Objectives
In this chapter you will learn
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The advantages of automation with Bash shell scripts
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Why using shell scripts is a better choice for SysAdmins than compiled languages like C or C++
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To create a set of requirements for new scripts
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To create simple Bash shell scripts from CLI programs
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To use the file ownership and permissions to impose a layer of security on who can run the script
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To further enhance security through the use of the UID of the user running the script
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To use logical comparison ...
