Linux Shell Scripting with Bash

This is one of those books that seems difficult to get through in a linear fashion at first but once you do, it becomes way more 'functional' in that you are able to jump quickly to any area you might be needing a primer in. This book definitely serves as a good point of reference book for the linux operating system in general--in concert of course, with other more specific books on the subject. It is also an excellent book if you are looking to learn bash scripting with the goal of perhaps moving into learning other languages later on. The author introduces and sticks to a couple of very good 'best practice' fundamentals throughout which if adopted, will help you long after you finish the book. There are also great index sections towards the end which again, will serve as a great point of reference in learning other languages. This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. According to IDC, over 170,000 new servers were shipped in the first quarter of 2003. That also means that there were potentially more than 170,000 people like you charged with administering these systems without the proper knowledge or training to do so. Linux Shell Scripting with Bash will help you learn to not only get your system up and running quickly by employing the Bash shell, but it will also show you professional scripting solutions through the use of structured programming and standard Linux development tools. The book focuses on the Linux environment, which the shell relies on to function, and the robust Linux tool set, making this book ideal for learning shell scripting. Real-world scripts are included that are readable, extendable and easy to debug. This book is an asset to any Linux user. With the proliferation of Linux as both a server and desktop operating system, users are looking for more advanced methods of getting up and running quickly and efficiently solving problems. The most powerful way of achieving this is to employ the command line interface known as the shell. Bash, the Bourne Again Shell, is the most popular Linux shell today. Linux Shell Scripting with Bash emphasizes professional scripting solutions through the use of structured programming and standard Linux development tools. The book focuses on the Linux environment and the robust tool set therein. Because the shell relies on the operating system for its functionality this is the ideal methodology to learn shell scripting and sets the book apart from general scripting titles. Promoting good programming practices with real-world scripts, which are readable, extendable, and easy to debug, this book will be an essential asset to any Linux user.

According to IDC, over 170,000 new servers were shipped in the first quarter of 2003. That also means that there were potentially more than 170,000 people like you charged with administering these systems without the proper knowledge or training to do so. Linux Shell Scripting with Bash will help you learn to not only get your system up and running quickly by employing the Bash shell, but it will also show you professional scripting solutions through the use of structured programming and standard Linux development tools. The book focuses on the Linux environment, which the shell relies on to function, and the robust Linux tool set, making this book ideal for learning shell scripting. Real-world scripts are included that are readable, extendable and easy to debug. This book is an asset to any Linux user.

The only book available that covers the powerful Bash shell and associated tools that are essential to any Linux programming professional.