Mastering Unix Shell Scripting

by Randal K. Michael

Provides readers with end-to-end shell scripts that can be used to automate repetitive tasks and solve real-world system administration problems Targets the specific command structure for four popular UNIX systems: Solaris, Linux, AIX, and HP-UX Illustrates dozens of example tasks, presenting the proper command syntax and analyzing the performance gain or loss using various control structure techniques Web site includes all the shell scripts used in the book

704 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[carl theaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better programming 'How To' texts I've ever used.
At the time my focus was on Korn shell, this book does a good
job of translating the various shells with similar examples
and I like examples. There is also an online stash of
example scripts you can download.


I still use it as a reference and reminder to what i wrote
back when, mmm what did I mean by that line?

[Bernie4444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many Shells and many scripts

You will need to start somewhere. This “Mastering UNIX Shell Scripting by Randy Michael” gives a fair introduction to the subject.

Some scripters will find this too comprehensive and need to supplement it with other reading. Others will find this too fundamental but occasionally there is a good idea that was not thought of.

Some people just need a guide to help them get off the ground fast. No matter what category you are in this is an excellent reference for your library.

[Aman]

i would like to read this book.