Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible

Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible
by Richard Blum

# Paperback: 809 pages
# Publisher: Wiley (May 12, 2008)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 047025128X
# ISBN-13: 978-0470251287

Product Description


* Covering the most popular Linux shells (such as bash, ash, tcsh, ksh, korn, and zsh), this reference shows how to use commands to create scripts within each shell and demonstrates practical applications for shell scripts (including retrieving information from Web sites and sending automated reports via e-mail)
* For each shell, the author discusses the commands available and explains how to use these commands to create scripts that can automate common functions and reports
* Guides administrators through advanced projects for using shell scripts in real-world applications and features advanced topics such as using a database and Web programming.

From the Back Cover

Learn all the command lines for all Linux shells in this one-stop guide

There’s a lot to be said for going back to basics. Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient way—with command lines and automated scripts. You’ll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programming—without a GUI—with this one-stop resource.

* Understand the Linux desktop and various command-line parameters
* Learn filesystem navigation, file handling, and the basics of bash shell commands
* Write shell scripts to automate routine functions and reports
* Harness nesting loops and structured commands
* Monitor programs, master file permissions, and make queries
* Run scripts in background mode and schedule jobs
* Use sed, gawk, and regular expressions
* Explore all alternate shells, including ash, tcsh, ksh, korn, and zsh

Table of Contents

1. Starting With Linux Shells.

2. Getting to the Shell.

3. Basic bash Shell Commands.

4. More bash Shell Commands.

5. Using Linux Environment Variables.

6. Understanding Linux File Permissions.

7. Working with Editors.

8. Basic Script Building.

9. Using Structured Commands.

10. More Structured Commands.

11. Handling User Input.

12. Presenting Data.

13. Script Control.

14. Creating Functions.

15. Adding Color to Scripts.

16. Introducing sed and gawk.

17. Regular Expressions.

18. Advanced sed.

19. Advanced gawk.

20. The ash Shell.

21. The tcsh Shell.

22. The korn Shell.

23. The zsh Shell.

24. Using a Database.

25. Using the Web.

26. Using email.

27. Shell Scripts for Administrators.

Appendix A. Quick Guide to bash Commands.

Appendix B. Quick Guide to sed and gawk Commands.

Appendix C. Comparing Shells.

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