Learning Linux Shell Scripting: Leverage the power of shell scripts to solve real-world problems, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Naik, Ganesh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788993195 ISBN 13: 9781788993197

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

Break through the practice of writing tedious code with shell scripts

Key Features

• Learn to impeccably build shell scripts and develop advanced applications
• Create smart solutions by writing and debugging scripts
• A step-by-step tutorial to automate routine tasks by developing scripts

Book Description

Linux is the most powerful and universally adopted OS. Shell is a program that gives the user direct interaction with the operating system. Scripts are collections of commands that are stored in a file. The shell reads this file and acts on commands as if they were typed on the keyboard.

Learning Linux Shell Scripting covers Bash, GNU Bourne Again Shell, preparing you to work in the exciting world of Linux shell scripting. CentOS is a popular rpm-based stable and secured Linux distribution. Therefore, we have used CentOS distribution instead of Ubuntu distribution. Linux Shell Scripting is independent of Linux distributions, but we have covered both types of distros. We start with an introduction to the Shell environment and basic commands used. Next, we explore process management in Linux OS, real-world essentials such as debugging and perform Shell arithmetic fluently. You'll then take a step ahead and learn new and advanced topics in Shell scripting, such as decision making, starting up a system, and customizing a Linux environment. You will also learn about grep, stream editor, and AWK, which are very powerful text filters and editors. Finally, you'll get to grips with taking backup, using other language scripts in Shell Scripts as well as automating database administration tasks for MySQL and Oracle.

By the end of this book, you will be able to confidently use your own shell scripts in the real world.

What you will learn

• Familiarize yourself with the various text filtering tools available in Linux
• Understand expressions and variables and how to use them practically
• Automate decision-making and save a lot of time and effort of revisiting code
• Get to grips with advanced functionality such as using traps, dialogs to develop screens & Database administration such as MySQL or Oracle
• Start up a system and customize a Linux system
• Taking backup of local or remote data or important files.
• Use existing other language scripts such as Python, Perl & Ruby in Shell Scripts

Who This Book Is For

Learning Linux Shell Scripting is ideal for those who are proficient at working with Linux and want to learn about shell scripting to improve their efficiency and practical skills.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started and Working with Shell Scripting
2. Drilling Deep into Process Management, Job control, and Automation
3. Using Text processing & filters in your scripts
4. Working with Commands
5. Exploring Expressions and Variables
6. Neat Tricks with Shell Scripting
7. Performing Arithmetic Operations in Shell Scripts
8. Automating Decision Making in Scripts
9. Automating Repetitive Tasks
10. Working with Functions
11. Using Advanced Functionality in Scripts
12. System Start-up and Customizing a Linux System
13. Understanding Pattern Matching and Regular Expressions with sed & awk
14. Embedding other languages in Scripts
15. Database administration using Shell Scripts

About this title

About the Author

Ganesh Sanjiv Naik is an author, consultant, and corporate trainer for embedded Android, embedded Linux, and the Internet of Things related product development. He completed his computer engineering in 1988. Since then, he has worked in this industry. He has worked on projects including micro-controller based projects to advanced Embedded Android projects. He has more than 20 years of professional experience and project accomplishment in information technology. Ganesh has a passion and deep desire for teaching. He has trained 1,000 engineers in Linux and Android product development. He has developed a lot of training material as well as curriculum for various universities and training institutes. He has an interest in spiritual study and practices such as meditation. He is a certified yoga teacher. His hobbies include yoga and martial arts. He has worked as a corporate trainer for Indian Space Research Organization, Intel, GE, Samsung, Motorola, Penang Skill Development Center (Malaysia), various companies in Singapore as well as various other corporates in India and other countries. He has started a company called Levana Technologies, which works with the Penang Skill Development Center (Malaysia) for consulting and training activities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788993195
• ISBN 13: 9781788993197
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 332