Customize or write simple scripts

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Description: Candidates should be able to customize existing scripts, or write simple new BASH scripts.

Key Knowledge Areas

◈ Use standard sh syntax (loops, tests).
◈ Use command substitution.
◈ Test return values for success or failure or other information provided by a command.
◈ Perform conditional mailing to the superuser.
◈ Correctly select the script interpreter through the shebang (#!) line.
◈ Manage the location, ownership, execution and suid-rights of scripts.

Terms and Utilities

◈ for
◈ while
◈ test
◈ if
◈ read
◈ seq


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