Who this book is for

This book is for the readers that are proficient at working with Linux, and who want to learn about Shell scripting to improve their efficiency and practical skills. The following are a few examples where we can use skills learned in this book:

  • Shell scripting is for automating tasks such as taking a periodic backup
  • Systems administration
  • Database maintenance and backup
  • Test processing and report generation
  • The customization of system initialization

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