Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Techniques

This book begins by introducing the basics of the shell and command-line utilities, covering essential topics such as file, directory, service, and process management. It then progresses to networking, including network configuration, firewall settings, and DNS client management, as well as tools like ssh, scp, rsync, and vsftpd. The book also focuses on text manipulation using commands like cut, egrep, and sed, providing practical examples for real-world applications. As readers advance, they learn shell scripting fundamentals, including input/output, loops, variables, arguments, functions, and arrays. The book covers troubleshooting shell scripts and provides a wide range of examples, from network and firewall configuration to backup solutions and virtual machine administration. It also includes examples of LAMP stack provisioning and bulk user creation for testing environments, making it a comprehensive resource for both beginners and experienced Linux administrators.