**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 scr...

**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.