell scripts, a practice increasing in
popularity due to its usefulness in automation. This book is a
complete guide providing detailed instruction and expert advice
working within this aspect of Linux.
Write simple script utilities to automate tasks
Understand the shell, and create shell scripts
Produce database, e-mail, and web scripts
Study scripting examples ranging from basic to advanced
Whether used as a tutorial or as a quick reference, this book
contains information that every Linux user should know. Why not
learn to use the system to its utmost capability? Linux is a robust
system with tremendous potential, and Linux Command Line and
Shell Scripting Bible opens the door to new possibilities.