Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible

5. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-36494-7
Verlag: Wiley John + Sons

Buch, Englisch, 704 Seiten

The latest update to the gold standard in Linux shell scripting guides

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blum, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Betriebssysteme Linux Betriebssysteme, Open Source Betriebssysteme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents at a Glance Introduction. xxxi Part I: The Linux Command Line.1 Chapter 1: Starting with Linux Shells. 3 Chapter 2: Getting to the Shell. 17 Chapter 3: Basic Bash Shell Commands. 37 Chapter 4: More Bash Shell Commands. 69 Chapter 5: Understanding the Shell. 93 Chapter 6: Using Linux Environment Variables.113 Chapter 7: Understanding Linux File Permissions.137 Chapter 8: Managing Filesystems. 161 Chapter 9: Installing Software.181 Chapter 10: Working with Editors.201 Part II: Shell Scripting Basics. 229 Chapter 11: Basic Script Building.231 Chapter 12: Using Structured Commands.257 Chapter 13: More Structured Commands.291 Chapter 14: Handling User Input.319 Chapter 15: Presenting Data.347 Chapter 16: Script Control.369 Part III: Advanced Shell Scripting.397 Chapter 17: Creating Functions.399 Chapter 18: Writing Scripts for Graphical Desktops.421 Chapter 19: Introducing sed and gawk.449 Chapter 20: Regular Expressions.477 Chapter 21: Advanced sed.497 Chapter 22: Advanced gawk.527 Part IV: Working with Alternative Shells. 555 Chapter 23: The zsh Shell.557 Chapter 24: The tcsh Shell.583 Chapter 25: The Korn Shell. 611 Appendix A: Quick Guide to Bash Commands. 633 Appendix B: Quick Guide to sed and gawk.647 Index. 659 Contents at a Glance Introduction. xxxi Part I: The Linux Command Line.1 Chapter 1: Starting with Linux Shells. 3 Chapter 2: Getting to the Shell. 17 Chapter 3: Basic Bash Shell Commands. 37 Chapter 4: More Bash Shell Commands. 69 Chapter 5: Understanding the Shell. 93 Chapter 6: Using Linux Environment Variables.113 Chapter 7: Understanding Linux File Permissions.137 Chapter 8: Managing Filesystems. 161 Chapter 9: Installing Software.181 Chapter 10: Working with Editors.201 Part II: Shell Scripting Basics. 229 Chapter 11: Basic Script Building.231 Chapter 12: Using Structured Commands.257 Chapter 13: More Structured Commands.291 Chapter 14: Handling User Input.319 Chapter 15: Presenting Data.347 Chapter 16: Script Control.369 Part III: Advanced Shell Scripting.397 Chapter 17: Creating Functions.399 Chapter 18: Writing Scripts for Graphical Desktops.421 Chapter 19: Introducing sed and gawk.449 Chapter 20: Regular Expressions.477 Chapter 21: Advanced sed.497 Chapter 22: Advanced gawk.527 Part IV: Working with Alternative Shells. 555 Chapter 23: The zsh Shell.557 Chapter 24: The tcsh Shell.583 Chapter 25: The Korn Shell. 611 Appendix A: Quick Guide to Bash Commands. 633 Appendix B: Quick Guide to sed and gawk.647 Index. 659

Über Autor(innen)

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.